James "Jim" Rush
March 09, 2017
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James E. Rush, 87, passed away at his home March 9, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born May 25, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Joseph and Mary Rush. He joined the United States Air Force in 1946. Jim retired from Chicago Northwestern Railroad after 40 years of service as an Engine Foreman and Conductor. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, gambling, spending time with his grandchildren and visiting the family farm.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Roberta; daughter, Linda (Ted) Corrigan; sons, Dan Rush and Tim (Kerri) Rush; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brothers, Roy Rush, Chuck Rush and Pat Rush.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jack Rush; and his brother, Bob.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16th at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5711 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Unity Point Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cricket and Jerry Bixler
03/16/2017
Prayers for family, we will miss him at the railroad picnics. We always enjoyed sitting and talking to both of you.
Sue Garcia
03/16/2017
Bert & family. Sorry for the loss of James. I enjoyed it when you came into the store & I loved spoiling James with the goodies I was demoing. You are in my thoughts & prayers.Sue from Hyvee.
LaRayne Lilley
03/14/2017
Tim, Kerri and family-
We were so sorry to read about your dad's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. With love & sympathy,
Rick and Rayne
John Newell
03/13/2017
Bert and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My prayers to you all as you grieve and remember Jim's many blessings. Tough guy, devoted family man with a great sense of humor...that's how I remember him. In heaven there are many rooms and one has Jim's name on it...hopefully it has a command chair similar to the one he had on Watrous Avenue. He was always welcoming whether it was the 3rd time he'd seen me that day growing up or after years of not seeing each other. God Bless.
Julie Anderson
03/13/2017
Bert, Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. You and Jim were always welcoming and kind and made everyone feel at home.
RIP Jim and give Jack a hug for me. Love, Julie Anderson Sanders
John (JD) Hadsall
03/12/2017
My father, Bob (Whispering Bob) Hadsall, God Bless his soul, always said if the only thing he was remembered for was being a good neighbor, he'd be a happy camper; Jim and Bert and their son Jack were the very best of neighbors to my family. All three bought property south of my parents, Jack subsequently building one of the nicest log homes I've ever seen on one side of the road, Jack and Bert building a pond and campsite on the other side of the road. I don't think Bert and Jim ever came out from Des Moines without stopping by our home for coffee, friendship and comradery of their joy in the solice of ruralness, both men having served proudly in the military. The early loss of Jack was devastating for all but we all relished in the joy of having him in our lives; the same is true for Jim. In a time when most were fleeing the countryside for a more urban lifestyle, these three savored the beauty of the uncomplicated simplicity of country life. Whether or not I'll be able to attend Jim's service, my thoughts and prayers will be with Bert and their family this week. Although he will be sorely missed, my thoughts of him, as they are of Jack, will always be happy ones of truly good neighbors.
Love, John (JD) and Judy Hadsall
David and Sarah Papich
03/11/2017
When I think of Jim Rush, I see a healthy and proud man that gets to be slowly wore down by his ailments. And the greatest vision of Jim Rush I will carry all the days of my life is a man who refused to be beaten by his ailment when it came to attending Sunday morning 7:30am Mass and him insisting on walking up the aisle to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. A man of strength, to be sure. You brought tears of joy to me many a Sunday morning. Thank you Jim for inspiring us in our Faith journey. We will visit you often at Glendale.
Mark Whitfield
03/11/2017
Bert and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Our thoughts are with you during the days and weeks to come.
Mark & Mary Whitfield
Michael McCurnin
03/11/2017
Thank you Jim for serving our country. It has been a blessing in my life, these past 18 years, to meet you, your adorable copilot, and your exceptional crew. RIP airman!
Mike McCurnin