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Philip Bude Obituary
PHILIP SCOTT BUDE
September 12, 1955 ˜ September 30, 2024
We bid farewell to Philip Scott Bude, a wonderful man and beacon of light, who passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Sept. 30, 2024.
Phil was born on Sept. 12, 1955, the eldest of four children by Margueritte Esther Wishon and Milton Arthur Bude. He was preceded in death by his loving ex-wife, Lyn Bude; and survived by his three children, Marissa, Tristan, and Aaron. He was especially proud of his first grandson, Oakley.
Phil graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School followed by an associate degree from Clark College, leading to a successful career in computer programming. Phil was devoted to his family; he loved being a father and was an avid hobbyist. He was a bonsai connoisseur, enjoyed training Tien Tae Jitsu and spent his years wind sailing throughout the Gorge with his father and brothers. He enjoyed squeezing into a motor home with his family and camping throughout the PNW. He was a kid at heart and shared that fun with all he knew. He will forever be loved.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, from 3-6 p.m. at Los Juanes Event Hall, 3311 NE 44th St., Vancouver, WA 98663.
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Janet Sherrell (Davila)
October 15, 2024
My first love. We had many fun and sweet times in our four years together in the late seventies. I haven't seen Phil in 40 years and although I am saddened by his passing, I was heartened to learn that he experienced a happy life and was well-loved.
Britt Alan Bjerke
October 9, 2024
I met Phil the day before my sophomore year at my neighbors house. We had the same home room teacher. We became locker partners for the next 3 years. We were both born in September, and were 4 days apart in age.
Rob Geradts
October 9, 2024
Dear Friend,
It is with a heavy heart that I write these words about Phil, one of the most selfless and friendly people I´ve ever had the pleasure to know. I was lucky enough to call him one of my first friends when I moved from Canada to the Gorge in 1989. We bonded over our shared love for windsurfing, and after a day on the water, we´d cram into his small Toyota camper to laugh and recount the day´s adventures, talking about the thrills and spills.
Phil had a larger-than-life personality. He never took things too seriously, always enjoying the simple pleasures of life, whether it was sailing, nature, or his bonsai trees and birds. He also had an incredible green thumb-his gardening skills and knowledge never ceased to amaze me. Always positive, Phil had a remarkable ability to brighten any day and a natural talent for making people laugh.
Though we hadn´t seen each other much in the last few years, I consider him one of my very best friends. I feel truly blessed for the time we shared together. Phil´s spirit, his kindness, and his contagious joy for life will always stay with me.
Rob Geradts
Steve Gentry
October 9, 2024
All the games we would get together and watch.
Cutting firewood with him, and wrecking his pickup. Picking my pears and hauling them away.
Many many memories with, and of Phil.
Left an empty place in many hearts at this time!
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