I'm sad to hear of the loss of Bud... "Mr. Bakken" of course as I knew him when I was a kid. He was one of the most well-known and liked fathers among my friends in the neighborhood. He was always kind and cheerful. I fondly remember his mentoring in Awana - he had just as much fun there with games and activities as us kids. His life obviously touched hundreds of people in positive ways and he will be missed. My sympathies go out to his family for their loss.