December 7, 1913 - March 4, 2011
Age 97, of Oatka St., Warsaw, died March 4, 2011 at the Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.
He was born December 7, 1913 in Warsaw, son of the late Clayton and Margaret Magee Bush. For many years, Lester worked as a jeweler and watchmaker with his father at C.A. Bush & Company in Warsaw. He also worked for several years at the former Mallory Timers Co. in Warsaw. He was a graduate of Warsaw High School Class of 1932 and was a three sport athlete. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during World War II in the Phillipines and Korea. Mr. Bush was involved in boy scouting for many years, was a former member of the Warsaw Kiwanis Club, former member of the board of directors of the Warsaw Cemetery Association and was past president of the Warsaw Historical Society.
Lester was a past master and 63 year member of the Warsaw Lodge #549 Free & Accepted Masons, a 66 year member of the Warsaw Fire Department, member of the Warsaw Exempt Firemen and was a 56 year member of the Walter Klein Post American Legion. He received the Legionnaire of the Year award in 2009. He attended the United Church of Warsaw for many years.
Mr. Bush was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Olive Phillips Bush who died in 1993.
Surviving are his sons, Lance Bush of Brockport, Craig (Amy) Bush of Brockport; his grandchildren, Timothy Bush, Kevin Bush and Jeffrey Bush; his sister-in-law, Betty (Jim) Heaman of LeRoy; several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Winfield Bush, brother-in-law of the late Doris and Frank Darch and uncle of the late Todd Darch.
Friends may call Friday 4 – 8 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw. A service will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the United Church of Warsaw, corner S. Main & E. Buffalo Sts. Burial will be in Warsaw Cemetery. Masonic, American Legion and Fire Department services will be held immediately following calling hours on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Warsaw Lodge #549 F&AM or the United Church of Warsaw.
March 11, 2011 : Calling Hours for Lester M. Bush - 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
March 12, 2011 : Funeral Service for Lester M. Bush at the United Church of Warsaw, corner S. Main & E. Buffalo Sts. - 2:00 PM - At the United Church of Warsaw, corner S. Main & E. Buffalo Sts.
Mar 12.11 from Dennis Spink:
My condolences to Craig and Lance.
Mar 12.11 from Thom Hance:
Rest well, my Brother.
Mar 11.11 from Rose Horncastle:
Dear Craig and Lance,
I'm so sorry about Lester's passing but am truly happy he is not suffering anymore. You and your family were most loved by the staff and we will miss you all.
Mar 10.11 from William Price:
Craig, Lance, Amy and all the Bush grandchildren.
Please accept my sincere condoloences for your loss.
He was a very fine man. I have fond memories of him , when we were guests at your home during our teenage years.
May you find comfort during this trying time.
Bless you all!
BP
Mar 7.11 from Hazel Bogert:
I was sorry to hear about Lester passing, I will miss seeing him.
Hazel Bogert
Mar 7.11 from Cathy Uptegrove:
Dear Bush Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My dad and your dad were great friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cathy
Mar 6.11 from Linda Carmody:
Dear Bush Family,
I was sorry to read of your dad's passing. He and your mother were such great friends to my parents and their friendship went back many, many years. He would often pick my dad up for coffee before Dad became a resident of Eastside. I guess they are drinking coffee in Heaven now as their friendship continues there. How happy your parents are to be reunited. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda