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2nd Annual Bufford Memorial Run - Lookout to River Run nonstop!
January 27, 2006
1st Annual Bufford Memorial Run, Lookout to River Run
Eric Johnson
February 14, 2005
Photo on top of Baldy, Sun Valley at the Inaugural 1st Annual Bufford Top-to-Bottom nonstop from Lookout to River Run January 23, 2005.
Dustin Latimer
August 16, 2004
Dear all who knew and were dear to the great Beuford,
When I was little, he let me play with his toys as I was his son. I wrecked his dodge stealth as I pulled the e brake and rolled it into his firebird.
And he still loved me, and let me come to lake powell to parade around on all his waterborn toys.......and still I tested his forgiveness as I ran a wetbike into the houseboat.
My memories of Beuford are nothing but joy, as he was no less than Santa Clause to me and my growing up. As one lives such a great life, so the life to come is filled with that which he hath sewn, which is nothing but love and happiness.....
We will miss you Beuford and will see you once again as you are now looking upon us from the heavens instead of the driver seat of your boat. A men.
Jon Jensen
July 27, 2004
Chris, Carter, & family ...
I was in disbelief and saddened when I heard of Craig's passing. He has always been so full of life. I've known Craig since he had his little booth, under the stairs in the center of the Cottonwood Mall, selling insurance for Farmers. He insured my first car, a VW, back in 1966 when I was a new sixteen year old driver. Craig has been a good advisor and friend ever since. I wish things were different, but my memory of him will always be wonderful. May God bless you during your time without Craig and as you deal with your tremendous loss.
Rebecca Taylor
July 26, 2004
Hi...Chris, Carter and Dusti,
My Our Creator be with you all.
In memory of a wonderful, inspiring, man. Craig, Thank You for giving so much of yourself and for being the voice of a lot of generations. We have learned a lot from you, Craig. Many gifts, talents and generosity to carry on. We all have memories that go back that we shared with Craig and family.
Chris, You are all welcome to bring yourself and all, to the Fort Hall Indian Reservation to visit a Pow Wow Festival, (yearly) in August 12-15 2004. It is a beautiful experience and an absolute riot for everyone. Or another year perhaps. I would love to see you all.
Thank You for all you have done and being there for my children.
Bless Your Sweet Spirits.
Becky Taylor (Service)
1-877-352-2030
Brad & Debbie Chilton
July 20, 2004
Hi Chris,
Very sorry to hear about Craig. Deb and I smile when we think of the great times we had with you two on Lake Powell and in Yellowstone. Craig was a great man.
Michelle Marchand
July 20, 2004
Dear Chris and Family,
Craig was a wonderful friend. I truly enjoyed working with him and traveling with the Pocatello Commercial Team to schools as Craig was always great fun to be around. Farmers will not be the same without his humor. Please take care and know that there are several people with you in their prayers. We will all miss him greatly.
Ron & Bev Basinger
July 19, 2004
Dear Chris & Family : We will miss
THE MAD DOG very much. I went to shool with him and have known his since grade school. He was a great man. He worked hard and always provided for his loved ones.
If you ever need anyone to talk to Bev & myself will be there for you. We are very very sorry to hear about this tragic event. We just found out today from Kathy Mc Rae tonight. We are sorry we didn't know sooner or we would have been there to support you & your family. Luv always, Ron & Bev Basinger
Ray White
July 17, 2004
Dear Bennion Family,
I was a friend of "Buford" from the Boys Trip to Sun Valley. We was a wonderful man always helpful for those of us who could not ski as well as Buford. He would always have a helpful hint. He lived life to the fullest. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Mary & Anthony Mercado
July 16, 2004
Chris, Torrey and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about Craig's passing. Chris, I am one of Torrey's good friends. I was the maid of honor at her wedding and I went to high school with her. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Torrey, I know this must be a difficult time for you. It sounds like this was really unexpected. We can relate a little bit. We lost Anthony's mom to lung cancer just last November. Even though we expected it, it was amazingly difficult for both of us.
Your dad was a lot of fun. I know he taught you to enjoy the outdoors and was the motivation for your love of skiing. We want you to know our thoughts are with you. We think of you often and are sorry we can't be there for you now.
All our love,
Ken Chytraus
July 16, 2004
To the Family of Craig,
I heard just today of his passing. May God give you courage and strength in your hour of grief. Craig was a great friend although we have had distance between us for some time. When I needed help or advice on insurance matters he was always there. The calls were never short due to our recalling days gone past. I will truly miss not being able to call him. Craig is now in a better place and having just as much fun as he ever did. Once again God Bless.
Gary Logan
July 16, 2004
I was just a longhaired kid on the ski patrol, feeling pretty nervous and uncertain and trying to fit in, when up skis this guy - big smile, hearty laugh - asks me my name, throws off his glove, shakes my hand, claps me on the shoulder and promptly names me "Princess". It is with this warm welcome into his world that I will always remember Craig.
In all the intervening years that warmth never faded, and I was always glad when we found the time to catch up on our lives.
I'm sorry I won't see him again in this life, but am tremendously glad to have had the chance to know him.
tom Rohrbacher
July 16, 2004
Dear Chris & Family,
Bufford in my mind was the ultimate Man. Fun, giving, happy, straight forward......He touched everybody! He even showed me his secret runs at Solitude and encouraged me to try and keep up with the rest of the "Gang" on the hill.
God bless him!
Take care
Tom Rohrbacher
Bufford and Mal Lesavoy, Sun Valley Boys Trip 2002
Eric Johnson
July 16, 2004
Chris and Family,
I am not sure when Spud and I first met Bufford, I suspect it was when we skipped high school on a Friday afternoons and went skiing at Solitude. Seems Bufford was alway there "angulating" his skis and teaching people how to get down the mountian. We had 30+ years of Boys Trips to Sun Valley and it would not be a Boys Trip without the Bufford there. Frequently in his Kermit Green ski suit, laughing and skiing and just having a great time. He was unique, a really great man, funny, honest, and a rock. If you were a friend of Bufford, then that was all that was necessary, he would do anyting for you if you asked. Spud and I will miss him, it won't be the same in Sun Valley. We'll have to have start a Bufford Memorial Annual Ski Run this January. What a great guy, we will all miss him. I also included condolences from the Claudio Gubser Family of Davos Switzerland. Claudio is a frequent Boys Trip member who drove back from a Sun Valley trip with Bufford and stayed with him to ski in SLC. God Speed, Bufford! You Rocked Life!
Mike and John Nero
July 15, 2004
Dear Chris,
Everyone who knows Craig shares your loss. Craig was one of the guys who taught us to ski and teach skiing. We raced the canyon and skied when nobody else would ski. Craig was the older brother I didnt have and sometimes, the second father I needed. He always encouraged us to do what we wanted (or needed) to do, no judgement only encouragement. No limits. Life wears most of us down, changes when or what or why we do what we do, but not Craig. I dont think he ever slowed down, he got fatter (we all have). This was the right way to go, maybe not the right time but the right way, "On the Lake" close to those he loved, and doing things he loved.
If there is anything John or I can do just pick up the phone. 801 269-8999.
Danette Baker-Anderson
July 15, 2004
Dear Chris and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. Craig was speical to so many of us. We all share in your loss.
My prayers are with all of you.
Mark Haycock
July 15, 2004
Carter, Chris and family,
I’m writing to offer my deepest sympathy during this painful time.
It’s been roughly 18 years since I was last on the lake with you, and to this day I’m still telling stories to friends and family about the great times had by all. Whether he was fixing the fuel pump gasket with a cardboard box, knocking people off of kneeboards with the jetovator, spraying people with a wet bike, or dry starting from the TOP of the houseboat, Craig tackled life with enthusiasm and passion few people can match. Let’s all hope that we can learn from him to live life to its fullest and make the most out of every moment.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mark Haycock and family
Sabine Lesavoz
July 15, 2004
I am writing from Zuerich, Switzerland where I arrived today from L.A. - my condolensces are going out towards the entire family. I know that my husband Malcolm is going to attend the services on Saturday and I am sorry I cannot be there with you all.
I will think of you very, very much.
With my deepest sympathies
Sabine Lesavoy
Stacey and Gary Gabaldon
July 15, 2004
I will miss my Uncle Craig, while not my real uncle, he was in my heart. I will cherish the memories of Lake Powell, Skiing, and I will miss that laugh of his! Love - Stacey Adams Gabaldon.
Grandpa Bueford with Andre' June 27, 2004
July 15, 2004
Denise (Dee) Latimer
July 15, 2004
To Beuford: a man of honor, humor, unending energy, continually working on things, and most giving man...
What an incredible man Beuford was!!! I am totally shocked after just being with him, Chris, Andre, and Avery 2 weeks earlier at Lake Powell. "The Latimer Girls", Denise, Shani, and Simone had a most incredible time with Beuford. He pulled us on skis & wakeboards, taught Shani how to lower the jet skis from the house boat, gas, oil, and drive them ....she was his right hand man (woman)! We sat on top of the houseboat, drank a little wine (ok, alot), reminenced of all the old trips and he spoke of his love for the lake...yes,his Shangri-la! I am very blessed to have a final time with Bueford and Chris on their boat in the place he loved most. I watched Beuford ask little Avery (4) for "hugs for Grandpa" and she was so sweet as she put her arms around this big man with a heart of gold. Also, when Bueford took Andre' (8) for a last jetski ride before we left the lake...what love and caring he had for Andre'. Beuf....thanks for all of the many times together....I have videos and memories of you when Shani was 5 days old in Sun Valley, 6 years old you taught her how to water ski, and now at 21 years....you taught her how to "go for it" on the jet ski. You have been a part of our lives....You were there to toast champagne when Dustin was born, Dust drove your boat (with help from you) at age 2, Dustin wrecked your car at 6 years of age, conquered your wet-bike at age 8, and put a hole in your wet-bike at age 10....you loved and accepted him and us every step of the way. Your deep friendship with Lats had a beautiful, unspoken understanding that only the two of you knew. I'll never forget your strong, gruff voice (with a few expletives) as you taught Lats how to parrellel park your brand new Eliminator next to the houseboat. You will be missed greatly but your love of adventure and willingness to share it with those you loved, will be in all of us forever. Thank you for giving so very much of yourself...my kids, Dustin & Shani, and myself are all better people because of what you have shared with us. In God's hands now...please REST and don't fix any more TOYS! We love you and will always cherish your memory!
The Latimers
MALCOLM LESAVOY
July 14, 2004
HE WAS MY FRIEND. HE WAS MY TEACHER (SKI AND "LIFE). HE WAS FUN, THOUGHTFUL, LOVING, FULL OF LIFE, AND ALWAYS A GENTLEMAN.
MY WIFE, SABINE,AND I WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
MAL LESAVOY
Sue White
July 14, 2004
Dear Chris and family,
I can't imagine the shock you are in, because I am stunned. Always having thought I would one day make it to Lake Powell, I shouldn't have waited 30 years. Bufford was a great and kind man and adored you and the family. Please stay in touch when you come to Ketchum.
love Sue, Edward and Indi
Shantelle Young
July 14, 2004
Dear Chris,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of Craig and your family. We're sure that any watersking skills we have, have something to do with the things that Craig was able to teach us. We have many fond memories of going to Lake Powell and vacationing on your family's houseboat. Please let us know if we can help you any way. We love you and your family.
Love,
Shantelle Young and Tiffany Noble.
Spencer Mingo
July 14, 2004
Chris and Family,
I am truly sorry to hear of Craig’s passing. In the short time I knew Craig (Benny) I can not think of one time he did not make me smile or laugh. There will be a void in the snowmobile group that no one will be able to replace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Spencer
David Watson
July 14, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have always respected and enjoyed seeing Craig's captivating personality at the various meetings he and I have to attend.
He had a lust for life.
DW
Jan Schmidt-Bain
July 14, 2004
Dearest Torrey & Family,
Many wonderful memories of your father I am honored to share with you. Your dad was a great teacher, he taught my daughters how to water ski as he taught many. I loved him with all my heart. God bless you all at this difficult time.
With much love,
Jan
Allen Fratto
July 14, 2004
Dear Chris & Family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Craig. He has been a great friend for many years. I could always count on him if I was in some type of bind. When I was very young, I used to run around his office and he was always giving me hell about one thing or another but he was always looking out for me.
He will be greatly missed by Mary & I.
Chris, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.
Allen & Mary Fratto
Jim & Judy Connole
July 14, 2004
Sorry to hear of your loss. We considered Craig a great friend.
Sandy & Grant Smith
July 14, 2004
Chris and family
What a shock, we are so sorry to hear Craig is gone and too soon! At least he was doing what he loved and was with all of you. We wish we could take away the hurt for you.
You are in our thoughts and hearts; if there is anything we can do please please call.
Arne Mehr
July 14, 2004
Chris and family,
It saddens me so to hear of the loss of Craig (Benny). He was a incredible person to know and he touched everyone that knew him. We had so many wonderful times snowmobiling and he will never be forgotten.
Arne
Graham & Lorraine Starkie
July 14, 2004
Dear Chris & Family:
We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Benny's sudden death. Our love, heartfelt sympathy, and prayers are with you all. We were comforted, however, in the knowledge that Benny died doing something he truly loved - - having fun with his family.
Yesterday when we heard of Benny's passing we sat and reflected of our fond memories of Benny and you. We will never forget the wonderful times we had with you at Starvation Lake - - boating, wet biking, telling jokes, laughing, and having a wonderful time with our families and friends. Remember Lake Havasu?
You are in our thoughts and prayers, and if there is ANYTHING we can do to help you, please give us a call.
We are so sorry we cannot be with you in person this weekend. We will be out of town this weekend for a family wedding, but please know that our thoughts are with you.
May God bless you in this time of your sorrow with fond memories and the knowledge that you will see each other again.
With all of our love,
Cyndi Gardner
July 13, 2004
Chris-
I'm sorry I missed you Monday. I know there are no words that really help, but know that we are all thinking of you. We are here if you need anything, even if it's just a shoulder to cry on.
I have many memories of old Craiger. I cannot believe he is gone. I know how hard it was to lose my little bro unexpectedly. I can only imagine what is going through your head right now.
You and Craig have lots of friends and family. I hope they are all there for you now.
Hang in there. Call if you need to. And know that even though we don't see each other often, I always count you as a great friend.
Love ya,
Cyndi
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