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Harold H. “Bud” Bigley, Jr

Harold H. “Bud” Bigley, Jr. passed away June 26, 2017. He was born June 18, 1924 in Newark, N.J. to Harold H. and Alice Bigley originally from England. Bud grew up in Chatham, N. J. and completed all of his schooling in that same community.

Bud served in the United States Navy aboard LSM 129A Troop Carrier as an Electrician’s Mate 1st Class until March, 1946. During his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal and the Victory Medal.

Upon his honorable discharge, Bud went to work for Western Electric (now Lucent Technologies) where he spent his entire 35 year business career and married the love of his life, Elizabeth Nederrey. Bud and Liz had two sons, Richard Bigley of Fallbrook (Susan) and Gary Bigley of Huntington Beach (Bunnie), five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bud was a member of the Chatham Fire Department where he rose through the ranks and became First Deputy Chief. He was also a founding member of the Chatham Emergency Squad and helped build their headquarters.

After several relocations with Western Electric, the family settled in Oceanside, Calif. Both Bud and Liz were avid golfers and belonged to El Camino Country Club where Bud played in many golf tournaments with his golf buddies, “The Banditos”.

In 1998, they moved to Del Webb’s Sun City in Palm Desert, Calif. where Bud continued to golf a minimum of twice a week for nearly 18 years. Throughout their married life, Bud and Liz were inseparable and loved to travel. They were able to enjoy many cruise vacations to beautiful locations throughout the world. Bud was predeceased by Elizabeth in 2013.

Bud relocated to Vista Gardens, a Senior & Memory Care community in Vista, Calif. in January of this year where he was lovingly cared for by their wonderful management and staff. The family wants to acknowledge Hospice of the South Coast who went above and beyond expectations to guide and assist the family during this difficult time.

At Bud’s request, there will be no formal services. However, Bud and Liz’s cremains will be blended and permanently placed together at Pacific View Cemetery in Newport Beach, Calif. at a later date. Bud is survived by his two sons, Richard and Gary and their families.

“Now that the sun has set on one so very dear, we know a soul who lived so well remains forever near.”

 

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