Robert Heeson Bushell

Robert Heeson Bushell January 8, 1933 – June 19, 2012 Robert Heeson Bushell died peacefully during the morning of June 19, 2012. His loving daughters were by his side with his son encouraging from Las Vegas. Bob was born January 8, 1933 in Provo, Utah to his parents Herbert Edwin and Jane Heeson Cottingham-Bushell. He was the youngest of 6 children. He was raised in the Provo area and attended Provo schools. He also attended Central Utah Vocational School. In 1953, Bob entered into the Army and served in Germany during the Korean War. Upon his return to the United States, he met and married the love of his life; Florence Roberta Kirkwood. They were married in 1956. Bob and Roberta purchased a home in Orem, Utah and started raising a family. They had 4 children; Kristine, Pauline, Blaine and Annalee. Bob started working at Geneva Steel, where he worked for 37 years. He was also a volunteer fireman for Orem City for many years. Bob and Roberta loved to spend their time camping, hunting and fishing. They eventually purchased land in Sanpete County to build a cabin on. This became their safe haven for many years. In 1999, Bob and Roberta moved from Orem to Mt. Pleasant, to settle down in their retirement home. Roberta passed away in October 2009 and some of the lights went out for Bob. In 2010, Bob met Carolyn Christensen and they were married in 2011. Bob is survived by his wife Carolyn; his children: Kristine (Daniel) Day, Pauline (Dennis) Brinck, Blaine (Valerie) Bushell, and Annalee (Lance) Peacock; his sister Doreen Whiting; 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. There will be a viewing held for Bob on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 am. This will be held at the Mapleton 8th Ward building, 1215 North 1100 West, Mapleton Utah. Robert will be interred next to Roberta in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walkersanderson.com. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful friends and neighbors who have been a great support to him during these last few years. And a special thank you to the staff of CNS Home Health and Hospice Agency.