Dudley Leigh Cushion

Dudley Cushion Obituary

Dudley Leigh Cushion Age 78, died peacefully November 29, 2010 at the Mother Teresa House in Lansing, MI. Dudley was born to Harold and Mary (Benson) Cushion on November 20, 1932 in Lansing, MI. He was one of eight children. He is preceded in death and has now entered into eternal peace with Joyce, his wife of 56 years, his son Dudley Jr., and daughter Julie Marie. Surviving and left to cherish his memory are his loving family: daughters, Deborah (Martin) Konopaska of Williamston, MI, Denice (Don) Smith of Chase, MI., sister Eleanor Eedy of Lansing, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many special nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved pet, "Poncho". Dudley was a retired sales associate with Larry Cushion Sporting Goods. He continued to work throughout his retirement, was an avid golfer and die-hard Spartan fan. Special thanks to "Friends Forever Club", Hospice Advantage, and the Mother Teresa House for their loving, compassionate care. A celebration of Dudleys' life is planned for the spring of "2011", TBA at a later date.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Dec. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dudley Cushion

11 Entries

Denice

December 13, 2023

Dad...We love and miss you! You are never far from our thoughts and always close to our hearts. <3

Anne Stibich

January 4, 2011

To Dudley's family, we used to live next door to Dudley and Joyce in 1989 and Joyce used to babysit our kids. They both were great friends and neighbors, and after we moved to Grand Rapids we kept in touch every christmas with cards to each other. Today we had our card returned and I looked online and am saddened to see that both Joyce and Dudley have passed away. They were a blessing to us and we will miss them, and we are sorry for the loss that your family has to bear. They were wonderful people!

Denice Smith

January 3, 2011

Thinking of you today and everyday Dad!

December 23, 2010

Thinking of you today Dad..Denny

Tawny C

December 22, 2010

Love you Grandpa! Give daddy, Grandma and aunt Julie a hug for me <3

Nichole Eiseler

December 21, 2010

To the family of Dudley my deepest condolences. I had the pleasure of knowing Dudley from working in Dr.Shah's office for over 8 years. I will miss our phone conversations, I will miss him asking about my children and how they are doing in their sports programs. He always put a smile on my face a very kind hearted man. We will miss him greatly. God Bless~Nichole

Michelle Wilson

December 18, 2010

You will be missed but you will be having your own Heavenly Holiday with Aunt Joyce, Doodlebug and Julie for the holidays.

Denice Smith

December 18, 2010

Dad..Your family finds peace in knowing that you and Mom are in each others arms once again! Love you Dad...Your Daughter Denny(bones)

Denice Smith

December 18, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Debbie Cushion Sees Konopaska

December 18, 2010

Oh Pop. I still listen for that phone to ring. To hear you say, Hey Twig. I miss you more than I can say. I am sure you are in a better place, your job is done, toils and pain over. Give Mom, Dudley Jr, and Julie a hug for me. Stay close, I need you to be watching over me still. I love you Pop. Forever. Construction began November 20,1932, Construction completed November 29, 2010. Thank you God for a job well done.

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