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Sylvia Bush Obituary
AGE: 96 • Wilmington
Sylvia Rae Bush, age 96, of Wilmington, DE, and formerly of San Francisco, CA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2017.
A California native until age 92, Sylvia was born in San Francisco on August 5, 1920, and was the daughter of the late Harry Raymond and Ellen (Rudkin) Abrahams. She made her career as a school secretary, retiring after many years of dedicated service.
In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Harold DeLury Bush; brothers, Walter Bailey and Reese Drennan-Bailey; and granddaughter, Susan Roberta Minnehan. She is survived by her daughters, Harrie Ellen Minnehan (Robert) of Newark and Toni Jean Ramirez of Sierra Vista, AZ; sister, Charlotte McCluskey of Aurora, CO; grandchildren, Cristina Ramirez Fanoua and Caroline Robin Minnehan; and great grandchildren, Stony Ramirez, Kaya Blake and Ryan Robin Minnehan.
The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Ivy Gables Assisted Living Center for the excellent care provided to Sylvia.
Services will be held at a later date.
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ROBERT K. MORGAN
January 12, 2025
THINK OF SLYVIA SO OFTEN AS I LOOK ACROSS THE STREET ON GRAND VIEW IN SAN FRANCISCO AT HER HOUSE..FROM 1981 I WAS HER NEIGHBOR UNTIL HAROLD PASSED AND SHE MOVED TO PALO ALTO WHERW I WOULD VISIT AND HAVE LUNCH WITH HER OFTEN. ALWAYS LOVED HER SENSE OF HUMOR AND HER UNIQUE WAY OF REMEMBERING HER HISTORY. SENDING BEST WISHES TO HARRIE ELLEN AND TONI .. ALL IS WELL ON GRAND VIEW BUT NOT THE SAME SINCE SHE LEFT..I AM NOW THE LONGEST ON THE STREET AFTER 43 YEARS..ROBERT MORGAN
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Ryan Minnehan
March 4, 2017
Sylvia was my great grandmother, i have spent a good portion of my life from the time i opened my eyes with this woman and she is still the very first and very last thought i have everyday. To this day my heart still feels transparent and in hundreds of pieces at this loss, I love you great gma, forever my sweetie and beautiful lady.
ROBERT MORGAN
January 20, 2017
Sylvia and her husband Harold were long time neighbors and friends to me on Grand View Ave. in San Francisco and they will be missed.She was a strong and independent woman who always knew and spoke her mind. I will always have many good memories of her and our times shared together.
Betty Vinton
January 18, 2017
I knew Sylvia only for a few months, but will miss her. She added her sharp sense of humor to all her activities here at Ivy Gables and we will all miss her sorely. My condolences to her family, Betty A Vinton
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January 17, 2017
I was fortunate to have met and visited with Sylvia Bush several times over the years, at the home of Harrie Ellen and Robert Minnehan and after she moved to Newark. She was an impressive lady even in her advanced years. She will be missed. Barbara Vona
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