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Roy Bush Obituary
Roy G. Bush
HIGHLAND, IN - Roy G. Bush, age 78, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Marlene Bush, nee Bakker. Loving father of Michael (Mary) Bush, Douglas (Jacki) Bush, Kathi (William) Fulton, and Shelly (Dale) Ketelaar. Grandfather of Melissa (Robert) Terpstra, Jessica (Chris) Romano, Nina (Simon) Siba, Amanda Bush, Bradley Bush, Heather (Joe) Peterson, Britney (Brian) Glemby, Mallory (Josh) Jacobs, Matthew Fulton, Chelsea Fetcko, Kaitlyn (Aaron) Gibson, Chad (Rachel) Ketelaar, and Tiffany Ketelaar; great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Alan (Dee) Bush and Darlene (Bob) Mazrimas. Preceded in death by his grandson Douglas H. Bush and his parents George and Frances Bush.
Roy was retired from Pleasant View Dairy in Highland. He served in the past as an Elder and Deacon at New Life C.R.C. and as a Board member for Illiana Christian High School and Highland Christian School.
Visitation Monday, September 30, 2019 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at SMITS FUNERAL HOME, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at New Life Christian Reformed Church – 3010 Ridge Rd, Highland, IN with Rev. Bill Sytsma officiating. Burial at Hope Cemetery – Highland, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Autism Speaks. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at
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Jim & Sue Kissee
October 1, 2019
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our condolences. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care!
deb 500 nurse
September 29, 2019
My prayers to Roy's family on their loss. I did not know him well, but I could tell he was a kind soul with a big heart. Healing thoughts to the family. I know he will be missed.
Rena Martinez
September 27, 2019
Roy was a beautiful person with a heart that was as big as he was. I will never forget the picnic table he made for me. It was awesome and lasted a very long time. I could always count on him for a big hug. I know that his family is celebrating his Home Coming. He will be missed by many. ❤
Elaine Ooms
September 27, 2019
Praise God we know we will meet again
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