A beautiful union of two independent spirts respecting each other’s individuality and bound by a deep love that transcends life on this earth.
The silent unspoken devotion, honor, respect and drive to think beyond ourselves, always improve and never give up are a few of the attributes we shared in our 43 year marriage.
He the warrior and I, his dedicated warden with his best interest always in mind were blessed to enjoy the best life has to offer.
My journey continues with a goal to embody the unique qualities that made everyone’s life better that knew him.
ABOUT BUD
Bud earned a full ride college scholarship due to his drive and passion for football where we met the end of his 3rd year.
He left Amoco Oil Corporation in 1978 to join Jack L. Rhoades as general manager for Rhoades Aviation. In his 39 years he partnered to operate multiple companies to include a worldwide airline, Rhoades International, Rhoades Aircraft Sales, Rhoades Aviation FBO, Polestar, LWL, J&R Aircraft Leasing, Paxair and Rhoades Air Center FBO providing world wide Aviation Services in Africa, Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, Dominican Replublic and South America, all headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.
Personal time was devoted to golf, fishing, cooking and family-friends trips to his vacation home in Sandestin, FL.
HIS FAMILY
Survived by his wife, Angela Robertson (Rhoades); daughter, GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT Brooke Phelps (Jason) of Chicago; sisters, Donna Kaufmann, Debbie Lewton of Cincinnati; mother-in-law, Wilma Rhoades; and sister-in-law Kelly Rhoades of Columbus; nephews Alex and Devan Rhoades (Bailey), Kurt Kaufmann, Greg Lewton; and nieces, Tayloranne Kaufmann, Jennifer Lewton, and Kristen Snow.
MOVING FORWARD
A private family service will be conducted at St. Peters Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 28, officiated by Pastor Mark Teike.
Respecting Bud’s wishes, a celebration of life will be announced for a later date.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bud’s name can be made to The First Tee Columbus, Indiana at https://www.firstteeindiana.org/donate-2/. Please select ‘Columbus’ as the “designation”. Checks can be mailed to First Tee- Indiana, PO Box 516 Franklin, IN. For more information or a direct link to donate, visit www.Myers-Reed.com.
DEAR HUSBAND,
You had the gift of giving, the heart for caring, and the strength to persevere. You will be greatly missed and remembered as the Consument Optimist, Loyal Friend, and Beloved Father.
LOVE,
THE WARDEN
