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Ah Bud...I'm so glad that you and Barb and Ken and I were able to get together in Florida this past April. Getting up early, drinking coffee or coke :). Smoking our smokes and having lots to laugh and talk about. You know Bud, we talked on the phone a couple of times a week...I cherish those times. We always laughed didn't we. You and Ken have been in my life since I was 14 years old...met at Covert Park when I was camping with Barb and her family. Ken and I married, then you and Barb married. Best friends marrying brothers...and in the end as the circle turned, we were all best friends still. Nothing can ever compare to the closeness of our friendships. We are all Rendell's and always will be. Thank you for leaning on me, it has truly been an honor. Thank you for allowing me to lean on you. I will miss you my dear Bud. Always, cindy
Cindy Rendell
July 15th, 2009 at 12:00am
Nothing I say can describe the wonderful, special, Buddy Rendell. You will always be in my heart and it is hard to accept that you have passed on to a better place. No more nightly phone calls; but I will Always be able to hear your laugh. From 14 to 57 years old, you were a part of my life. My friends were so happy to hear that we were "seeing each other again". Reunited with the love of my life - what more could anyone ask for. I regret the years spent without you by my side - but cherish the years we were together. Although we were often thousands of miles apart - every night we had our phone time. We got each other through the good days and bad days. Your voice and outlook on life will always be in my head. You will guide me through the rest of this life, until I see you again. My prayers go out to all who loved Buddy. Tis better that we deal with broken hearts and Buddy is free of pain. When he had to retire, the Covert Fire Dept. lost one of the best men they every had. Now we are all surviving a loss; but along with the people he saved while on the job..... We are all lucky to have known him.
Barbara Rendell
July 15th, 2009 at 12:00am
we all love buddy and you will be missed greatly
randall bradford
July 17th, 2009 at 12:00am
Our deepest sympathies to your family in this time of great sadness. Buddy was a long time friend of the family not to mention all the years he worked with my dad Greg Peterson on the fire dept. in Covert. I have so many memories of Buddy when I was growing up its hard to just pick one. Once again, our condolences to your family from ours.
Shane Peterson
July 17th, 2009 at 12:00am
Bud Rendell will be greatly missed by all of us at Covert Fire Department. It was an honor to serve with someone who cared so deeply for his home town and its residents. He will be remembered for his generous heart, positive outlook on life, and willingness to help those in need. We will be creating a suitable memorial to Bud here at the fire station. Here is to a life well lived. God bless you Bud.
Vince Virsik
July 17th, 2009 at 12:00am
I met whith Buddy last winter in fla
Alan Jeffery
July 17th, 2009 at 12:00am
Dear Ken & Cindy,
Gregory & Paula Weir
July 17th, 2009 at 12:00am
Rest In Peace Brother
Wilton S. Terry II
July 17th, 2009 at 12:00am
Buddy Ken,Cindy,Girls,Grandkids,All Friends
sharon paustian
July 18th, 2009 at 12:00am
As a freind of fifty four years he will be dearly missed. To the family I say keep your eye on the sparrow the smallest bird in town who like Bud's spirit will be with us year round. God bless and keep you all.
John C. Harris
July 19th, 2009 at 12:00am
To the most loving and caring man that everyone loved. I've only known Bud for about ten years but his touch was forever. My early morning phone calls have ended but will never be forgotton.
Lisa Danielson
July 19th, 2009 at 12:00am
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Buddy's family. He will be greatly missed by all of us who knew him from high school.
Beverly D. Harris-Smith
July 19th, 2009 at 12:00am
I will truly miss you my friend! Until we meet again. I love you!
kay brunette
July 19th, 2009 at 12:00am
There will always be a place in our hearts that belongs to Bud. We will miss him greatly.
Larry & Connie Flagg
July 20th, 2009 at 12:00am
Buddy will be very missed, he was a generous, sweet and loving man to all who were lucky enough to know him. I will miss his laughter and kindness, the park will not be the same without him coming down to see us. My sympathies and prayers go out to the family and many friends that he had. Until I see you again my friend.
Kareen Webber
July 20th, 2009 at 12:00am
Buddy was a life long friend and fellow fire fighter. I was looking forward to spending time with him upon my return to Covert. He was always there to lend a helping hand. He will be missed.
Michael Dambrowski
July 20th, 2009 at 12:00am
I had the opportunity to meet Buddy a few years back when he came to Florida. He immediately blew me away with his genuineness, great outlook on life and kind and gentle spirit. I had heard much about him from Barbara before meeting him in person but it was not until meeting him, that I fully realized just how wonderful of a man and person he was. I give my condolences to all his family and friends, and know that this Earth will just not be the same without him. Buddy was someone that was easy to like and that will never be forgotten.
Crissa Harman
July 20th, 2009 at 12:00am
I loved Bud and will miss him very much:(
JJ
July 20th, 2009 at 12:00am
My thughts and prayers are with Buddy's family. Buddy's Classmate of 1967.
Harriet Peoples
July 21st, 2009 at 12:00am
Buddy you will be greatly missed, my long time friend & neighber.My prays go out to all your family.
Glenn Hoadley ( Whitey)
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:00am
Our thoughts and prays go out to all the family, Buddy will be missed a great deal.
AL & Pauline Hoadley
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:00am
Farewell Buddy you will be greatly missed by all. Your Hello"s acrossed the fence will be missed, good bye good friend.
Pam & Jamie Bradford
July 23rd, 2009 at 12:00am
As a boy growing up in Linden Hills in Covert Township, I have fond memories of Buddy and the corner store he ran for many years. What a magical and kind human being. It was almost a daily visit to see him for an ice cold coke or some candy. There were some particularly entertaining stories from him, including one in which he was shot in the knee with an arrow by I think one of his brothers. I can still see his smiling laughing face as if it were yesterday. Peace and Love to all he touched in his journey through this world. The world is a better place for having his presence.
Scott Gladish
August 4th, 2009 at 12:00am
Buddy I will miss u tons I was comming to see you a cupple days before u passed. I was sopost to come hang out with you and steph. You are the one who helped me find beach glass for the first time with steph. You were like my grandpa and i will always miss you buddy. Love you Kaitlyn Page VanDenBos.
Kaitlyn VanDenBos
August 18th, 2009 at 12:00am
To the Rendell Family,
Jennifer Peterson
September 21st, 2009 at 12:00am
hey for so long i really didnt wanna think or get back on my feet. some my have looked down on buddy to befriending such a yough girl. but for all to know he saved me. when i first met buddy i was in a rebelliouse stadge in my life but through whatever now hits me i kno he is standing right next to me and all his friends hold our hands going through it with us. although he is gone its for the better. the cancer may have won the battle but buddy won the war. he finally let go. i beleive that he is looking down watching me write this and for that i say buddy i love you and you always have helped me i just wish that this summer went a little different but everything we have ova come well made it alot easier. he was my best friend nothing else.
stephanie kyer
October 8th, 2009 at 12:00am
