Buddy "Gary" Nottingham

Buddy "Gary" Nottingham, age 65, passed away February 6th 2017 at CPMC in San Francisco with family by his side. Buddy was born on September 28, 1951 in Whittier, California and graduated from Pioneer High School. Born to avid outdoorsmen, Buddy spent his childhood, hunting, fishing, motorcycling and water skiing. He met his wife Gail at Pine Flat Lake, East of Fresno, where both families spent their summers. After five fun summers spent water skiing, Gail and Buddy were married on Sept 6, 1975 and settled in Orange, CA. "We had a dream to go North", so in 1981 Buddy, Gail and their two kids, Noelle (5) and Brett (3) moved to their new hometown of Chico, CA. Buddy acquired Thrifty Rooter Plumbing in 1982 and later started Hydrotec Solutions. He invested 10 wonderful years in the lives of college students as part of The Edge College Ministry at Chico State. Buddy also loved to Barbecue and would use any excuse to fire up the grill for friends, neighbors, company parties, and other special events. Buddy could often be found in his driveway grilling up delicious BBQ that frequently drew in neighbors for warm conversation and laughter. Buddy also had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. He is survived by his loving wife Gail, children Noelle Turk (mBrian), Brett Nottingham (mMelanie) and niece Jamie Mikkelson Schoolfield (mJimmy), five grandchildren, as well as his extended family from The Edge Ministry and close circle of friends. *A memorial service will be held at Neighborhood Church in Chico, CA on Sunday, March 12th at 2:00PM officiated by his friend and Pastor, Bob Sprague. There will be a BBQ (of course) following at Cal Park Pavilion. Please bring a salad or side and a story. Men should wear their best Hawaiian shirt. *Instead of flowers, please participate in the Walk4Water on March 25th at 8:30am, at one mile in Bidwell Park. BTG4water.org *Local arrangements being made by Brusie Funeral Home. Condolances can be sent to the family at Brusiefh.com