Tedster Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I was just chatting online the other night with a fellow forum member, talking about how my Uncle Bud was going to be 94 in a couple of days. Odd how these things work. Tonight, I got an email from my cousin Joyce. Uncle Bud passed away peacefully just four days shy of his 94th birthday. I saw him last last fall, when my wife and I went down to St. Petersburg. He was in a nursing home, but doing relatively well. Two months ago, his wife since 1968 preceded him in death. They had shared a room at the nursing home. His first wife passed away in 1966 of breast cancer. I won't go rambling on, but, suffice it to say, he was my favorite uncle. The one who could always find humor in everything. The one who had patience with little kids when I was a little kid. The one who looked after me when his brother, my dad, died in 1963. So, I'll just close with a moment of sadness at the passing of a great guy, and a moment of joy in celebration of a life well-lived. Take the time to tell the relatives you love that you love them this holiday... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylen Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Nice tribute Tedster...see you again someday Uncle Bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anifa Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 My sincere condolences Ted. It's hard to lose a loved one right during the heart of the holidays; it's hard any time, but it puts a damper on the spirit of Christmas when it's this close. You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackpine Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Sorry for your loss, Ted. www.relayerstudios.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anifa Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Keep yer chinnup and know that we all love ya! WOWZA, days shy of 94..... He lived a full life, no doubt. He also made some great contributions along the way... Your uncle's stepping in to help raise a man like you when your father died when you were but a young boy is walking proof of a GREAT MAN; the wisdom of his teachings shine through in you. You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 This is for Uncle Bud and his Bride.. http://www.bellmusicproductions.com/clientdownloads/silentnight.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Originally posted by Linwood: This is for Uncle Bud and his Bride.. http://www.bellmusicproductions.com/clientdownloads/silentnight.mp3 Thanks folks...Linwood, that's beautiful... I'm okay with Uncle Bud's passing, we all expected it. Just a marker, you know, a marker in your life that those times are gone. And it's so easy to just think that someone is going to be around forever. Just wish those times didn't always have to come around the Holidays...but, hey, I just reckon he wanted to spend the Holidays with all those who went before. Shortly after I visited him in the fall of 2003, my cousin Rosie was telling how he talked of visits from his dad and his brothers...all, of course who had gone before. Now, they're talking of the phenomenon that many people who are getting ready to leave this world talk of such visits, and other things, like "going on a trip". Such a strange thing this "life and death" thing is. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoundbox Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Have a great holiday season that's what your uncle would want. My Grandfather died about this time 2 years ago and didn't want a funeral or memorial he just wanted everyone to remember the good times with him. Have a great holiday season and send out a good word for your uncle from all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Originally posted by thesoundbox: Have a great holiday season that's what your uncle would want. My Grandfather died about this time 2 years ago and didn't want a funeral or memorial he just wanted everyone to remember the good times with him. Have a great holiday season and send out a good word for your uncle from all of us.Thanks, Soundbox...and welcome to the forums! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp3nc3r Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Keep his memory alive, Tedster. That's the best tribute of all. My condolences to you and your family. Cheers! Spencer "I prefer to beat my opponents the old-fashioned way....BRUTALLY!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantasticsound Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 Sorry for your loss, Ted. Sounds like he made quite an impact on your life. I'm sure he would be pleased to know how much you care for him and appreciate all he did for you. I have a tiny bit of insight into your situation. Someday my father may be thought of in much the same way for taking a lot more than a passing interest in my older brother's best friend, whose father died when he was 12 or 13. Like you, Rob has truly appreciated the support, over the years. My dad is 67, so I hope a similar eulogy is in the far distant future. My last remaining grandparent, my mom's mom, is 95 going on 96. I only wish she lived closer than LA, CA. Thanks for reminding me a phone call to her is long overdue. RIP, Uncle Bud. It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan South Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Tedster, Deepest sympathies. It hurts when your favorite aunt or uncle passes. That said, Uncle Bud seems to have been to old to be your father's brother. Was your father much younger than he? The Black Knight always triumphs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Wing Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 My condolences. There are two theories about arguing with a woman. Neither one works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Keelan Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Nice tribute Ted. My dad's oldest brother was 18 years older and become a father-figure to my dad after their father left the home. He passed away 2 years ago around this time of year. It gave my dad great satisfaction to be able to take him into his home and be able to spend his remaining days surrounded by loved ones. People like this are missed but their deeds are never forgotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitefang Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 I once read in an e-mail sent to me by a neice, "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." Uncle Bud sounds like he gave you plenty to smile about. And helping to raise you no doubt left an impression on how you go about things in everyday life. I always catch myself doing something a certain way, or saying something I KNOW my Mother or Father would have. THIS is what keeps their memory alive. All the little quirks and methods and idiosycracies that shaped the who you are usually were passed down the line from those before you. I took interest in your telling of his "visits". My Father-in-law, who passed in '99 at age 86, often told of a recurring dream where his late first wife and all his late brothers were standing across a river urging him to swim across and visit. Gives me another thread idea... Condolences again, Ted. Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted December 21, 2004 Author Share Posted December 21, 2004 Originally posted by Dan South: Tedster, Deepest sympathies. It hurts when your favorite aunt or uncle passes. That said, Uncle Bud seems to have been to old to be your father's brother. Was your father much younger than he?Uncle Bud was born in 1910. My dad was born in 1915. My mom and dad had kids later in life...my dad was 42 when I was born in 1957. I'm an old fart...remember? "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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