Leonard
Leonard E. Bush
Leonard passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.
He was born August 1, 1937 in Allegan, the son of Albert and Choletta (Trimm) Bush. Leonard served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked at Crescent Pipe, Rockwell International and Tru Heat in Allegan.
Leonard loved music and was an avid bluegrass musician. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music at the local McDonald’s and traveling with his wife to many bluegrass festivals in the area and surrounding states. Leonard also enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with his lathe. On October 9, 1959, he married Lois Counterman at her parent’s home.
Surviving are his wife; children, Leonard Bush of Kalamazoo and daughter, Wendy Bush Jackson of Allegan; 1 granddaughter, Christy Jackson; 2 great-grandchildren, Jayce and Kyren; brothers, George, Lyle and Dale (Barb Berry) Bush; sister, Donna Comstock along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may greet the family on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. when we will travel in procession to Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery for a graveside service with celebrant Mary Ann DeVries officiating.
Military Honors by Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to the American Liver Foundation.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Donn Wiley family
November 29, 2021 at 8:55 pm
Sorry to hear about your lost.
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Jennifer Woodhams
December 1, 2021 at 8:02 am
Aunt Lois and family – so sorry to hear of uncle Leonard’s passing. Prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Woodhams -Haveman
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Jane Allen
December 2, 2021 at 5:09 am
Lois and family, So sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. He was the best neighbor a person could ask for. May he Rest In Peace. Hugs and prayers to you All. Jane Allen
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Betty Fales McDaniel
December 4, 2021 at 9:36 am
So sorry to hear about your loss
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Merry Kingsley
December 4, 2021 at 1:22 pm
My deepest sympathy Wendy and Family.
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He was born August 1, 1937 in Allegan, the son of Albert and Choletta (Trimm) Bush. Leonard served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked at Crescent Pipe, Rockwell International and Tru Heat in Allegan.
Leonard loved music and was an avid bluegrass musician. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music at the local McDonald’s and traveling with his wife to many bluegrass festivals in the area and surrounding states. Leonard also enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with his lathe. On October 9, 1959, he married Lois Counterman at her parent’s home.
Surviving are his wife; children, Leonard Bush of Kalamazoo and daughter, Wendy Bush Jackson of Allegan; 1 granddaughter, Christy Jackson; 2 great-grandchildren, Jayce and Kyren; brothers, George, Lyle and Dale (Barb Berry) Bush; sister, Donna Comstock along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may greet the family on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 12 noon until 2:00 P.M. when we will travel in procession to Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery for a graveside service with celebrant Mary Ann DeVries officiating.
Military Honors by Otsego VFW Post #3030.
Contributions in memory of Leonard may be made to the American Liver Foundation.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Leonard E. Bush
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Donn Wiley family
November 29, 2021 at 8:55 pm
Sorry to hear about your lost.
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Jennifer Woodhams
December 1, 2021 at 8:02 am
Aunt Lois and family – so sorry to hear of uncle Leonard’s passing. Prayers and hugs to all of you during this difficult time.
Jennifer Woodhams -Haveman
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Jane Allen
December 2, 2021 at 5:09 am
Lois and family, So sorry to hear of Leonard’s passing. He was the best neighbor a person could ask for. May he Rest In Peace. Hugs and prayers to you All. Jane Allen
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Betty Fales McDaniel
December 4, 2021 at 9:36 am
So sorry to hear about your loss
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Merry Kingsley
December 4, 2021 at 1:22 pm
My deepest sympathy Wendy and Family.
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