Bush, Lynn Ann Marie "Shrubbery"

Lynn Ann Marie Bush, 71, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away on July 2, 2024 at her home after fighting a battle with cancer.

Lynn was born on September 7, 1952 to William Ralph and Rita Marie Bush in Dayton, Ohio. After graduating from St. Joseph Commercial High School in 1970, she started her first government job at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. There she helped build the A-10 Aircraft, the Warthog. This was just the beginning of a long career with the federal government.

In 1989 Lynn married Bob Martinez who was the love of her life. He passed in 1994.

In 2022, Lynn retired from the VA where she worked for 22 years. Her passion in working with the Veterans never ceased. Just 7 days after her retirement she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She fought a tough, hard battle for the next two years.

Lynn was predeceased by her mother and father and older brother Bill and sister Mary. She is survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 12 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews as well as dear life-long friends.

Her candid sense of humor, strength and independence as well as her love for the Broncos and Rockies will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver at 9:30am on Friday, October 18, 2024. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at 11:30am at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Westminster, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The Wild Animal Sanctuary 1946 County Road 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643 or Homeless Programs, VA Eastern Colorado, 3836 York Street, Denver, CO 80205.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Jul. 15 to Sep. 16, 2024.

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8 Entries

Linda Mechura

October 14, 2024

Hello. I would like to express my sympathy to Lynn´s family. She will be missed very much!
I worked with Lynn at the VARO in Lakewood. She was always so helpful and did an excellent job in supporting everyone at the VARO and veterans.
I have fond memories of Lynn obtaining many items for the Veterans Homeless Standdown, obtaining supplies and plaques for employees. She would also volunteer for many activities.
Lynn had a way of expressing herself that would put a smile on your face.
Lynn we miss you.
Linda Mechura.

Ron Soliz

October 2, 2024

I worked with Lynn at the VARO for about 10 years, the first time I met her she came up to me to welcome me to the building. Maybe it was the way she yelled at me that made feel that this was someone who I could talk to. I have very fond memories of coming down to her office or coming to the mail room to catch up with what was going on. She worked very hard for Veterans, getting supplies for those who homeless, getting baseball tickets for veterans and their families. If there was something that need to be done she was the first to raise her hand to volunteer or raise her voice to bring attention to a situation that needed it. The world will be little quieter and sadder without her. God bless you Lynn!!!!!

Dee and Jim Lockwood

August 21, 2024

I met Lynn at work in 1981 at Nova Net Communications. She was our secretary there. She and I became friends from that time on. She had one of the best work ethics I have ever seen. Her 'can do' attitude and the ability to make people laugh was uncanny. My husband Jim and I moved to California in 1990 and she visited us at our home in Tracy, California with Bob her husband in their HUGE motor home. She visited us several times more when we lived in Paso Robles,California and we had such wonderful times together, going to the ocean which she loved and visiting wineries in our town. She was always a good 'ear' to talk to when you needed it and would always lean on the positive side of things. I couldn't believe her strength and tenacity she still had when we visited her last on June 24th. She will always be in our thoughts and her photos come up quite a bit on our photo frame lately as if she is trying to tell us she is 'ok'. We will miss your friendship dearly Lynn. May you rest in peace with God.

Kathie Shanklin

August 9, 2024

I worked with Lynn at the VARO in Lakewood. She was the best. Always so helpful, always smiling and I so enjoyed going down to her office just to say HI and to talk. I really missed doing that after she retired. So so sorry Bush Family for your loss. I hope your wonderful memories of Lynn will give you peace in the coming years.

Lori Stanley

August 8, 2024

Hello. I am so sorry to Lynn´s family for your loss. I was Lynn´s neighbor until November of last year. She was always a great neighbor and always asked if I ever needed help with anything. I remember her Friday nights on her deck enjoying the view of the lake. We talked about going to bingo but I knew she was sick and we never did unfortunately. Hold your loved ones close.

Heather VanDeburgh

July 19, 2024

Rest in Paradise Lynn. I enjoyed working Lynn. She was always so helpful and funny.

Teresa Schwarzman Tracy

July 17, 2024

Rest gently Lynn. I will always treasure your smile and kindness to me at St. Joseph's. You will be in all of our hearts forever.

Kathy (Voelkl) Hall

July 15, 2024

To all of the members of the Bush family including the cousins, you have my deepest sympathy. Lynn was my dearest friend for 58 years. I have many wonderful memories of the times we spent together starting in High School up to our last visit just three days prior to her passing. I will miss our conversations where we reminisced. I also want to thank Lynn´s nieces, Alana and her family, Trisha and her family and anyone else I might have missed, for the love and care you provided Lynn these past two years. Lynn will be in my prayers along with all of you.
Kathy (Voelkl) Hall

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