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Marvin Rush Obituary

Marvin R. Rush Marvin Ray Rush passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence with his family by his side. He was born in Battle Creek on April 4, 1929 to Marvin M. and Dorothy E. (Moon) Rush. He married Joyce A. (Delano) Hansen in 1974. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1947, attended Ferris State University and worked for the Air Police in the US Air Force. He worked 35 years for Union Pump Company retiring in 1987. Marvin enjoyed fishing, gardening, painting, attending sporting events and being in his garage. He touched many with his great sense of humor. Surviving are his wife, Joyce A. (Delano) Rush, a daughter, Susan Rush, sons Tod Rush, Erik (Boni) Hansen, Michael Hansen and Greg Hansen, all of Battle Creek, and grandchildren Erik C. (Shannon) Hansen, Sarah (David) Berry of Battle Creek and Ian M. Rush of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Joyce G. (Craig) Rush and a son, M. Craig Rush. At the request of the family, friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Sunday, April 5, 2009 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home where they will be received 1:00-4:00 p.m. Services to celebrate Marvin's life will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, at Floral Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Chapel, with Pastor David H. Mason officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Residence or Community Inclusive Recreation. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2009.

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Robert Kendall

April 6, 2009

Marvin, I will always treasure your friendship. Your sense of humor could dispel even the darkest clouds. Your laugh, your smile, your kindness will always be with me as a treasured memory.

Deb Smith

April 6, 2009

My thoughts are with you. I worked with Marvin quite a few years (26 yrs) at Union Pump. My sister Janet and I would visit Marv every once in a while after he retired. It was always refreshing having a conversation with him!

Sheri Brown

April 6, 2009

Joyce
I am so sorry for your loss. I am still in FL. Hope to see you in the summer. My prayer are with you and your family. Love you, Sheri

Jan Kaiser

April 5, 2009

Dear Joyce and Family,
Many thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be returning to Michigan the end of May. Take care and will get with you then.

Love, Jan and Don Kaiser "Lu"

howard cripps

April 5, 2009

To the family of Marv Rush, I had the privilege of playing golf many times with Marv at R.C.C. and loved his dry sense of humor. We also had breakfast together at Speed's during my last trip to MI. He was a great guy and a good friend and he will be missed. Howard Cripps

Joanne Ragla

April 5, 2009

Joyce,
May your many memories comfort you at this very sad time. I know Marvin will be missed. God bless you and your family.

Jerry Guthrie

April 5, 2009

Tod,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you all.

Delores Clark

April 5, 2009

Joyce,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, at this very sad time.

Lori DeSchryver

April 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Rush family. His daughter Sue and I were great friends all through school. May you cherish his memory and have comfort knowing that he is in peace.

Joe Lussier

April 4, 2009

Wishing the Rush and Hansen family warm thoughts and fond memories of a man who leaves behind some large footprints!

Al Lassen

April 4, 2009

My thought and prayers are with the family of Marvin Rush. Serving as Centerline's board president, and a fellow shooter, I will miss Marv and his dry humor. He will be missed by the club.

Mishelle Myers

April 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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