Douglas Earl Bush

It was such a privilege to work with Doug on the book Caroline Eliza Hubbard and her four husbands. He was professional to a fault and through his many contacts was able to get some pretty amazing photos and stories on our ancestors. He is sorely missed. Maxine Rasmussen

I am devastated by Doug's passing. He was such an inspiration to me to become a better organist and such a dear friend. I live in Issaquah, WA and he has stayed at our home many times when in the area. He was supposed to play for my funeral. I had lunch with him in American Fork shortly after he had melanoma removed from his scalp and he felt they had gotten it. I was planning on meeting him for lunch when I was down for General Conference. Then my grandson, Jonathan Keith from American Fork,...

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Doug and I were distant cousins who share a love for family history. We were working on a history for our great grandmother Caroline Maria Hubbard/Beatty/Fenstermaker. I admired his quest for excellence and love for all things family. I am so shocked and saddened at his passing. I give you all my love and condolences. Please call me 801 819 6558, I would like to finish the work he started on this history.

"Dr. Bush", as he was known to our family, helped our daughter, Holly, hone her organ skills and focus her passion for music. I will be forever grateful for the influence he had on our daughter -- and for all the selfless, quiet, service he performed for many.

I am so sorry to hear about Doug Bush's passing. He was a great influence on my musical life and a good friend. His enthusiasm and humor will be missed! Thank you Dr Bush for opportunities I will never forget!

As newlyweds, after Dr Bush learned in a passing conversation we did not have living room furniture - he promptly brought us a couch and a chair. His capacity to love, mentor, and teach has deeply touched countless lives. I will always remember his profound wisdom regarding sacred texts set to music. "The medium must match the message" is what he taught. How grateful I am to have known this great man.

Bishop Bush, was always kind, always inspired and inspirational and conducted the most spiritual sacrament meetings through music. We think of him as a darling father, a gentle giant, a man who appreciated and created beauty, an individual who unfailingly served and did what was right. We think of cowboy boots and a picture of him as a little boy that he once showed us. Last but not least, we think of organ music, we have never heard anyone play it better!
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I remember a happy always smiling Doug Bush as BYU student rooming with two other gifted musicians, Ron Staheli and Walter Whipple in an apartment of my mother's home – she love them all, it is sad to see him go. Karl N Snow

Dr. Bush was an instrument in strengthening my testimony through music and taking the time to be kind in a personal way. I see him as one of my greatest mentors and examples. I am so thankful I know him. He changed my life forever.