Condolences
Our thoughts are with you all at this time of loss. We know he is a big loss to everyone. Always, Gary and Kathy Unterborn
My sincerest sympathy to you Sylvia, Gordie, Larry, Sherry and Family on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Another icon of our community that will be missed. So generous a man. If you needed something, all you had to do was to ask. His many years in the Hilton Rotary Club was a great example of his generosity. His love of animals and of course his farm/airport with his love of planes, flying his own, and of course NASCAR. I was honored to know him and work with him on many projects. A true friend! I'm sad that I can't be with you in person as I'm still in Florida until mid May. Memories are what we have to hang on to, whether in sadness or in laughter. I have many fond memories of Bud. Hugs to you all, Annie
I am so sorry for your loss. Bud was a charming uncle. In my early years as our farms were so close, I saw Bud often. As an adult, I always enjoyed seeing him with his race car when my Dad, Raymond, and I would go and talk about and look at the engine.
To all of the family and loved ones of Bud Hendershot,
It is with a heavy heart that I write my condolences over the passing of Grandpa Bud. I regret that I am unable to pay my respects in person as my military duties are keeping me occupied in efforts to preserve peace in the deserts on the far side of the world. I met Bud shortly after meeting my wife Emma, his lovely granddaughter, and have enjoyed all of the times that we spent together. When Emma and I wed, he welcomed me into the family and was always kind to me. He had always been a sociable person, and often welcomed myself and any fellow soldiers that i visited with. If there is one thing I respect most about Bud it is that he was involved in the community....Hilton...his home. Additionally, he never had an ill word to say about the Veterans he welcomed into his town, his home or at his table. I always enjoyed his stories of his adventures and even remember him taking Emma and I flying over Lake Ontario. I remember his fly-in breakfasts and made it a must-attend event anytime I was serving within the U.S. Some may remember him as a stubborn man, but i like to think of him as proud and persistent. After all, I am grateful that he is the father of my father-in-law, who happens to be one of the most caring and dependable person i have ever met...his son Gordon. Gordon, and his amazing wife, Diana welcomed me into the family and allowed me the opportunity to get to know Bud for the man he truly was. I am grateful for all of Bud's family. All of his children have been wonderful to my family and I suppose in some way I owe Bud a bit of gratitude for that. I will miss chatting with him at the Hendershot airport; I will miss sharing subs from Pettinari's or open face sandwiches at the Arlington; I will miss coffee, breakfast or Friday fish Fries at the Hilton Family Restaurant; I will miss seeing him at the Applefest or any other community event he so frequently supported; but most of all, I will miss Bud. He lived life to the fullest for as long as he possibly could. He may not have always been easily understood but I knew him as the man man that enjoyed the "take-off" and he never worried about the "landing". If the former was successful he could slip the surly bonds of earth and dance among the clouds. If the latter was successful, he viewed it as a another chance to do the former.
Bud... this is the tower speaking... you have cleared the airspace and have smooth skies ahead, I wish you safe travels and hope you enjoy your flight.
Respectfully,
Ken
Bud will always be remembered for his mischievous smile, his ice blue eyes, and his love of fun and adventure. May Elaine always be ready with a Black Russian.
