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Maida BUSH Obituary
(nee Dunkley, Shaefer)
May 11, 1932 - November 8, 2012
It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of our dear Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandma, Auntie and Friend - Maida Fay. She died suddenly on November 8, 2012 in Cochrane, Alberta, following a massive heart attack when her generous love-filled heart beat its last. Her departure from this world has left a huge void in our lives. She is now with Jesus, whom she loved so deeply. Maida was an artist, a musician, an athlete, a teacher, a missionary, a linguist, a writer, a speaker, a gardener, a photographer, a hiker, an actor, a storyteller and a picnic guru. Along with her husband Willard Bush, and daughters Cheryl and Laura, many will greatly miss her and continue to remember the life and love she shared with all. Her Memorial Service is at 1:00 p.m. on November 16 at the Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be directed to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Overseas Missionary Fellowship, or Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, AB.
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11 Entries
Jim and Pat Riddell
January 9, 2013
Dear Family:
We will dearly miss our good friend, Maida. Her joyfulness and winsome smile was such an encouragement to us. Her thoughtfulness and practical ways to help will always be remembered. She was a very special friend...and so is her family! We pray that you will experience the presence and comfort of our Heavenly Father in these days and weeks. We love you all!
November 18, 2012
My condolences to Willard, Cheryl and Laura and all. I will always remember Maida's joy in life and in nature. I smiled to see your acknowledgement of her as "a picnic guru". Love sent your way through this difficult time.
Joan Dunkley
November 17, 2012
Maida's friendliness, joyful spirit, and deep faith immediately attracted me when we first met in 1987 at a Summer Institute for teachers at the U of Calgary. There is a wonderful scripture verse that applies so well to Maida, and, I think, may be a source of comfort to her family and friends:
"Those who have taught many people to do what is right will shine like the stars forever."**
Now, and in the days ahead, every starlit night can be a reminder of Maida's presence in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved her.
**(Daniel 12:3 - Today's English Version translation.)
Helen Rennie, Calgary
Wally Kemp
November 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Willard
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Vic Monus
November 16, 2012
Dear Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace and comfort support you through this time of heaviness.
Sincerely, Vic & Anita
Gerry & Carol Bergdahl
November 14, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Maida's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Maida, Laura, Cheryl and my son Paul 1971
Karen
November 14, 2012
Sandy Rogers
November 14, 2012
She was a wonderful woman. She will be missed! My deepest sympathies to all of Maida's family.
Ulrich and Pat Janz
November 14, 2012
Dear Laura, Cheryl and family, and Willard,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sad and sudden loss. May our Lord comfort and strengthen each one of you.
Ulrich and Pat Janz
Barry & Edna (nee Crowe) Jeffery
November 14, 2012
We would like to send our condolences to all the family in the passing of a lady very dedicated in life to her beliefs. We grew up the Killarney district and although this time was very short we can still remember it and will continue to do so. God bless you all.
Rita Radvony
November 14, 2012
Willard, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
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