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Donabel Bushong was born in 1911 in Knickerbocker, Texas. She and Bailie Elisha McCormick were married in 1931 in Rankin, Upton County, Texas. She died on 10 March 2000, at age ~89, in Canyon, Randall County, Texas. She was buried in Dreamland Cemetery, Canyon, Randall County, Texas.

Her married name was Donabel McCormick. United States Census, 1920 for Andrew Bushong
Residence: , Irion, Texas

Household Gender Age
Andrew Bushong M 46y
Spouse Zora Bushong F 44y
Child Bertha Bushong F 23y
Child Dona Belle Bushong F 9y. Amarillo Daily News, Amarillo, Texas

Saturday March 11, 2000

Mrs. Bailie McCormick

Mrs. Bailie (Donabel) McCormick, 89, of Canyon, died Friday, March 10, 2000.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in University Church of Christ with David Lough officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors.

Mrs. McCormick was born in Knickerbocker and graduated from Rankin High School. She attended Sul Ross University and West Texas State College then taught school in Rankin.

A homemaker and longtime Canyon resident, Mrs. McCormick also farmed and ranched. She was a member of the University Church of Christ, Daughters of Republic of Texas and a past member of the Home Demonstration Club.

She married Bailie McCormick in 1931 at Rankin. He died in 1974.

Survivors include a son, Dr. Jack McCormick of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Nancy Williams of Tahoka; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will meet friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. They suggest memorials be to University Church of Christ, 3400 Conner Dr., Canyon, TX 79015; or Don Harrington Boy Scout Camp, 401 Tascosa Rd., Amarillo, TX 79124. Donabel Bushong McCormick

Birth: 1911
Knickerbocker
Tom Green County
Texas, USA
Death: Mar. 10, 2000
Canyon
Randall County
Texas, USA

Donabel McCormick, wife to Bailie McCormick, daughter of Andrew J. Bushong and Zora Cox Bushong.


Mrs. Bailie McCormick

Mrs. Bailie (Donabel) McCormick, 89, of Canyon, died Friday, March 10, 2000.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in University Church of Christ with David Lough officiating. Burial will be in Dreamland Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors.

Mrs. McCormick was born in Knickerbocker and graduated from Rankin High School. She attended Sul Ross University and West Texas State College then taught school in Rankin.

A homemaker and longtime Canyon resident, Mrs. McCormick also farmed and ranched. She was a member of the University Church of Christ, Daughters of Republic of Texas and a past member of the Home Demonstration Club.

She married Bailie McCormick in 1931 at Rankin. He died in 1974.

Survivors include a son, Dr. Jack McCormick of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Nancy Williams of Tahoka; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will meet friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. They suggest memorials be to University Church of Christ, 3400 Conner Dr., Canyon, TX 79015; or Don Harrington Boy Scout Camp, 401 Tascosa Rd., Amarillo, TX 79124.

Amarillo Daily News
Amarillo, Texas
Saturday March 11, 2000

Family links:
Parents:
Andrew Jackson Bushong (1873 - 1954)
Zora Cox Bushong (1875 - 1959)

Spouse:
Bailie E. McCormick (1905 - 1974)

Burial:
Dreamland Cemetery
Canyon
Randall County
Texas, USA

Created by: Rick Bushong
Record added: Apr 20, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 108796259.

Bailie Elisha McCormick was born on 8 February 1905 in Waco, York County, Nebraska. He and Donabel Bushong were married in 1931 in Rankin, Upton County, Texas. He died on 8 June 1974, at age 69. He was buried in Dreamland Cemetery, Canyon, Randall County, Texas.

[Bailie Elisha McCormick]

Bedford Times-Press

Thursday June 8, 1974

Bailie McCormick Last Rites Held In Texas

According to a letter written to the Times-Press June 10 by a sister, funeral services for Bailie E. [lisha] McCormick, 69, of Canyon, Texas, a former Randall County commissioner and member of the Canyon school board, were held Monday in Central Church of Christ at Canyon, with Dwayne Dennis officiating. Mr. McCormick died Saturday morning at St. Anthony's Hospital. Interment was at Dreamland Cemetery.

He was born in [Waco] York [County], Nebr. [Feb 8, 1905], son of Walter E. [lisha] McCormick and Blanche Bailie McCormick, both deceased, former residents of Bedford.

McCormick had resided in Randall County, Texas, since 1908. During the 50's he was a county commissioner.

A farm to market road south of Amarillo was named in his honor.

Mr. McCormick was a member of the Central Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Donabel [Bushong]; a son, Jack McCormick of Morgantown, W. Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Williams, of Tahoka, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Lois Kellogg of 1618 Lipscomb, Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Maxine Lazenby of 3316 Lynette, Amarillo, Texas; two brothers, Wayne McCormick of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Mike McCormick [Myron Bruce] of Lakewood, Calif., and five grandchildren. Bailie E. McCormick

Birth: 1905
Death: 1974


Burial:
Dreamland Cemetery
Canyon
Randall County
Texas, USA

Created by: Smilydino
Record added: Jul 04, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 72702279.

Alice Martha Jennings was born on 27 September 1910 in Louisville, Stark County, Ohio. She and Kermit Roy Bushong were married on 29 June 1929 in Franklin County, Ohio. She died on 22 July 1987, at age 76. She was buried in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Union County, Ohio.

Her married name was Alice Martha Bushong. Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958 for Kermit R. Bushong
Groom's Name: Kermit R. Bushong
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace: Union Co., O.
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: Alice W. Jennings
Bride's Birth Date: 1911
Bride's Birthplace: Franklin Co., O.
Bride's Age: 18
Marriage Date: 29 Jun 1929
Marriage Place: Franklin Co., Ohio
Groom's Father's Name: E. J. Bushong
Groom's Mother's Name: Turia Clappsadle
Bride's Father's Name: George Jennings
Bride's Mother's Name: Anna Quaintance
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status: Single
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status: Single
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M86848-3
System Origin: Ohio-VR
Source Film Number: 1862035
Reference Number: 2:3VPS6G9. United States Census, 1930 for Kermith R Bushong
Event Place: Liberty, Union, Ohio

Household Gender Age
Kermith R Bushong M 25 Ohio/Ohio/Ohio
Spouse Alice M Bushong F 19 Ohio/Ohio/Ohio. Alice Jennings Bushong

Birth: Sep. 27, 1910
Death: Jul. 22, 1987


Family links:
Spouse:
Kermit R Bushong (1904 - 1992)

Children:
Teddy E Bushong (1932 - 2007)*
Samuel Bushong (1944 - 1944)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Raymond Cemetery
Raymond
Union County
Ohio, USA

Created by: Becky Jacobs-Rynders
Record added: Sep 03, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 96450595. "United States Census, 1940," Kermit Bushong, Liberty Township, Union, Ohio, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Kermit Bushong M 34 Ohio
Wife Alice Bushong F 29 Ohio
Son Teddy Bushong M 8 Ohio.

Ted E. Bushong was born on 23 April 1932 in Raymond, Union County, Ohio. He and Jacqueline Mae ("Jackie") Argo were married on 16 June 1952 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. He died on 9 October 2007, at age 75, in Union County, Ohio. He was buried in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Union County, Ohio.

Ted E. Bushong

Ted E. Bushong, age 75, of Marysville died Tuesday, October 9, 2007, in the Emergency Room at Memorial Hospital of Union County following a six month illness.

He was retired from OM Scotts where he had been employed as an electrician for 34½ years and formerly drove school bus for Raymond Elementary. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Ted had attended the Raymond Church of Christ in Christian Union in earlier years and was a 1950 graduate of Northwestern Local High School where he was a member of the basketball team. He was a longtime regular for breakfast at the Delaware Avenue McDonald’s and especially enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends. He loved sitting on the front porch of his home watching traffic pass by and looked forward to going to garage sales each weekend. He treasured time spent at the family cottage at Indian Lake and especially treasured time spent with his wife and family.

He was born on the family farm on Rapp Dean Road near Raymond on April 23, 1932, to the late Reverend Kermit and Martha Alice Jennings Bushong. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Bumgarner, and an infant brother, Sam Bushong.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Argo Bushong, to whom he was married on June 16, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas; his children, Ed (Becky) Bushong, Milford Center; Teri (Stephen) Davis, Destin, FL; and Connie Neibarger, Hilliard; five grandchildren: Kasey (Chas) McCutcheon, Angie Bushong, Jennifer (Dell) Sikes, Megan Bumgarner, and Brittnie Bumgarner; five great-grandchildren: Whitney, Dell, & Jacqueline Ann Marie Sikes; and Zoey & River Tornberg; a sister, JoAnn (Ron) Belville, Marysville; a brother, Dan (Joyce) Bushong, Bellefontaine; a brother-in-law, Charlie (Sue) Argo, Marysville; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Friday, October 12, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Mannasmith Funeral Home. Tim Nowlin will officiate and burial will take place at Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com. BUSHONG, TED E
SSGT US AIR FORCE
KOREA
DATE OF BIRTH: 04/23/1932
DATE OF DEATH: 10/09/2007
BURIED AT:
RAYMOND CEMETERY
RAYMOND, OH 43067. Stone photo present - double with Jacqueline

Teddy E Bushong

Birth: Apr. 23, 1932
Death: Oct. 9, 2007

S SGT US Air Force, Korea

Family links:
Parents:
Kermit R Bushong (1904 - 1992)
Alice Jennings Bushong (1910 - 1987)

Spouse:
Jacqueline M Argo Bushong (1933 - ____)

Note: Children: Ed, Teri, Linda, Connie

Burial:
Raymond Cemetery
Raymond
Union County
Ohio, USA

Created by: Becky Jacobs-Rynders
Record added: Sep 03, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 96450484. "United States Census, 1940," Kermit Bushong, Liberty Township, Union, Ohio, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Kermit Bushong M 34 Ohio
Wife Alice Bushong F 29 Ohio
Son Teddy Bushong M 8 Ohio.

Samuel Bushong was born on 13 June 1944 in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. He died on 23 November 1944, at age 0, in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. He was buried in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Union County, Ohio.

Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953 for Samuel Bushong
Name: Samuel Bushong
Titles & Terms:
Event: Death
Event Date: 23 Nov 1944
Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
Residence: Peoria, Ohio
Street Address: Rt 1
Gender: Male
Death Age: 5m 10d
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Occupation: Infant
Birth Date: 13 Jun 1944
Birthplace: Bellefontaine, Ohio
Estimated Birth Year: 1944
Burial Date: 25 Nov 1944
Burial Place: Raymond, Ohio
Cemetery:
Father: Kermit Bushong
Father's Titles & Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Marion Co., Ohio
Mother: Jennings
Mother's Titles & Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: Louisville, Ohio
Spouse:
Spouse's Titles & Terms:
Reference Number: fn 67931
Film Number: 2032409
Digital Folder Number: 4057847
Image Number: 172. Samuel Bushong

Birth: Jun. 13, 1944
Bellefontaine
Logan County
Ohio, USA
Death: Nov. 23, 1944
Columbus
Franklin County
Ohio, USA

"Twin son"


Family links:
Parents:
Kermit R Bushong (1904 - 1992)
Alice Jennings Bushong (1910 - 1987)

Burial:
Raymond Cemetery
Raymond
Union County
Ohio, USA

Created by: Becky Jacobs-Rynders
Record added: Sep 03, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 96450676.

Jacqueline Mae ("Jackie") Argo was born on 2 December 1933 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio. She and Ted E. Bushong were married on 16 June 1952 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas. She died on 3 November 2012, at age 78, in Marysville, Union County, Ohio. She was buried in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Union County, Ohio.

Her married name was Jacqueline Mae ("Jackie") Bushong. Stone photo present - double with Ted - died 2012 - daughter of Floyd and Eliene Argo.

Jacqueline M Argo Bushong

Birth: 1933
Death: unknown


Family links:
Spouse:
Teddy E Bushong (1932 - 2007)*

*Calculated relationship

Note: Parents; Floyd & Eliene Argo

Burial:
Raymond Cemetery
Raymond
Union County
Ohio, USA

Created by: Becky Jacobs-Rynders
Record added: Sep 03, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 96450412. The Mannasmith Funeral Homes and Monuments
Marysville, Ohio
Sunday, 4 November 2012

JACQUELINE MAE BUSHONG

Jacqueline Mae Bushong, age 78, of Marysville, formerly of the Raymond area, died Saturday, 3 November 2012, at Carriage Court following an extended illness.

A loving, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a retired secretary from Edgewood Elementary but was at her best as a homemaker. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1951. She loved spending time with her family at their Indian Lake Cabin and especially enjoyed watching the Buckeyes and the Reds.

She was born 2 December 1933, in Marysville to the late Floyd and Eliene Blue Argo. She married Ted E. Bushong on 16 June 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and he preceded her in death on 9 October 2007. She was also preceded in death by 2 daughters, Linda Bumgarner and Connie Neibarger.

Survivors include her children, Ed (Becky) Bushong, Milford Center; and Teri (Stephen) Davis, Destin, Florida; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer (Dell) Sikes, Megan (Jeff) Tornberg, Brittnie (Roshaunda Ball) Bumgarner, Kasey (Chas) McCutcheon, and Angie Bushong and her fiancé, Josh Short; 6 great-grandchildren, Whitney, Dell and Jacqueline Ann Marie Sikes, Zoey and River Tornberg, and Cora McCutcheon; her brother, Charlie (Sue) Argo, Marysville; sister-in-law, JoAnn (Ron) Bellville, Franklin, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Dan (Joyce) Bushong, West Liberty; great friends, Shirley McDonald and Jim and Louise Gordon; and several nieces and nephews and their children.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, 6 November 2012, at Mannasmith Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Greg Wolfe, chaplain with Loving Care Hospice, will officiate and burial will take place at Raymond Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carriage Court’s Activity Fund.

Connie Bushong was born on 15 April 1960 in Marysville, Union County, Ohio. She and Neibarger were married. She died on 8 December 2000, at age 40, in Marysville, Union County, Ohio. She was buried in Raymond Cemetery, Raymond, Union County, Ohio.

Her married name was Connie Neibarger. From 2007 Obit for father in Ohio

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Argo Bushong, to whom he was married on June 16, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas; his children, Ed (Becky) Bushong, Milford Center; Teri (Stephen) Davis, Destin, FL; and Connie Neibarger, Hilliard. Constance Sue “Connie” Neibarger

Constance Sue “Connie” Neibarger, age 48, of Hilliard, formerly of Marysville, died unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2008, at her home.

She was formerly employed with the Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS). She was a 1978 graduate of Marysville High School where she was a member of the marching band and recently attended Cypress Wesleyan Church, Galloway. Connie was a loving and good-hearted daughter and sister. She loved spending time at the family home at Indian Lake and was a great fan of Ohio State sports. Her greatest moments came when surrounded by family or in the company of her beloved dog, “Tooler”.

She was born April 15, 1960, in Marysville to Ted and Jackie Argo Bushong. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Linda Bumgarner.

Along with her mother of Marysville, survivors include a sister, Teri (Stephen) Davis, Destin, FL; a brother, Ed (Becky) Bushong, Milford Center; five nieces, Kasey (Chas) McCutcheon, Angie Bushong, Megan (Jeff) Tornberg, Brittnie Bumgarner, and Jennifer (Dell) Sikes; four great-nieces, Zoey & River Tornberg; and Whitney & Jacqueline Sikes; a great-nephew, Dell Sikes; aunts and uncles, JoAnn (Ron) Belville and Charlie (Sue) Argo, each of Marysville; and Dan (Joyce) Bushong, Bellefontaine; and many cousins and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Mannasmith Funeral Home. Reverend John M. Groat will officiate and burial will take place at Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Union County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com. Constance Sue "Connie" Bushong Neibarger [

Birth: Apr. 15, 1960
Marysville (Union County)
Union County
Ohio, USA
Death: Dec. 8, 2000
Marysville (Union County)
Union County
Ohio, USA

Constance Sue Bushong Neibarger, daughter of Ted Bushong and Jacqueline Argo Bushong.

Constance Sue "Connie" Neibarger

Constance Sue "Connie" Neibarger, age 48, of Hilliard, formerly of Marysville, died unexpectedly Monday, December 8, 2008, at her home.

She was formerly employed with the Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS). She was a 1978 graduate of Marysville High School where she was a member of the marching band and recently attended Cypress Wesleyan Church, Galloway. Connie was a loving and good-hearted daughter and sister. She loved spending time at the family home at Indian Lake and was a great fan of Ohio State sports. Her greatest moments came when surrounded by family or in the company of her beloved dog, "Tooler".

She was born April 15, 1960, in Marysville to Ted and Jackie Argo Bushong. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister, Linda Bumgarner.

Along with her mother of Marysville, survivors include a sister, Teri (Stephen) Davis, Destin, FL; a brother, Ed (Becky) Bushong, Milford Center; five nieces, Kasey (Chas) McCutcheon, Angie Bushong, Megan (Jeff) Tornberg, Brittnie Bumgarner, and Jennifer (Dell) Sikes; four great-nieces, Zoey & River Tornberg; and Whitney & Jacqueline Sikes; a great-nephew, Dell Sikes; aunts and uncles, JoAnn (Ron) Belville and Charlie (Sue) Argo, each of Marysville; and Dan (Joyce) Bushong, Bellefontaine; and many cousins and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at Mannasmith Funeral Home. Reverend John M. Groat will officiate and burial will take place at Raymond Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Union County Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.

Family links:
Parents:
Teddy E Bushong (1932 - 2007)
Jacqueline M Argo Bushong (1933 - ____)

Burial:
Raymond Cemetery
Raymond
Union County
Ohio, USA

Created by: Rick Bushong
Record added: Apr 19, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 108770996.

Mildred Bushong was born on 11 April 1922 in Mount Vernon, Jefferson County, Illinois. She and Mr. Bailey were married. She and Raymond Foutch were married. She died on 28 April 2006, at age 84, in Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Johnston, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Her married name was Mildred Bailey. Mildred Bushong was also known as. Her married name was Foutch. BAILEY - Mildred

BAILEY - Mildred E., 84, Ebensburg, died April 28, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 11, 1922, in Mount Vernon, Ill., daughter of the late Guy and Ruth (Fuller) Bushong. Preceded in death by son, Larry R. Foutch; two brothers; and one sister. Survived by daughters, Linda F. Koons, Dublin, Ohio, and Carol Sue, wife of George Hogue, Loretto; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ronald Bushong. Member of Ladies Auxiliary of Ebensburg VFW. There will be no services at the request of the deceased. Arrangements in care of Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA. Mildred Bushong Bailey

Birth: Apr. 11, 1922
Mount Vernon (Jefferson County)
Jefferson County
Illinois, USA
Death: Apr. 28, 2006
Ebensburg
Cambria County
Pennsylvania, USA

Mildred Bushong Bailey, daughter of Guy Bushong and Ruth Edith Fuller Bushong.

Mildred Bailey

BAILEY - Mildred E., 84, Ebensburg, died April 28, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center. Born April 11, 1922, in Mount Vernon, Ill., daughter of the late Guy and Ruth (Fuller) Bushong. Preceded in death by son, Larry R. Foutch; two brothers; and one sister. Survived by daughters, Linda F. Koons, Dublin, Ohio, and Carol Sue, wife of George Hogue, Loretto; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ronald Bushong. Member of Ladies Auxiliary of Ebensburg VFW. There will be no services at the request of the deceased. Arrangements in care of Forest Lawn Cemetery.

The Tribune Democrat
Johnstown, PA

Family links:
Parents:
Guy Bushong (1900 - 1968)
Ruth E Fuller Bushong (1905 - 1948)


Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Johnstown
Cambria County
Pennsylvania, USA

Created by: Rick Bushong
Record added: May 14, 2013
Find A Grave Memorial# 110533990. Guy Bushong, "United States Census, 1940"
Event Place: Grand Prairie Township, Jefferson, Illinois, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Guy Bushong M 39 Illinois
Wife Ruth Bushong F 35 Illinois
Daughter Velma Bushong F 16 Illinois
Son Vernon Bushong M 13 Illinois
Son Myron Bushong M 11 Illinois
Son-in-law Raymond Foutch M 21 Illinois
Daughter Mildred Foutch F 17 Illinois
Son Larry R Foutch M 0 Illinois.

Ronald Bushong was born. He died.

Added from sister's 2007 obit..

... survived by... Ronald.

Verna Ellen Shank was born on 14 August 1917 in Elkhart County, Indiana. She and Paul E Bushong were married on 9 December 1935 in Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana. She died on 10 January 2012, at age 94, in Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana. She was buried in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana.

Her married name was Verna Ellen Bushong. Verna Ellen SHANK was born 1917. She married Paul Eugene BUSHONG, son of Clinton Everett BUSHONG and Ethel C. OTT. Verna E. Shank Bushong

Birth: Aug. 14, 1917
Elkhart County
Indiana, USA
Death: Jan. 10, 2012
Goshen (Elkhart County)
Elkhart County
Indiana, USA

Verna E. Bushong
August 14, 1917 - January 10, 2012

Verna Bushong, 94, of Goshen, died at her home early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2012, of natural causes.

She was born August 14, 1917, in Elkhart County to the late Harley and Dora (Anglemyer) Shank. She married Paul E. Bushong December 9, 1935 in Garrett. He died December 27, 2007.

She is survived by five daughters, Dolores (Richard) Dunlap of Arlington, Texas, Judith (Daniel) Walter of Goshen, Mary (David) McCreary of Wakarusa, and Susan (Jeffrey) Burnworth and Cynthia (James) Mattern, both of Nappanee; a son, Charles (Becky) Bushong of Elkhart; 23 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Sherman of Goshen.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Hunter; two brothers, Donald and Claude Shank; a grandson, Christopher Walter; and two granddaughters, Monica and Michelle Dunlap.

A homemaker, Mrs. Bushong was well known for her baking skills, especially her homemade cinnamon rolls. She loved to cook and prepare meals to entertain friends in her home. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing and crocheting many lovely pieces for her family and friends.

She volunteered with Caring Friends at Greencroft and Sharing Citizens, Wakarusa. She and her husband were longtime members of Bible Baptist Church, Wakarusa, and active members of Indiana Dunes Airstream Club.

Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 13, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

A 10 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012, funeral service will be conducted at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Stan Godfrey will officiate.

Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Interra Credit Union for Christopher Walter or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Published in South Bend Tribune on January 12, 2012


Family links:
Spouse:
Paul E. Bushong (1914 - 2007)

Burial:
Violett Cemetery
Goshen (Elkhart County)
Elkhart County
Indiana, USA

Created by: Jackie & Ralph
Record added: Jan 12, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 83359270. "United States Census, 1940," Paul Bushong, Ward 1, Goshen City, Elkhart Township, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Paul Bushong M 25 Indiana
Wife Verna Bushong F 22 Indiana
Daughter Delores Bushong F 3 Indiana
Daughter Judith Bushong F 1 Indiana
Mother-in-law Dora Shank F 53 Indiana.