Saint Joseph-Berrien County MI Archives Biographies.....Bryarly Jr., Harold September 22, 1938 - October 27, 1996
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Harold Dale Bryarly Jr. was born in Elkhart, Elkhart Co., Indiana on September 
22, 1938. He is the son of Harold Dale and Evelyn (Drudge) Bryarly. His nick 
name was "Buddy". As he got older, it became "Bud". 
Bud had a troubled childhood. He grew up in downtown Elkhart. His parents had 
divorced. His father role came from his step-father, Eugene Dewayne Artley. He 
quit school in the 10th grade. 
He was working as a gas staion attendant when he met Nancy Lou Green. They 
were married on April 18, 1959 in Niles, Michigan. They lived in Niles, MI for 
a time. In that time, two daughters were added to the family.
In 1968, Bud and Nancy purchased one acre of land in Mottville Twp., St. 
Joseph, Co. Mi. The land was full of pine trees. They cleared the land 
themselves and poured a foundation for a mobile home. While they were clearing 
the land, they lived in a tent on the property. 
In 1969, a son joined the family. Bud was hunting in Baldwin, MI. So the girls 
and his mother made a sign "It's a Buck" and put it on the outside of the 
home , so when he pulled in the driveway, he would know he had a son. 
Bud was a very hard worker, going to work even when he was sick. He was an all 
round good man.
Bud grew up in the city, but I believe he was a country boy. He and the family 
raised ducks, chickens, geese, and rabbits. He enjoyed being out doors. 
Bud and Nancy were co-owners of "The Mottville Black Powder Shop". They were 
associated with Pokagon Long Rifles, Brothers of the Wind of Indiana, and 
other pre-1840 groups. His indian name was yellow canary. They traveled to 
rendezvous to sell beads, feathers, blankets, powder horns, muzzle loaders, 
and various other pre-1840 items. 
Bud was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1996. He passed 3 months later on 
October 27, 1996, surounded by his family and a friend.

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