Milton Deal "Buzz" Redford Jr.

Milton "Buzz" Deal Redford Jr. March 5, 1941 - July 24, 2008 After a brief illness, Buzz Redford of Piedmont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Summit Hospital in Oakland. He is survived by Marcia Green Redford, his beloved wife of 43 years; and his three children: Michelle, Megan and Kevin. Buzz was a devoted brother to Helen Redford Hasselman. He also leaves behind many family members: son-in-law, Josh De Feo; and daughter-in-law, Perrin Rowe Redford; father-in-law, Max L. Green; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and 11 nieces; and nephews. Buzz, a lifelong resident of Piedmont, graduated from Piedmont High School in 1959. He was Student Body president, played football, basketball, tennis and was an Eagle Scout. He attended the University of California at Berkeley and was a member and president of Psi Upsilon fraternity. He graduated with a degree in economics in 1963 and then served as a 2nd lieutenant in the United Sates Army. Buzz began his business career in banking, then moved to a 25-year career in real estate development, and for the last 15 years served the City of Piedmont as supervisor of Youth Sports. He was a member of Piedmont Community Church and Claremont Country Club. His greatest joy was his family and their many activities. He enjoyed tennis, skiing, golf, fishing, Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, Palm Desert, and Cal sporting events. Buzz was a true gentleman, loved by his family, admired and respected by his friends and community. He was a coach, mentor and taught kids important life values. He had great strength of character, was a leader, and will be remembered as being professional, ethical, positive, compassionate, loyal, a man of high integrity, tall and handsome, and always interested in the well being of others. His impact on young and old can never be measured or overstated. One great man will be dearly missed. A Celebration of His Life is scheduled for August 7, 2008, 3 p.m. at the Piedmont Community Church, 400 Highland Ave. Donations in memory of Buzz can be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California, 131 Steuart St., Ste. 520, San Francisco, CA 94105 or to the Bear Backers Grants and Aid Fund at the University of California (checks payable to UC Regents) and send to Office of Athletic Development, 195 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720.