Albert Stafford Obituary

For some reason this morning Bud came to my mind and I Googled Bud's name. I am so sorry for your families loss, Bud was a wonderful man and true friend. Blessings and peace to your family.

We have known Bud for the past 25 years. He has designed quite a few pieces of fine jewelry for us and fixed an unknown amount. He was a true friend as well as an excellent jeweler. He will be greatly missed. Best of wishes to his family.

Thanks for being my friend Bud, wish we could have met sooner. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Kathy and family. May God Bless and keep you all during this difficult time. You were a "True Friend!"

Bud mounted several large silver capped turkey beards for me. I treasure them.

We're so sorry for your loss of a great man, Kathy and the boys. Bud taught my son, the late John Brink, how to become a well respected jeweler and support a family. My daughters fondly remember babysitting for your wonderful boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Sally Brink and family

Thanks for the wonderful silversmith lessons and all of our nice conversations. We cherish the fond memories.

Bud was one of the good guys. He will be missed.

My favorite rings are the 2 that Bud designed for me. I always think of him when I wear them which is almost daily. One of my best memories of Bud is the day this southern raised man spoke to me in perfect Spanish. He shared with me that he didn't often get to practice the language but was a dedicated student. I loved Bud for the rugged individualist he was. My sympathy and prayers to Kathy and sons.
Mary Ellen Burciago

Bud and I hunted together and took motorcycle trips for 30 years. He was a true friend and was like a brother to me. A piece of my life is gone forever.

Bud made our wedding rings in 1988 (25 years ago) and several other beautiful creations over the years that Jeanne still wears today. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Thoughts and prayers to Kathy, Kirk, Josh and their families.
John and Jeanne Barnes
Cascade, CO

Bud was the best teacher I've ever had, and a great friend. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family.

Bud made our wedding rings and they were exactly as we asked. He was so talented! He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.

Bud made several pieces of jewelry for of me. All of which I treasure. I will think of him every time I wear them.

Another thing wrong with Manitou, Bud Stafford is missing from the landscape. We could always drop in and get anything we needed from him. My father has beautiful pieces he ordered from him. Rest in peace, Bud Stafford. God bless his family with comfort and peace at this time of loss.

Bud, made made our wedding rings! We are bonded forever my friend! You are greatly missed! R.I.P.
Peace and Love,
Mike & Barrett

My thoughts are with all of Buds family, he will be missed.

We love this family and we are so sad to lose our good friend! Sue & Tom Hagan

Will miss you and your great work. Thanks so much for taking such good care of me over the years. I was blessed to have known you. Prayers for your family.

Big Man, Gentle Man, Man of his word, very skilled Man great freind

Big Man, Gentle Man, Man of his word,very skilled man, great friend

Another part of my passed life in Colorado has passed. Happy trails, my friend

Love you, Bud. You will be greatly missed.

I am glad to have known Bud. I met him when I was a teenager- he was this big burley biker who was really just a teddy bear of a man. He was also a true artist. I am privileged to have pieces of his work. I could call him or see him at times through the years and we could just pick up where we left off. My love to Cathy and the boys and the entire family. Rest in Peace dear friend.

Rest in Peace Bud.