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William H. T. Bush
1938 - 2018
William H. T. Bush
1938 - 2018
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BORN
1938
DIED
2018
William H. T. Bush Obituary
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush confirmed Thursday in an email to The Associated Press that his uncle had died. He did not describe the cause.
Jim McGrath, a spokesman for former president George H.W. Bush, said the president's younger brother died Tuesday.
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Known as "Bucky" Bush, the brother of President George H.W. Bush, uncle of President George W. Bush and youngest son of Sen. Prescott Sheldon Bush of Connecticut was also active in Republican politics. He chaired his nephew's presidential re-election campaign in Missouri. At the time, he recounted that he used to babysit the future 43rd President of the United States.
Bush also was co-founder and chairman of Bush O'Donnell Investment Advisers in St. Louis, Missouri. Before that, he was president of Boatmen's National Bank of St. Louis. He also served on the boards of numerous corporations and foundations, including WellPoint Inc., now Anthem, the parent company of multiple Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurers.
At one WellPoint board meeting in 2010, Bush collapsed, bringing an abrupt end to a consumer campaign against insurance premium hikes.
Bush also was put in the spotlight in 2007, when he and other directors of a defense contractor reaped a total of $6 million from what federal regulators called an illegal scheme by two executives to manipulate the timing of stock option grants.
Bush was a non-executive director of St. Louis-based Engineered Support Systems Inc., whose profits were bolstered because of the Iraq war. He was not accused of any personal wrongdoing in a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, but the agency said he made about $450,000 selling some of his stock in 2005. Bush offered no comment to the AP at the time.
Bush's September 1989 trip to Malta received some humorous notoriety. His brother, then president, asked him about Malta and later decided to hold his first summit with Soviet President Mikhail S. Gorbachev there.
When the weather failed to cooperate for their December 1989 "seasick summit," Bush and others later joked about Bucky's shortcomings as an advance man.
"I'm blameless," said the president's younger brother.
Chairman Todd Graves of the Missouri Republican Party offered his condolences to the Bush family, tweeting that "Bucky Bush was a strong leader and champion for the state of Missouri."
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Written by FRIEDA FRISARO and GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press
Fineout contributed to this story from Tallahassee, Florida.
Copyright © 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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JOHN R MCWATERS, MAJOR GENERAL (retired)
December 24, 2024
Bucky Bush was one of my 2LT'S IN THE 586TH Engineer Co at Fort Ben; GA
in 1958-1960. I was the company commander at that time, Bucky's wife was
Patty Bush, they had 2 children. It was an indeed fun, happy time, particularly
when father Prescott Bush (CT senator) came to visit us at holiday time. We
have lost track of each other over the years. My memories of "Buck" remain
strong as I traveled frequently to the St Louis area on Army business and we
always got tother for tennis until his mobility started a steep slide. I miss him.
October 21, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's..My condolences...
Bob David
December 3, 2018
The death of the president, reminded me of my good friend Bucky some 50 years agoj. We both lived in Grenwich, he worked for Hartford and I was his client...he from Yale and I from Harvard graduated in the same year and were both on a fast track in our respective organizations. His warmth and sincerity produced a solid friendship that I deeply cherish as one of the highlights of my business career.
Jean Chappell
December 2, 2018
I remember Bucky from the 50's when he was a student at Hotchkiss where my father
was headmaster.
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Camella Ford
December 2, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Continue restful heavenly peace!
Gerald Jones
April 18, 2018
Dear family of Bucky Bush. He was one of my earliest clients (for sales training) when he was at Hartford National and then at Boatman's. He was among the very few who modeled caring deeply about clients, client's needs, and his sales force. Many spoke those words but few lived them. He was candid, caring, honest and a great learner and listener. Plus he and I loved Jim Croce. I lost track of him over the years but have good memories of a decent and high integrity person. The same went, by the way, for his older brother, Prescott, whom i knew well in New York City and Greenwich. Gerald Jones. Hingham MA.
Judy Hinrichs
March 27, 2018
Ironically Bucky has been in my thoughts lately. Only learned today of this sad news. He was a great friend, a generous "boss," brilliant conversationalist and extraordinarily kind person. I was blessed to have known you. Rest in Peace Dear Friend.
WmC Tom Bitting
March 23, 2018
Round the Bend And Through the Narrow,
Bucky paddled on Straght as an Arrow.
And on this day, as we celebrate his life,
We know his guide again, is Patty, his wife.
With sorrow, joy and especially celebration, we portage on grateful to have lived in the same community with Bucky and Patty these many years.
A Keewaydin friend.
George Bitting
March 22, 2018
From George Capen Bitting to Bucky's family - Bucky was a younger friend of mine ever since we went to Keewaydin Camp together in the late 1940's, always a 'good man,' thankful for all his blessings, part of a great and proud American family, with good and strong St Louis roots. God Bless You, Buck, R.I.P.
R D
March 12, 2018
Condolences to the Bush family.
Ronald Markland
March 8, 2018
My condolences to the Bush family
March 8, 2018
It's always sad to hear of someone's passing please accept my sincere condolences to the Bush family and may all of your fond memories of William be etched into all your hearts and minds.
March 8, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May the true God comfort your broken hearts. Psalms 50:15 says to call and God will deliver in the day of distress.
Nicholas Grosse
March 7, 2018
My condolences to the Bush family
Walter Lamkin
March 7, 2018
Every time I crossed paths with Bucky he evoked all of the fine traits of the Bush family. He was a gentleman and had a great sense of humor. I hold him and his entire family in high esteem because of he way he led his life and this world is a lesser place with his absence. I send my sympathy and condolences to all together with a reminder that Bucky is not really gone. He has simply gone ahead.
March 7, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
March 7, 2018
MY CONDOLENCES.
John Ashcroft
March 7, 2018
Not only in Missouri but all across this nation we will miss Bucky for his humble kindness and constant willingness to help others. His life will remain as an inspiration to those who knew him. All of us will draw from his generous spirit to improve our own performance. May God comfort his family at this time of loss.
G. Freeman
March 6, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 6, 2018
A warm and kind and generous citizen of St. Louis! May God grant eternal happiness to Bucky and consolation to the Bush family. -- Joe Duggan, St. Louis
March 6, 2018
Condolences to the family.
Rocky Scirocco
March 5, 2018
To the Family. So sorry for your loss. R.I.P.
March 5, 2018
May it comfort you to know that God as well as others care about your loss.
Sincerely
michelle adams
March 5, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 5, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends of William Bush, may you find comfort and strength through prayer.
John House
March 5, 2018
I met Mr. Bush briefly at Boatmen's. His conduct was always quiet and gentlemanly, and everyone close to him respected him.
March 5, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 5, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cheryl Landin
March 4, 2018
President Bush, Sr, President Bush Jr., and Senator Bush, I am sorry for your loss.
My prayers are with your family.
God bless each of you.
March 4, 2018
My deepest sympathies. May the "God of all comfort," help to ease the pain of your grief during this time.(1 Cor 1:3,4,,,
March 4, 2018
My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4
JD
March 4, 2018
To The Family of William H.T. Bush,
Sorry for your loss, may the lord of peace give you strength,comfort and healing as you go through this transition.
March 4, 2018
Bush Family, Friends,
Our condolences to the family at this difficult time. Cherish his memories. May the God who gives peace be with all of your_RO.15:33
G. H.
March 3, 2018
Rest in peace.
You all are in my
Thoughts and Prayers.
March 3, 2018
So very sorry for your loss of William H. T. Bush. Cherish all your good memories and all the advice he gave you all. May God give you the strength you need at this most difficult time. Deepest sympathy.
Scott Chamberland
March 3, 2018
Rest in Peace
Harry Simpson
March 3, 2018
Godspeed William....
March 3, 2018
While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will capture the joy of having our Heavenly Father return our dear one to us. My prayers are with you and your family.
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