Maurice Bush
February 17, 2011
Maurice C. Bush, 77, died Thursday, February 17, 2011, in Des Moines. He was born March 18, 1933, to Guy and Esther Bush in Argusville, ND.
Maurice served in the Army during the Korean War, and was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW. Maurice worked at the Burlington Northern Railroad, and then retired from the USDA as an animal caretaker after 30 years of service.
Maurice enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors as he watched the birds and squirrels. He loved spending time in garden tending to his tomato plants, and was also a fan of NASCAR.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ilene; children, Gene Bush, Rodney (Teresa) Bush, and Allen Bush; grandchildren, Christina (Keith) Graham, Bobbie Jo Bush, Ashley Brighton, Michael (Amber) Bush, Brooke Bush, and Kellie Long; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Jan) Bush; sister, Lois Kozic; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, Joseph Guy Bush.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. Family will greet friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Maurice.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Larry ,Marlys & Family
02/21/2011
We wish we could be with you tomorrow,but will be with you in our thoughts and prays
Maurice was a very special guy always had a hug and smile for us whenever we saw him.
He loved Ilene and his boys and was a very proud father and husband.
we hope we can make it to see you soon. Love Larry & Marlys
Darlene Buzick Tandsater
02/20/2011
Dear Ilene, It has been many years since I have contacted or seen you and Maurice. I talked with my brother Burt today and he told me that Maurice had passed on. I thought it would be good for Dick and I to send our condolences to you and your family. In his picture, Maurice looked somewhat like I remember his Dad, Guy Bush. I am sure it is very hard to lose your life's partner and we ask for God's Blessings for you.
Bob Schaeffer
02/20/2011
Sorry for the loss of your father; It's been along time and I hope you are doing well.Bob