Dorothy Ann "Dotti" (Gaschen) Budfuloski Harold Joseph "Bud" BudfuloskiMadera , CAOur beloved parents, Dorothy Ann "Dotti" (Gaschen) Budfuloski, 87 and Harold Joseph "Bud" Budfuloski, 90 (also known as "Rusty") passed away peacefully in their Madera home, surrounded by family. Dorothy died on February 25, 2017. Bud followed on April 23, 2017. The love which bonded them together was so strong that it is not surprising Bud would pass shortly after Dorothy. Our family is confident that their love reunites them once again and that they will hold hands for all eternity. Dorothy was born on March 7, 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri to Fred Samuel Gaschen and Hedwig Elizabeth (Schlogel-Boehm) Gaschen. Dorothy was the fourth child in a family of eight siblings. Growing up, Dorothy was a "tomboy" who loved to climb trees, ride bikes, swim and spend time with family and friends. She often told the story of climbing a favorite cherry tree when she was young, eating cherries until she became sick! Dorothy graduated from Lilis High School in 1946. Soon after that she met the love of her life-and future husband-Harold Budfuloski. Bud was born on July 12, 1926 in Kansas City, Kansas to Heinrich and Katherina (Detrich) Budfuloski. Bud was the youngest child in a family of four boys and six girls. With reddish brown hair, he acquired the nickname "Rusty" at a young age. Bud's father passed away in 1940, when Bud was 14 years old. On Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941 World War II started. On December 8, Bud quit school to help support the family. Bud went to trade school to learn to become a machinist. During this time he was introduced to the sheet metal trade. Bud would continue to hone his skills in sheet metal over the next 60 years, becoming a master sheet metal mechanic. In 1944, Bud attempted to enlist in the Navy, but was rejected due to less than perfect vision. Later that year, Bud was sent a draft notice for the Army. During his physical, they noticed on his paperwork he requested to serve in the Navy. The Army asked if he would rather enlist in the Navy; so off he went, back to the Navy. He stayed in the Navy until April 1946. After his military service, Bud went back to trade school. This time, to learn automotive repair. It was after trade school that his cousin Corrine introduced him to his wife-to-be, Dorothy Gaschen. Bud and Dorothy were married on May 29, 1948. In March of 1955, Bud was working for Lockheed Aircraft when the company relocated Bud to Southern California. Dorothy would later follow at the end of May with their five children, while pregnant with number six. This would not be the last of their family. They continued to have another six children in CA, with the final count being eight boys and four girls. Needless to say, they loved their children and family! Dorothy was an expert seamstress. She not only made clothing for her children, the girl's dolls all had designer wardrobes. Through the years, Dorothy learned to embroider, how to create porcelain dolls and how to drive a car at the tender age of 40. She was also an amazing cook and an expert bowler. Dorothy volunteered in the children's schools with the PTSA and taught CCD (Catholic Christian Doctrine education) at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Simi Valley. Mom's smile could light up a room and her equally beautiful voice would bring smiles to all those around her. Bud returned to school at the age of 44 to get his diploma, graduating with his daughter Cindy in 1972. The late 1970s found Bud going into business with his second oldest son, Bill, to form Budco Fabrication, Inc. Bud loved Sunday drives, burned popcorn, fishing and bowling. He was highly intelligent and very creative. He had the ability to see the finished product in his mind for any project before ever starting. Both Bud and Dorothy were devoted Catholics. Bud was a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. They were both passionate about family, and their greatest joy came from having family visit them. Bud and Dorothy loved having the family gather together. Playing cards would ensue (a passion they passed on to all their kids). Their home was always open to neighborhood kids to just stop by, or to join in a meal. In the early 1970's they started a family tradition that continues today: A family retreat to Sequoia National Park. This tradition now includes their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, as well as some amazing friends who are our extended family. We were blessed to have learned so many valuable lessons from Bud and Dorothy. To love God, respect each other, and to forgive. To be part of this family, you need only to love one another. They are survived by their children; David and his wife Peggy; Mary; Harold and his wife Carol; Cindy and her husband Drew; Deborah; Steve and his wife Maris; Chris and his wife Michelle; Jim and his wife Debbie; John; Jeannie and her husband Norman; and Robert and his wife Alice. They are also survived by 32 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; Dorothy's sisters Frances (Gaschen) Leary; and Margaret (Gaschen) Erhnman (with her husband Bob); and brother George Gaschen (with his wife Cathy). They were preceded in death by their son, William Budfuloski and their grandchildren, Michael Budfuloski, David Budfuloski Jr., Tyler Budfuloski and Devon Liss. Services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2017 at Saint Rose of Lima Church in Simi Valley CA. at 10 a.m.