Harold Burns 鈥淏ud鈥� Petersen

1922 ~ 2004

Bud passed away at St Joseph鈥檚 Hospital, Comox, Friday January 16th having lost his battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Anne; children: Elaine (Laverne) Plevna of Ont., Chuck (Deb) of Comox, Doug (Dawn) of Salmon Arm, BC, Glen, of Campbell River, Lynne (Larry) of Comox, Rick of Courtenay, Ken of Courtenay, Karen of Courtenay, grandchildren; Shari, Brett, Brad (Lana), Kim (Leon), Tracey (Ryan), Eric, Shaun, Krystal, Jennifer, Cheryl, Katelyn, Robert, Gregory. great-grandchildren; Emily, Nathan, Amanda, Oliver and Taylor. Brother: Richard of Edmonton, Sisters; Helen of Kelowna and Joan of McLure.

Bud was born in Port Arthur, Ontario and the family lived in various locations across the country finally settling in Comox where he spent the last 35 years. During this time he spent time in the Armed Forces and was a WWII vet. Bud was known by a lot of people in the area. He always found time and loved to chat to anyone and had his flyin鈥� buddies and his coffee drinkin鈥� buddies.

There are many evidences of his woodworking abilities in many homes in the area. Bud had an outrageous sense of humor as witnessed by anyone who knew him which lasted to the very last minute of his life.

At Bud鈥檚 request, there will be no services. He would just want to say 鈥淪o Long鈥� to family, buddies and acquaintenances.

Dad:

You will never have to

remember

鈥淢orphine鈥� or 鈥榚nsure鈥�.

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The family of the late 鈥淏ud鈥� Petersen would like to thank Dr. Bowler, Dr. Howard, the Paramedics, Fireman, St Joseph鈥檚 Hospital Emergency Room Staff and nurses of the 3rd Floor for their care of our Dad and husband during the last months. An extra special thank you to Sandy Nyquist for your compassionate care to Bud and those of us who were there.

You truly are an

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