George G. "Bud" Aaronson, Jr

George G. Aaronson, Jr. “Bud” as he was known to many, died on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was 80. Bud was born in Columbus, NJ and lived and worked there on Locust Hill Farms for most of his life. Locust Hill Farms was in the family for several generations, and Bud enjoyed working there with his brother Bill, and his mother and father. In addition to having a Registered Guernsey Herd, the Aaronsons also grew corn and soybeans. Bud is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet Carslake Aaronson, who continues to reside in Columbus. He is also survived by his son Philip C. Aaronson, his wife Lois Adams Aaronson, and their two sons, Jeffrey and Seth of Edgewater Park, NJ; his daughter Suzanne Aaronson Van Sciver, and her husband, Mark Van Sciver live in Quinton, NJ, with their sons, Joel and Nicholas. Bud’s brother, William M. Aaronson resides in Belmar, NJ, with his fiancé, Peggy Stanley. Bud is survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Eunice and Lois; his parents George G. Aaronson, Sr, and Edith M. Aaronson who were lifelong residents of Columbus. Bud participated in many organizations and committees over the years. He served on the Foundation Board of Memorial Hospital, the Burlington County Soil Conservation Board, Bordentown Savings and Loan. He also had been a member of the New Jersey Guernsey Breeders Association, Mansfield Township Board of Education, Burlington County Country Club, The 200 Club of Burlington County, and the Presbyterian Church of Columbus. Bud graduated from William MacFarland High School in Bordentown. He was a member of the Short Horn Buck Club, Ducks Unlimited, and was a founding member of New Jersey Waterfowlers Association. Bud truly was an avid waterfowler, and loved going to the golf course for golf with his friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Wesley United Methodist Church, 24573 Main St., Columbus. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 9:30 -11:00 AM at the Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to either: Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to Ducks Unlimited Inc., Memorial Contributions, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120.

George G. "Bud" Aaronson, Jr

January 11, 1932 - December 24, 2012