Jack Rush
November 08, 2010
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Jack Edward Rush, 50, passed away Monday, November 8, 2010, surrounded by family at his home. A Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2010, at Christ the King Church in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines with a vigil service at 7 p.m.
Jack was born on March 13, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of James and Roberta Rush. He graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School in 1978 and attended Central College in Pella where he played football and competed in field events on the track team. During his freshman year, at the age of 19, he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was successfully treated and the cancer went into remission. He went on to school at South Dakota State University for a brief period of time to study forestry. The cancer returned and he returned home for more treatment which led to another remission. The cancer returned for a third time while he was studying horticulture at Des Moines Area Community College. The cancer was treated into remission for a third time and Jack was able to work in the horticultural field for several years before cancer returned again for the fourth and final time. I n 1988 Jack received a bone marrow transplant after which he was cancer free.
Following transplant Jack returned to school and obtained a biomedical electronics certification. He worked as a biomedical electronics technician at the VA Hospital in Des Moines and for Philips Medical until last year. For the past several years he has dealt with the side effects from the years of chemo therapy and radiation.
Jack was an avid outdoorsman and he passed his love of the outdoors on to his friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, bee keeping, and gardening just to name a few and he made it a point to involve others, especially his nieces, nephews, and the children of his close friends, in his plans.
Jack was also a self-taught musician. He played the banjo and fiddle regularly with a group of other “pickers” which he enjoyed very much.
Family and friends were very important to Jack. The cabin he built was a destination spot and rarely did a day pass without a gathering of friends or family. To know Jack was to be welcomed in his home. He will be greatly missed.
Jack is survived by his parents James and Roberta Rush; his sister Linda (Ted) Corrigan; brothers Dan Rush and Tim (Kerri) Rush, girlfriend Joyce Hopwood and seven nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church or Mercy Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Christ the king Church or Mercy Hospice.
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Mike Anderson
11/10/2010
When I think about Jack many memories come to mind. Jack was one of the most dedicated and motivated people I ever knew. Above all he was incredibly loyal. If you had a friend in Jack you could not do better. Jack made everyone around him better for having known him. I love you Jack, you will be greatly missed.
Julie Anderson-Sanders
11/10/2010
Jack was such an important part of my life. He will live on in my heart forever.
Rest in peace Jack, what an amazing man you were. Julie Anderson-Sanders
Jack Anderson
11/10/2010
To the Rush Family.
A finer youg man I have never known. I loved him as if he were my own son.
I feel your pain in my heart. God bless.
Betty (Koeppl) Schlievert
11/10/2010
Dear Rush Family, I was so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I went to school with Jack and had the opportunity to see and visit with him at our last class reunion. I will always remember Jack as the nice guy, a tough competitor and an inspiration to us all. Please know that you and he will be in my prayers. My deepest sympathies.
Jane Hettinger from Skiff Medical Center Radiology
11/10/2010
To the Family of Jack Rush,
The Radiology Department at Skiff Medical Center offers our deepest sympathies. We have known Jack for years, and have many fond memories of him. I have always enjoyed all of his hunting stories and pictures he has brought in over the years of his home and all the animals.
He will be missed and always remembered.
Jane Hettinger and the staff in the Skiff Radiology Department, Newton, Iowa.
Gina Burzacott
11/10/2010
I went to high school with Jack and visited with him at our 30th class reunion in 2008 and he was so happy to be there. I am so sorry to hear of his passing...sending my deepest sympathy.
Sheryl (Baker) Granke
11/10/2010
I was sad to hear of Jack's passing. I went to high school with Jack. We were glad to see him at our last reunion. He was one of the nicest people and well liked by everyone. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Jerry (Buda) Young
11/10/2010
Jack will really be missed by me. I spent a lot of time with him on the phone and at hospitals sites while he worked for Philips, "Never a Dull Moment."
He could really lay the charm on to anyone he met and was very popluar with the Hospital's staff. One of my best memories was when I came by his home to visit him and he hauled me around...all 330 lbs..around on his four wheeler to show me his land, what a great time. He really loved his home.
I know how much of a loss he will be for his family and friends.
Jerry Young
Sue Robertson
11/10/2010
Bert and Family: My deepest sympathies to you for the loss of Jack. It has been many years since Bert and I worked together at Central Life Print Shop. I remember fondly the great stories told about the Rush kids. Hugs to you at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sue Robertson
Ace Hendricks II
11/09/2010
Was saddened to hear about Jack; what a great guy, and a real role model for myself and my sons, Scotty, Jack and Pacen. We loved Jack very much. He was an important person in the Hendricks family. We will miss him much.