Sad news, PS52/Grumpy I

[Moneypit]

This was posted by Jeff, Bud's grandson, over at Hotboat:(



Bud "Grumpy" Allerton
Thank you all for all your support and good wishes. My grandfather Bud ("Grumpy") Allerton passed away today, Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. with all of his family around him. We will miss him and we will let you know on Monday when the services will be.
Thanks,
Jeff

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[Ron Hill]

PS52/Grumpy I.... Seems like it was just last spring...well, I guess it was...we were sitting around the pool at Bakerfield having a few beers...

Grumpy is gone...Hell, we're about the same age...

God Speed, Grumpy!!!!

http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3203&highlight=grumpy

[bill boyes]

This a shock to me. I did not know Bud was ill.

[Moneypit]

Services........

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OK, As instructed by Jeff.......


Holy Angels Funeral Home, 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward Ca. 510-537-6600

Viewing Friday July 20th, 5 to 7 PM, Service 10AM Saturday, July 21st, with internment to follow......

Closest airport, Oakland...........



Ray

[ePerformanceMarine]

As we were headed into Idaho on our way to Burley I saw the Grumpy boat headed towards Nevada, that was early friday morning. I really thought that was strang, till I heard this.

We all loved you, see you at the finish line !

[Moneypit]

PS52/Grumpy I.... Seems like it was just last spring...well, I guess it was...we were sitting around the pool at Bakerfield having a few beers...

Grumpy is gone...Hell, we're about the same age...

God Speed, Grumpy!!!!

http://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3203&highlight=grumpy

Ron, it seems that God needed some more boat racers to compete in his boat races........ Now with the Boltons and Rudy building the hulls, Tom Connant, Lance Falkner, Gus, Mike, Henry, and now Bud driving, Bud Gilbert building the motors, It would seem the season is full of winners......I hope there is no more room right now................Ray

[Ron Hill]

Doesn't seem like they've got a "PROP MAN"....

But, Bud Gilbert had a good eye for a wheel!

[chill]

I call Bull ****, they have Dennis Cavanaugh and Kieth Black, not the best, but good enough for now.....Plan on sticking around for awhile!!!!

[Moneypit]

Style and grace........

Virginia, Brad, Jeff, ..The whole Allerton Clan, (and there is a bunch of them), Saturday could not have been better, Considering the circumstances. The send off you all arranged, the style and grace, the way things just clicked along..........A continuing tribute to the legacy of Bud, the way he lived his life, and the Allerton family's ability to be a class act in the worst of times........Ray