Col. (Ret.) Clarence A. (Bud) Patnode, Jr.
June 1, 1932 - October 9, 2023
On October 9, 2023, Bud passed away at home with his beloved wife Elaine at his side.
Bud was born in Churubusco, NY on 6/1/1932 to Gertrude and Clarence Patnode. He graduated from Chateaugay High School in 1950. He attended St. Lawrence University, earning a BS in Mathematics and was commissioned into the Army as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry upon graduation in 1954. In December 1955 he married his college sweetheart, Elaine Margaret Peatfield. He received his Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Arizona in 1965. He served in the Army for 26 years, flying helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in Korea and Viet Nam and later he oversaw the development of the Apache helicopter night vision and weapons systems. Upon retirement in 1980, he and Elaine moved to Salt Lake City where he joined Fiber Science Division of the EDO Corporation. From May 1984 to January 1997, Bud was sole proprietor of CAPCON Ltd, a management consulting firm, which specialized in helicopter, turbine engine, and flight simulation portions of the aerospace business. His volunteer work included coordinating activities and reunions for the 191st Assault Helicopter Company veterans, being a mountain host at Brighton Ski Resort, distributing lunches for the Good Samaritan Program in Salt Lake City, and serving on the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Intermountain Healthcare.
He was a longtime member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, also volunteering in their fund-raising events. Bud loved skiing, hunting, hiking, golf, ballroom and square dancing. He taught his children and grandchildren to ski (but couldn’t convince them to play golf.) He was well loved and respected by colleagues, friends, and neighbors and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine, his children Michelle Fannon of Silver Spring, MD and Paul Patnode of Glenarden, MD, as well as two granddaughters and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Patnode Caringi.
Visitation will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Cottonwood Heights on Tuesday, October 17th from 6-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. Thomas More will be on Wednesday, October 18th at 11:30am, followed by an available lunch in the parish center. Entombment in the mausoleum will take place at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Salt Lake City at 2:30pm.
Special thanks to Elevation Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Best Friends Animal Society or Boys Town (https://www.boystown.org/).
In Loving Memory
Sending you and your family our deep sympathy, Elaine, and our prayers for God's Comfort and Peace. May God hold you and your family in His loving support and comfort through those who love you. And may God hold your precious Bud in His Loving Arms. Lovingly in P. E. O., Your sisters in Chapter N
Letty Workman
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
I was one of the many that Bud touched their life, for the guidance and leadership many years ago I will ever be grateful. For his gracious support of our reunions, thanks just isn't enough to say. Our condolences to your family.
Arturo Almaraz
Killeen, TX
I met Bud through his work at Intermountain. He was a true gem. I admired his intellect, wit, and integrity. I could tell by the way he spoke of his family that he loved them truly. He was one of the good ones. I will miss his presence. Thinking of you all in this time of sadness Jane Sims
Jane Sims
Sandy, UT
While I never met Bud, I have the pleasure of knowing your dear daughter, Michelle, her wonderful husband, Mike, and your beautiful granddaughters, Audra and Kara. We were together on our neighborhood swim team. Now we have Barrie School in common. Deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories of Bud provide comfort and love for years to come.
Marion Entwisle
Silver Spring, MD
Dearest Elaine, We are heartbroken to learn of this but know your faith will buoy you up knowing what awaited Bud on the other side. We enjoyed our visits with you and Bud so much and only wish we were closer so that we could be someone to lean on. You are in our prayers. Much love to you, Michelleand her family, and Paul. God Bless.
Marilyn and Russ Ivory
Tulsa, OK
I met Bud when he was a patient advisor at Intermountain. I always appreciated his quietly influential presence - his thoughts and feedback were always so insightful and unique. His work on that council helped to positively impact care for many patients. Bud will be missed. Sending love to his family!
Polina Konuchkova
Salt Lake City, UT
Bud Patnode is the most remarkanble man I've had the honor to know. A doting and loving family man. Bud's brilliance, wit, and charm was wrapped in a man with great humility. He led by example, and he inspired those of us in his charge to strive for excellence... while learning the full measure of sefrvice above self... to care for the people in our charge. While Bud was the most outstanding mentor in my professional life, he was also the dearest of friends. My condolences to Elaine and Bud's family. I carry him in my heart. Eterenal.
Michael Coumatos
nan, OR