Jere Bruner Bush

Jere Bruner Bush

RUSTON, LA - Jere Bruner Bush died on November 27, 2014, in Ruston, Louisiana. Born in Mineola, Texas, on February 27, 1944, he was the son of Haley and Fern Bruner Bush. During his early years in Mineola, Longview, and Shreveport, he grew up with close ties to a large extended family and frequent visits to grandparents. He developed an interest in people and a love of adventure. After graduating from LSU with a degree in electrical engineering, he made a career in electronics and sales, first with Collins Radio in Dallas, then with Western Telecommunications, Hewlett-Packard, and Agilent in Denver. A job transfer brought him back to Dallas.

With determination to live a full life after retirement, he made Gun Barrel City, Texas, a base for travel and other activities. He explored caves, visited American Indian archaeological sites, volunteered in the National Forest Service "Passport in Time" programs in many states, and spent summers in Yellowstone National Park. In new and widening circles he enlarged his appreciation of national treasures and made valued friendships. Declining health rarely dimmed his optimism and sense of humor.

He is survived by his sisters and their husbands, Beverly and Dan Patterson of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Suzanne and Joe Rainer, of Ruston, and their children and grandchildren: Heather, Abby, and Alissa Boggs of Cary, North Carolina; Holly, Shaun, Emily and James O'Neill, of Jupiter, Florida; Stacie, Peter, Stephen, Timothy, Lydia, and Titus Dietsch of Midland, Texas; Shelley, John, Max, Oliver, and Evie Hinkle of Magnolia, Texas; and Haley, Dominik , and E. J. Holder of Gloster, Louisiana. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends who have been among the brightest lights in his life.

His family wishes to thank the staff at The Alpine in Ruston for giving him attentive care and friendship and also Hospice of Caring Hearts.

A memorial gathering will be held on Wednesday, December 3, at 10:30 a.m. in the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church near Timpson, Texas. Donations in his memory may be made to the Corinth Cemetery, Timpson Community Library, or Yellowstone National Park Visitors Center Fund.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.