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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Wilton T. Bud Thornburg, 82 years old, born on April 11, 1929, and passed away on April 18, 2011. We will remember him forever.
April 19, 2018
Hi Bud. It's been a long time. I still think of you, every single day, I think. Please keep me in your prayers as you're much closer than I am and maybe they will be answered. It was another rough year and I moved again the end of February again. My new apartment is very small so I have lots of things to get rid of. It's nice enough and I've met a lot of nice people but I sure do feel lonely. Hope to see you in my dreams soon as that would be so awesome it would also be an encouragement for me to continue on trying. Spoke with Kathy Noggle and she's not doing well. She has been diagnosed with cancer they cannot cure and James was on oxygen, so neither one of them are doing well. I hope to go to Texas and see them soon, before it's too late. Well I'm going to go for now it's getting late and almost tomorrow, so I need to get some sleep. I love you, always will, and maybe I'll get to see you soon. Bye for now!!!
April 11, 2016
Happy birthday baby !!! Well another year has passed and I'm a year older and you're still staying the same. I'm catching up to you. I hate growing old, but like you were, I don't feel old and guess I don't look or act my age, at least I hope not. I do wish you could come back and visit me again, but I do feel so very Blessed that you were able to once. Not many people get that. Please keep praying for me, I could use something good to happen in my life. I miss you as always, My Love!!
April 20, 2015
Hi Bud. I didn't forget you on your birthday, in fact I did write a message and I saved it but it didn't post. Guess I did something wrong. I didn't work on the 17th and 18th I just wanted to spend some time alone.
As always, I know you're with me everyday and I miss you as much as ever. Please pray for me. I need that, you know.
I love you still and always will!!!
April 26, 2013
Hi Baby, Well I made it through the worst part of April, again this year. Sometimes, I think it was even harder than last year. The loneliness is really almost overwhelming. It is so hard to keep focused on my studies and no motivation to even try, but I do try. I love you as much today as always, my love. Please continue watching over and protecting me, I will always Love You!!!
April 11, 2013
Happy Birthday my love!!! You would be 84 today, but I don't guess they count them in heaven.
Bud, I still carry your memory with me, every single day, and I love you just as much as always...I know you are still watching over me, protecting me. I feel comforted knowing that. I will love you always my dear sweet baby...
April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012
Bud, I can't say how much it means to me to know your not suffering any longer. I know my dear friends and I are missing you every day but I know your happy and waiting for us all.
April 22, 2012
April 22, 2012
To you Bud, a blessed angel watching over my dear friend Cricket.
April 21, 2012
April 21, 2012
Dear Bud,
  Time heals they say , and thank God for that - because it does ease the pain... but time doesn't take away memories and thank God for That because that leaves the joy .Thanks for the memories and the joy of knowing you.                Love ,  Janet
April 20, 2012
My love, this has been a long week. Lynette, Judy & l went out to dinner in remembrance of your Birthday. How I wish you could have been sitting at my side. I wanted to be left alone this week & just be with my memories. Today, one year ago, we had your Memorial Mass. I don't really think it is any easier now than it was then.
I will never stop missing or loving you. Forever Yours!
April 11, 2012
April 11, 2012
Happy Birthday , Bud ! We had some great birthday bashes in our days. I used to love taking you to the Gas Lamp for a big Prime Rib Dinner and back to the Brothers for a little celebrating. Bet the celebrations you enjoy now are even more HEAVENLY but when the rest of us get there it"ll be spectacular !!!     Much Love - Janet
April 11, 2012
"Happy Birthday, my love"!
I know you must be adjusted to the changes between here & There by now & I just bet you are very happy, being back with your mom & dad & so many other family members. We are happy for you, but we still really miss you here. I still miss you every day, but I keep myself pretty busy, trying not to think about you too much. I love you!!!
February 14, 2012
February 14, 2012
Dearest Bud
Today is our 29th aniversary. It just doesn't seem right with you out of my sight, even though you are never far out of my thoughts. Two days ago, I turned 70. That didn't seem right without you either. The family had a really nice luncheon for me. Now that you are gone, little Jace hugs me like he did you. We love you so much!!! 
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
Bud - what a rich experience you were to my life. Thinking of you brings a soft smile and many warm and happy memories. You were a wonderful friend, boyfriend, husband , friend and I will NEVER forget you. God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand forever - Amen
January 9, 2012
I love the memory of your soft and gentle touch and the love I felt every time you touched me or just looked me in the eye. You gave me a love I never thought possible, even in my dreams. You changed my life in a very good way...forever...I love you so much, and await the time when you can hold me in your loving arms again.
Together Forever my love, my sweet baby.

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April 19, 2018
Hi Bud. It's been a long time. I still think of you, every single day, I think. Please keep me in your prayers as you're much closer than I am and maybe they will be answered. It was another rough year and I moved again the end of February again. My new apartment is very small so I have lots of things to get rid of. It's nice enough and I've met a lot of nice people but I sure do feel lonely. Hope to see you in my dreams soon as that would be so awesome it would also be an encouragement for me to continue on trying. Spoke with Kathy Noggle and she's not doing well. She has been diagnosed with cancer they cannot cure and James was on oxygen, so neither one of them are doing well. I hope to go to Texas and see them soon, before it's too late. Well I'm going to go for now it's getting late and almost tomorrow, so I need to get some sleep. I love you, always will, and maybe I'll get to see you soon. Bye for now!!!
April 11, 2016
Happy birthday baby !!! Well another year has passed and I'm a year older and you're still staying the same. I'm catching up to you. I hate growing old, but like you were, I don't feel old and guess I don't look or act my age, at least I hope not. I do wish you could come back and visit me again, but I do feel so very Blessed that you were able to once. Not many people get that. Please keep praying for me, I could use something good to happen in my life. I miss you as always, My Love!!
April 20, 2015
Hi Bud. I didn't forget you on your birthday, in fact I did write a message and I saved it but it didn't post. Guess I did something wrong. I didn't work on the 17th and 18th I just wanted to spend some time alone.
As always, I know you're with me everyday and I miss you as much as ever. Please pray for me. I need that, you know.
I love you still and always will!!!
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April 11, 2017

  Hi Bud!

My but it has been a long time. Today you would be 88 years old but that is so unreal to me.  Life is so different without you.

Things have changed so much.  I sold the house in February and moved into a 2 bedroom apartment in West Omaha, out near Boys Town.  I won't have all the expenses of owning a home.   You know,  it sold as easily as the house in Texas.  I never even had to put it on the market.

   I also left the company I worked for.  I'm getting too old too keep working all the time ☺  Now I'm working for another health care company, less hours plus I only work when I want to and I only take easy assignments.  I really like it as they are very easy good caring people.

Well baby, it's been a long day and I have things to do before bed so I'll write agan next week.  I'll add "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE"!!! Even though you're not here it is still your birthday.  Bye for now  

Our Wedding Day: February 14, 1983

April 11, 2013

This had to be the best thing I had/have ever done.  Bud had a touch about him that was almost magical.  Anytime he put his arms around me,  I just felt the greatest sensation go through me.  In our 28 years together, it never stopped.  
 

Remembering 4th of July Fireworks

I was remembering all the times we would go out to watch the Fireworks.  I didn't know if you had any real interest in watching, I really think you did it just to please me. From our roof, we could see fireworks all around us.  How I loved that.  The problem is that I have this fear of getting down from high places.  I can climb up ok sometimes, just scared to death of getting back down. You would always have to help me get down.  You never complained, nor did you ever remind me that if I climbed up I would need help getting down.  Instead, you would always say "are you sure you want to climb up there"?  Forgetting my fears, I would insist that I wanted to see everything I could, so away I'd go.

Later on in years, after you got that awful Maculure Degeneration, we would go for a ride, usually ending up @ the school and watch the city fireworks. 

It is a beautiful full moon tonight, fireworks going off all around, while I am thinking of you & some of the beautiful things we shared.  I'm trying so very hard to adjust, but life will never be full without you. Sometimes I can't even allow myself to think about you, or I will cry. Tonight has become one of those nights, so I must say "so-long for now my love, my sweet baby"!  Forever My Love!!!

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