Richard "Bud" H. Zahm Jr.

After a well-lived, happy life filled with achievement and the extraordinary devotion of his beloved wife Nancy; as well as the admiration of two sons and family, Bud Zahm Passed away on November 28, 2015, surrounded by love after suffering a stroke resulting in vascular dementia. He experienced a long struggle.

Born in Springfield, Illinois, to Richard H. and Agnella Zahm, Bud was a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was affiliated with Sigma Nu and Pi Eta Sigma honorary. He was president of his class at Stanford Law School and a member of the Phi Delta Phi law fraternity. After graduating from Stanford, he entered the Army and served in Korea as a legal officer.

A California attorney, he worked with performing artists at Capitol Records before starting a career as general counsel with Mobil Oil in California and New York. He mentored many and shared freely. He derived great joy in meeting and talking with people.

He returned home to Pebble Beach in 1980, where he enjoyed many years of caring and friendship. The laughter never ceased.

Bud was a member/secretary of the Solteros, a Pasadena bachelor's club and a member of Junior Barristers, San Francisco. He was an active member of the Jonathan Club and president of Toastmasters there; the Bohemian Club, the Old Capitol Club and the Pebble Beach and Tennis Club, where he rarely missed starting the day off with a swim.

A member of the Board of Visitors at Stanford Law School, he was long-term member of the Board of Trustees at the Stevenson School as well as the Board of the Monterey Symphony. He was honored to be president of the Del Monte Forest Property Owners. He also served as Commodore of the Stillwater Yacht Club, where he was awarded an honorary life membership.

He enjoyed extensive travel with his wife and was well known in the neighborhood on the Ile St. Louise in Paris.

He is survived by the wife of 56 years he cherished, Nancy; sons Richard and Steven; daughter-in-law Elisabeth; grandchildren Talia, Loren and Caden; and loving nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank his caregivers: Laszlo Horvath, Efren Ruano and Buddy Rosales. Their unrelenting kindness, patience and love will always be appreciated. We also thank the owners of The Archway, Cyril and Sheila, as well as the staff.

A celebration of Bud's life will be held at the Church in the Forest, 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, February 6th at 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stevenson School, Stillwater Yacht Club Youth Program, Salvation Army, Or, just make someone's day a bit brighter by extending warmth - and a joke.