George W. Busch

George W. Busch Longtime resident of Tacoma, passed away in Mesa, Arizona at age 84 on April 23, 2011. He was born on May 23, 1926 to Eva and George J. Busch of Tacoma. Survived by his wife, Ruth, and children Janice Jackman (Ron) of Woodinville, WA, Melanie Weston (Craig) of Longview, WA, Jeffrey Busch (Mary) of Edina, MN, and sister-in-law Nadine Condon; grandchildren, Christopher Jackman (Tracie) and Derek Jackman, Kayla and Corbin Weston, Katherine, Brett and Anne Busch; and great grandson Andrew Jackman. George is preceded in death by his wife, Meryle; second wife, Lee; and his sister Bonnie Wagner. George graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Washington State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and also during the Korean War, at Williams Air Force Base in Chandler, AZ. George spent 42 years in the banking profession in the Tacoma and Seattle areas, primarily with the National Bank of Washington, among others. He was past president of the Young Men's Business Club, the Tacoma chapter of the American Institute of Banking, and a member of Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, and the Tacoma Yacht Club. George Busch was a loving husband, caring father and loyal friend to many. He enjoyed fishing, camping, clam digging, boating on the "Firecracker", cocktails with friends, and was an avid golfer in retirement. George was a proud man, who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A memorial service is scheduled for May 21st at 1:00 pm at the Fountain of the Sun Country Club in Mesa, AZ. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.