- Date Of Birth: April 30, 1931
- Date Of Death: January 23, 2008
- State: Georgia
F.A. “Bud” Sherman departed this planet on January 23, 2008 after a valiant battle with prostate/bone cancer. Bud was born April 30 1931, Francis Anthony Sherman in Jackson Heights, Long Island, New York to Eileen Ward Sherman and Frank J. Sherman. He was the eldest of three brothers. He served in the Army National Guard as a battlefield reconnaissance aviator in the Korean War.
Bud continued his life long love of aviation with United Airlines, Western Airlines and retired from Delta Airlines in December 2001. In the 1970’s he established the California Airline Institute and taught flight dispatching to students from all over the world. After retiring from the airline world Bud continued his love of teaching as a Reiki master teaching the art of healing. He shared his love of nature with his children and grandchildren. Bud is survived by his wife Beverly LaJoie; his children, Rex (Karen) and Scott (Asako) Sherman and Laura (Mike) LaJoie Bishop and seven Magnificent grandchildren. Bud was always and adventurous free spirit with a love of the outdoors, particularly the Sierra Mountains. This loving, gentle man is remembered as a philosopher, teacher, healer, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, beloved friend.
