Robert Bush Obituary

Robert "Bob" Bush Battle Creek Robert "Bob" Bush, 80, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. A loving husband, father and grandfather, Bob was born on November 12, 1927 on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. As the son of a military family, he traveled to various locations across the country, returning to Hawaii where at age 14 he witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor. He later graduated from Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and graduated from St. Norbert's College in DePere, Wisconsin. While at St. Norbert's College, Bob met the love of his life, his wife, Iris (Prue) Bush. They were married on December 30, 1950 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bob and Iris later moved to Battle Creek where he worked as one of the brave firefighters for the Battle Creek Fire Department for 37 years, retiring as a Battalion Chief. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Iris of Battle Creek; daughters, Kerry (Bill) DeFeyter of West Olive, MI, Bonnie Miller of Battle Creek, Susan Heinen of Battle Creek, Sally (Joe) Teixeira of Battle Creek; sons, Stephen (Doree) Bush of Ft. Wayne, IN and Bill (Margaret) Bush of Holland, MI; grandchildren, Jeff (Rachael), Melanie (Mike), Sarah, Carly, Aaron, Stephanie, Kimberly, Dan (Hollie), Melanie (Brent), Jessica, Joe, Jennifer (Ray), Alex, Matt, Tyler; 6 great-grandchildren; his brother, Tom of Lexington, KY; and sisters, Mary (Lachney) of Alexandria, LA and Julia (Stone) of Bellevue, MI. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Newton G. and Catherine (Nelis) Bush, and his brother, James Bush. Visitation will take place Monday, November 10, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the wonderful, caring people at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence, 5470 Glenn Cross Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Nov. 9, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bush

12 Entries

Patrick & Ramey

November 16, 2008

Sally, Joe and family...my apologies for a late condolence. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Mr. Bush was a joy to have as a customer and a friend and I always enjoyed seeing both he and Mrs. Bush on Saturdays at the coffee shop.

Helen Carbine

November 12, 2008

To Sally and all the family, God bless and I am prayer for you at this time in life. You always talked so highly of him and the funeral was great. I sang in the church that morning. It brought back many memories for me also. God Bless you all Sally!

Matthew Perales

November 10, 2008

Our deepest sympathies and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Peace be with you.

Matt and Candace

Bruce Lachney

November 10, 2008

Aunt Iris and family, my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Uncle Bob that I will always treasure. I will remember him in my prayers.

Colleen Bush Blackburn

November 10, 2008

Aunt Iris,
I'm so sorry about Uncle Bob. I can't make it to the funeral but I'm going to Mass here tomorrow morning to honor him. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

My love and sympathy to you and all the kids,
Colleen

Paul Robert Bush

November 10, 2008

Aunt Iris and family ~ I'm so sorry about the passing of Uncle Bob. What an excellent son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather!

May our Lord God offer you peace and strength during this difficult transition and know that the hearts of the Tom and Peggy Bush's are with each and everyone of you.

David Fox

November 10, 2008

My deepest sympathy is with your family. I remember Robert and his parents well. I'm a former life long resident of Battle Creek now retired and living in Toledo. I know God will bless you and give you strength in this difficult time. Most Sincerely, David Fox

Sarah Sleeper (Roberts)

November 9, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Mackaluso

November 9, 2008

Our sympathies to the Bush and Heinen Family. Sue, Aaron, Stephanie and Kim we are here for you if you guys need anything.

Love,

Mike and Christy (Ozzie and Izzo too)

David and Madolyn Richardson

November 9, 2008

Our sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. It was a pleasure to have known and serve with Bob in the Battle Creek Fire Department. David and Madolyn Richardson

Lloyd and Mary B. Lachney

November 9, 2008

Nov 9, 2008. To Iris, Kerry, Bonnie, Sue, Steve, Sally and Bill, My heart is broken.
Bob was a special brother. My sympathy to all the family for our loss. Prayers and Masses to continue for his soul and the consolation of the family. May we meet again in eternity. From all the Lachney family in Louisiana, California and Colorado. Love always, Mary and Lloyd

Gayle Roach

November 9, 2008

Aunt Iris, Kerry, Bonnie, Sue, Steve, Sally & Bill
My deepest sympathies to your family in this your darkest hour. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gayle

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