Harold Glenn "Bud" Ware, (1926 - 2012) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Bud, thank you for making the world a better place.

86 years old
Born on May 3, 1926 in Wilmar, California, United States
Passed away on July 30, 2012 in Valencia, California, United States

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May 3, 2023

Happy birthday coach
I hope you and dad are playing some tennis since he joined you last week.
Serve and volley…
Don't give him an inch!

June 15, 2022

Hi Bud.... Just a note to say I tried to join you and Joanie but was rejected, room not ready. There must be something left for me to do here altho my like journey seems fairly complete. I managed to fill a book of memoirs for Dickie, so now working on me. I'm discovering I don't know myself as well as I thought. I was more co-dependant than I realized. So, I 'm dancing to "Getting To Know Her" solo for now, trying for "I'll Be Seeing You" in a few. It's a bit crazy here right now but guessing we'll cycle thru soon. Hugs for now, Monica
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June 15, 2022

'DEAR BUD AND JOANIE, I'm adding a picture of the three of you I couldn't find before. I'm sorry to tell I had to let Dick go around Memorial Day. 94 years actually wore him out and a stroke sent him to you. Hopefully he is dancing with you guys or at least keeping the beat/rythum to Sing, Sing, Sing along with many other friends. You'd be surprised at the lack of patriotism and strange mood of today, as if we're on the wrong end of a cycle in politics. So, party hardy as strange things are happening as George would say...
For all we know, we may ... Dickie has his own Forever Missed site in case you want to see some of the pictures Love, Monica

May 3, 2022

Happy Birthday Dad. I hope you and Mom are playing a lot of tennis and wearing out the rug dancing.
You are not only the best dad in the world but the best at whatever you choose to do.

May 2, 2022

Remembering Uncle Bud for his 93rd birthday on May 3. He was always surprised that I remembered his birthday since we saw each other so rarely, but May 3 is his day in my mind. His artistic and athletic abilities were special - and his Mexican cooking a delight.

May 27, 2021

Well Bud, we sent Dick up a few days ago to join your tennis team in the sky. Does he still need to call Joanie to be sure there is space? We hope to have a celebration around his 94th birthday in July. Hope to see you guys there as we will have plenty of '40s music to dance by and loads of bad jokes to help keep on laughing. You both are forever missed...

May 4, 2020

Howdy Mr. Ware! Missing your shining example. We're having a strange time here right now on Earth, but lots of people are stepping up with humor, kindness, grit and tenacity - all traits I think you emboided. Throwing a tennis ball (and doing legible algebra equations) in your honor today. ❤

May 3, 2020

Happy Birthday Bud... I'm sending up a new tape of the Essential Vic Dickenson so you and Joanie can dance the year away. You are forever missed....

August 25, 2019

One of the 2 most important men in my life as I grew up. Coach Ware helped mold and shape my character. My senior year, 1965, was the highlight of my athletic career. I played Cee and Bee Basketball for coach and also 1 year of Varsity football on the 2nd string as a defensive back and Varsity Volleyball. As all others on our Varsity Tennis team were dedicated to only playing tennis I was a unicorn. He believed in me and helped me fit in with the "Tennis Players". I broke my leg before the season ended but he allowed me with a cast to play doubles in the Individual City Tournament and lost in the Finals but in the team Championship won the deciding match with my cast so we WON the 1st City Championship 4-3 over our rival Uni High. I was selected Captain and Bud Ware still holds a warm spot in my heart and always will. He helped my value system become a part of all aspects of my entire life.

July 30, 2019

Just catching up once again... Found Essential Vic Dickinson which I blast my neighbors with daily as I remember the wonderful days in Topanga and miss both Bud and Joanie... We hope you both are still dancing to the music we all loved and Sparky is still jumping in your lap!

September 25, 2018

An inspiration! What a wonderful man and mentor. Looking at the pictures, I regret not making the PaliHi tennis reunion. I also regret not more strongly considering his very soft questions about how to hit a forehand. He would never have pushed, but in retrospect he was on to something!

September 24, 2018

In interviews over the years with former POWs from wars in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq, I asked these unfortunate individuals what sustained them during captivity. Was it wives, girl-friends, mistresses or parents? Surprisingly, many of them mentioned advice from their high school coaches. It was these characters who taught them about personal responsibility and morals. I agreed.
In reflection, now fifty years since I graduated from Palisades High School, I can still recall lessons of character that Bud Ware imparted on me and others. Don't complain. Hang tough. Embrace failure and learn from it. Understand how blessed you are to live in this beautiful community. Be compassionate. Contribute. It take a community of friends to sustain each of us.
Bud's pithy life lessons remain with me, as I am sure they do with thousands of others that he touched. Those of us who were lucky enough to know him eventually understood what a towering mentor he was to so many. May this common man's spirit be passed on forever.

May 4, 2017

Coach Ware, Bud,
You will always be an inspiration to live fully, do all you can, be encouraging, and have a lot of fun along the way. I will always miss you. I wish I'd known we had the same birthday! Happy Birthday! John

May 3, 2017

Old tunes, tennis at his court every Sunday... a beer after bad jokes... tons of laughs, dancing with Jonie at our parties like teenagers to Moonlight Serenade coming out of one my 40s jukeboxes. For almost 30 years... a better pal Monica and I never had... while cranking out Benny G's Sing Sing Sing at one of our jazz sessions. MY cat, Sparky...would walk right past me and jump in Buds lap...no respect...everybody loved him... You must have sent a message because we just spoke to you yesterday while contemplating the vast Pacific during our daily bike ride. Miss you incredibly... Probably see you soon, Dic and Duc

May 3, 2017

Happy Birthday Daddy, what a fantastic person you are. Love you John.

July 30, 2016

455 1238. Expect that you will answer...ok?...Tennis at 10...same bunch of bums....I'll surprise,you and open a new can...not like the micro waved ones we used last week..new joke too...apple juice and beer after...as usual......I still have two forehands which I know drove you crazy..miss you man...see you n the court..animal.

May 3, 2016

5/3/16 ...anotherbWarehouse memory..Bud and I shared a love for jazz...I had a huge jazz 78,LP,DVD etc collection.When he came up,,,always had Ellington,TommybDorsey,Benny G playing...also had a cat named Sparkey....who I thought liked .me...but that cat would walk right over me to get to Bud...no respect..Really miss him!!!!

May 3, 2016

Happy Birthday Bud... We're still missing you, Joannie and Topanga.
Warm memories, Monica and Dick Narveson

May 3, 2016

Remembering Bud Ware on his 90th birthday and (appropriately) National Teacher Appreciation Day. Unlike most here, I had Mr Ware as a math teacher and he made a huge difference at a vulnerable time for me. A great teacher, a great coach, and a gem among human beings.

July 30, 2013

A class act and someone to look up to for the example he set.

November 12, 2012

My Parents Richard & Monica Narveson moved into Topanga Canyon close to where Bud lived more or less up the hill. My dad was determined to find out whose tennis court was seen through his binoculars and ever since Bud & my father were inseperable tennis friends. My dad always incourged me to play and I had several leasons w/ Bud, he was always some inpatient to patient. I still play today.

November 6, 2012

I had the privilege of growing up in Topanga and being life long friends of the Ware family. I was saddened to hear of Mr. Ware's passing (we grew up calling each other's parents Mr. and Mrs.), but I know he missed his beautiful bride. RIP and I am sure Mrs. Ware was waiting with open arms! <3

October 24, 2012

I have many memories of Bud (Mr Ware to me). As a child he was always a kind and soft spoken man. I loved it when he and Joan had me come over on a weekly basis to teach them swing in their dining room. It was fun and they were quite good at it.
I miss him and send love to the whole family from mine.

September 24, 2012

Being a neighbor of Bud's, playing on his tennis court with him and others, and getting to know and care for him, and the marvelous tributes given, I have the fantasy of making a "Bud Ware Memorial Tennis (& maybe basketball) Club". So if anybody knows anything about the court status and/or is interested in being a part of it please contact me @ damelar2@aol.com.

September 24, 2012

Coach Ware was the one coach at Pali that I remember fondly. He was a real gentleman. And judging from the tributes left here, his was a life well lived.

September 15, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Ware's passing. He was a great math teacher and a wonderful human being. I hope his family feels the love and affection pouring through these pages. The world is a better place for his being here and I'm so glad I got to know him. xo, Carol, class of 1977

September 3, 2012

Mr Ware was one of those teachers that impacted a student's live for the better, forever. He was elegant and rugged, funny and refined. He was an encourager and a challenger and even though I hated 10th grade geometry... i loved being in his class each day. You left your mark on so many lives..God bless you Mr Ware.

August 23, 2012

Mr. Ware was one of the few coaches who knew what high school sports was about. His teams dominated the reknowned western league. His players were like ucla players in their knowledge of the game. He was a true educator in tradition of john dewey, He could
judge talent and knew what moves to make during the game..As one of elder coaches @pali he was probably in the

August 21, 2012

Thank you Bud, for sharing your wonderful Topanga with us, for the lessons on cooking and tennis, for the laughs, the stories, and for being genuine, feisty and sweet. What a gift you were to us! We are saddened to see you go.

August 21, 2012

My memory of Coach Ware was when he took over the Pali High girl's tennis team from a PE teacher who didn't care if we won or lost. Even though he was the boy's tennis team coach, he could see our potential, and that's how we won the city that year! I was never fortunate enough to have him as a teacher, but he certainly was a great coach - one that I have never forgotten! He was the best!

August 18, 2012

Bud Ware was my all time favorite from Pali! His kindness, support, and encouragement did not go unnoticed. I have never forgotten the smile, wink and twinkle in his eye from 40 years ago. He had a special gift that will be missed by all who knew him. He was simply the best. XOXO

August 17, 2012

Mr. Ware coached the girls tennis team in 1975 and we won the city championship for the first time. It was such a great time! Mr. Ware was so good and patient with all of us!

August 17, 2012

Coach Ware's motto in one version of the Palisades High School year book was something like "Be good, kind, and fair to your fellow schoolmates." He lived that advice. Good, kind, and fair describe Coach Ware perfectly. I was lucky to be in his PE class.

August 17, 2012

Coach Bud was full of energy and was the perfect coach for our outdoor basketball practices with the B and C teams. He was always in our corner getting the very best from us without lots of complicated talk.
Each time we entered the phys ed office Bud greeted us personally by name and we felt welcomed and important.

August 17, 2012

I played basketball for Coach Ware '65-66. He taught with Intensity and coached with passion. After 40 years, I ran into him a few years ago at a Pali Hi picnic on the plaza and we talked about his teams in the 60's like it was last year. He was an extraordinary person. Beyond basketball, he taught many the true meaning of the importance of being a good person. All the best to The Wares.

August 17, 2012

I was the "B" Baketball Captain of the 1964-65 team. Mr. Ware was a tough commander, but a just one as well. He always greeted me with a "Big Mike!" wherever I was-in school, on the outside courts and around town. Thank you Bud for the unswerving integrity of your character!!!!! I shall keep that with me for the rest of my life! With much love and respect-Michael J. Allport-Brasil

August 16, 2012

I was at Pali in the 1960's. At that time, boys who were bad at athletics were assigned to what was called "spazz gym" by the other boys. It was in Mr. Wares's "spazz gym" class that I felt something other than ridicule or indifference from a gym teacher. Mr. Ware treated each of us with respect,, and build our woefully lacking self esteem. I will always be grateful to him for that.

August 16, 2012

I remember so well Coach Ware teaching me, in 10th grade, how to shoot a basketball. He was one of the best teachers I ever had in any facet of my life. He always was honest...sometimes brutally so. I think I remember playing C basketball in 10th grade and making Varsity in 11th grade because Coach told me how to do it. He was a truly great teacher. Bravo Bud!!!!

August 16, 2012

Coach Bud Ware,
Off all the coaches at Pali during the 60s when I attended there, coach Bud Ware stands out in my mind because he care who the students were and always was lobbying them to do their best. I had just arrived from Cuba and coach Ware made it a point to make me fell welcomed and loved. I played baseball, he recruited me for tennis.

August 16, 2012

From Karen Rice (now Adkison), Pali Class of '75 - Nicest man ever! I used to get to the tennis courts early for my tennis classes and stayed late so I could get some tips and the endless kindness from Coach Ware. Coach, you'll stand out in my memories forever. Thank you for everything. God bless your darling family.

August 16, 2012

(continued) Bud always made me feel like I was one of his favorites (which I probably was) and my only regret, was that I did not get a chance to tell him, how much of a positive influence, he had on me and how I should treat people. I will miss him, and am saddened that I could not have told him my feelings , in person. God Bless Bud and his Family.Bud you were the BEST. Herb

August 16, 2012

Bud Ware....Now there was a man. I met him at Paul Revere Jr High and he followed me thru Palisades High. I was somewhat small, shy boy who was good in sports (after school sports at Revere, Track and Field,Football at Pali) but you would always see me in the Gym at Pali, playing Basketball.....Monday thru Saturday. Bud taught me the formula for doing MAGIC SQUARES which has stuck with me.

August 16, 2012

I remember when one of my buddies in my class was late and did not do his homework. Instead of being upset he sent him out to other classes to receive books and other things for about 15 minutes. He came back sweaty and tired and little did he know while he was not looking he put in 2 bricks in his back pack to way him down. Never was he late again. Only Bud!! Miss you Bud!! RIP

August 16, 2012

I couldn't do a chin-up all through junior high (Revere). Coaches yelling at you as you hang helpless on the bar doesnt' work. Coach Ware didn't do that.... he gave me kind, clear instructions that set me on a straighforward path to build the needed strength in my arms, and in a few weeks I could do a chin-up. Then I could do 10. Best PE teacher I ever had!!

August 16, 2012

Bud was a great teacher and motivator and was always committed to your success. It was inspiring to unexpectedly see him on the sideline several years later at a college game I played in San Diego - went on to have one of my best games ever. I will miss him a lot.

August 16, 2012

I played tennis for coach Ware for three years and I can tell you he made me a better player and more importantly a better person. Four of us met up and Bud's house about a year ago and had a great doubles match...so glad to be able to share that one last moment with him doing what we all loved most.

August 16, 2012

BUD WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY FOR HIS TEACHING EFFORTS AND GENUINE PERSONALITY.

BUD WAS A GREAT COACH, GREAT TEACHER...ALL AROUND GREAT GUY..

I was a student at Pali from 66-69, Bud was the best.

August 16, 2012

The first day Pali opened, Mr. Ware was there as a founding faculty member. I was a member of the class of 1964, the first class to spend all three high school years at Pali. Eight years ago, when we had our 40-year reunion, he rode his bike to join some of us beforehand for a picnic. Didn't like dinner parties, he said, but a picnic reunion was OK.

August 15, 2012

Thank you, Mr. Ware, for being a memorable teacher. Struggling to find suitable role-models at that time in my life, you and Coach Rosvall provided solid foundations. Ironically, your contribution was toward intellectual discipline, 'cuz, man, did I hate geometry. Like has been said, "You're a Prince of a Man... humble, unforgettable". God Bless You, Mr. Ware. I will never forget you.

August 15, 2012

Bud was special! He always had a smile on his face! We lived near him in Topanga for years and I would see him riding his bike up the hill. Even when he could no long ride up the hill he would ride down. He was so kind to others. When another neighbor was sick and living away from home he took it upon himself to water her plants. He was my role model for aging. He will be missed!

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May 3, 2023

Happy birthday coach
I hope you and dad are playing some tennis since he joined you last week.
Serve and volley…
Don't give him an inch!

June 15, 2022

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In early 2012, just prior to his fall, we had a multi year pali tennis team members reunion at Bud's

every time Chris Marlowe came into town, we always had dinner with coaches Ware and Jerry Marvin

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September 26, 2012

I played CEE and BEE basketball for Bud Ware right around 1970, practicing outside in the afternoons. He at times would stop practice, and make us appreciate the sunset sky. I kept in touch with Bud and Joan through the years even up until last year, when he took me downtown to Phillipe’s restaurant, and on to the Norton Simon museum. He always brought joy into my life. I was heartbroken to not find him at his home in Topanga, and then learned of his passing. He will be forever in my heart. I send condolences to the Ware family.

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