Montpelier, VT VanWyck "Bud" Haring, 91, passed away on May 6, 2011. Born in Nyack, New York, on May 1, 1920, to Roswell J. (Roz) and Ida (VanWyck) Haring. "Buddy" as his friends knew him, lived most of his life in Nyack. He moved to Waterbury Center, Vermont with his wife, Helen, after he retired in 1985. Bud resided in Montpelier with his daughter, Susan, and son-in-law, Brian, from 2005 until November 2010 before moving to Lincoln House in Barre. A multiple sport athlete, Bud graduated from Nyack High School in 1938 where he was selected for the All-Rockland County basketball team his senior year. He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Bush, in Jacksonville, Florida on August 29,1942. Bud enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in March, 1942. The World War II veteran retired as a Marine Captain following his South Pacific tour of duty prior to his discharge in August of 1945. He served as a flight navigator for medical air transport missions while stationed in San Cristobal in the Solomon Islands. Following the war, Bud worked for R.J. Haring Radio and T.V. for nineteen years. He owned and operated Nyack Amusement and Bud's Vending Service through 1985. He operated Bud's Sharpening Service while residing in Waterbury Center. Bud served as president of the Nyack Lions Club and Nyack Housing Authority. He was a long-standing member of the National Association of Approved basketball officials – officiating both high school and college basketball games. He was a member of the Nyack Field Club for over 25 years and was an active volunteer for the Nyack Ambulance Corps. Bud and Helen were also long-term members of the esteemed Saturday Night Poker Club (SNPC). A lifelong handyman, Bud built his original home in Nyack, was an accomplished carpenter, and spent his retired years building doll houses, bird houses, and hand-crafted furniture for his great-grandchildren. An avid New York Giants fan, Bud always had time to offer his analysis of the football team's performance based on his decades of following the team. But his true love was his bride of 65 years, Helen, who pre-deceased him in 2007. Bud's adoration and care for Helen was part of his core being and lived with him until his own death. His journey to join her has ended. Survivors include his four daughters whom he loved dearly: Gail Lacy of Middlesex, Vermont; Nancy Haring of Fort Lee, New Jersey; Susan (and Brian) O'Regan of Montpelier, Vermont; and Robin (and Steven) Mears of Montpelier. Bud also leaves a sister, Roberta Siegriest of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Additionally, Bud leaves his eight grandchildren (Dan, Brian, Alison, Michael; Sean, Kate, Tim and Caitlin and their families) and four great-grandchildren (Scarlet, Joshua, Serena and Liam) – all of whom were very special to him. His photograph displays posted in his living room were constant reminders of the joy he experienced from all of his descendants. Thanks to staff at Lincoln Home in Barre; Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center and Woodridge Nursing Home and for all of their assistance, support and kindness to Bud during recent years. A memorial service will be held in early summer. Cards and notes are welcome. Any contributions can be directed to: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, http://www.nmcrs.org/donation2.html Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons