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Marilyn Bushong
1932 - 2020
Marilyn Bushong
1932 - 2020
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BORN
1932
DIED
2020
Marilyn Bushong Obituary
September 13, 1932 - September 6, 2020
Marilyn passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on the evening of September 6, one week shy of her 88th birthday. She was in the company of her devoted husband, Chuck. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, James and Ann Kenny, son, Mark Bushong, and sister Patricia Kieffer (Charles). She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Charles "Chuck" Bushong; children, Matthew Bushong (Jesusa); Michelle Bushong (David); and Mari Parino (Sam). Her legacy continues on in her grandchildren, Jeminah Buot (Fred); Daniel Parino (Molly); Caitlin Powell (Scott); Zoe Crowder; Haley Crowder; Jessica Doerschuk (Andy); and Anthony Bushong (Margaux), as well as in her three beautiful great-granddaughters, Allyson, Sophia and Julia Buot.
A native San Franciscan, Marilyn was raised in the Potrero Hill area and attended St. Peter's Catholic Grammar and High School. She worked for General Mills where she met her future husband, Charles. They were married on Valentine's Day of 1953. When Charles went into the U.S. Air Force, Marilyn went with him when he was stationed in England in 1954. She began raising her family in South San Francisco and San Rafael. Marilyn was proud of her career as a bus driver for students with disabilities in the County of Marin
She had a strong, tough personality, but always had a twinkle in her eye and a love for a brunch mimosa. She was a voracious reader and would never turn down a good murder mystery. Marilyn loved to knit and used her sewing skills to make outfits for her children and grandchildren. Visitors were always welcome at her house and usually became part of the family. For years she was dedicated to her Catholicism, bringing communion to the sick and hosting teen church groups. Marilyn was an advocate for social justice.
A virtual celebration of Marilyn's life will be planned. Please contact the family to participate. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Marilyn's name to Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center (www.xenophontrc.org).
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Chris Erlwein Costello
September 17, 2020
Beautiful woman inside and out. Rest in Peace Aunt Marilyn.
Jesusa Bushong
September 9, 2020
You were warm and welcoming from the beginning. We evolved into mimosa partners and you trusted me to be your Christmas personal shopper for our branch of the family. You loved a good steak with libation on our restaurant outings. You loved your Tropicana roses and Easter lilies. We were supposed to celebrate your birthday this Sunday, but you will now be partying in the most perfect venue there is. Rest peacefully in God's eternal loving embrace. We love you and will forever carry you in our hearts!
Lisa Camp-Larkin’s-McGuire
September 9, 2020
Lots of wonderful memories. Do sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Jeminah Buot
September 9, 2020
She was a loving grandmother. She loved to watch Disney movies. She took me to The Little Mermaid when it was first released at the theater. She liked Sword in the Stone too. I even caught her crying during Cinderella. Grandmother you will be truly missed! Love you!
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