Ronald Bush

Elmira Heights: Age 68, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, December 14, 2013, with his family by his side. Ron was born in Geneva NY on October 21, 1945 a son of the late Donald J. and Bernice (Brown) Bush. In addition to his parents Ron is predeceased by his brother Gary Bush. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Nancy Keller Bush; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald J. and Laurie Bush, Elmira Heights with children Kieran, Brianna, Mikayla and Evan; daughter and son-in-law Stephanie A. and Todd Lindblad, Lowman NY with children Alexandria and "Peanut"; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rodney F. and Sallie Bush, Penn Yan, James D. and Leona "PeeWee" Bush, Geneva; several nieces, nephews and in-laws. Ron was a U S Marine Corps veteran having proudly served in Vietnam. He was extremely active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars having served as VFW Post 6433 Commander (1975) in Waterloo NY, VFW Finger Lakes County Council Commander (1977), 8th District VFW Commander (1984), many Dept. of New York VFW Committee Appointments, State of New York VFW Commander (1999-2000), National VFW appointments (2000-2011), and VFW National Council of Administration Member (2011-2012). Ron was also a member of the Waterloo American Legion, Seneca Falls Elks Club, Marine Corps League and the NRA. He enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid golfer. His greatest joy was time spent with his grandchildren. Ron had worked as a production manager with North American Philips in Seneca Falls for 32 years and then worked for another 15 years with Toshiba in Horseheads. Committal services with military honors will be held in the spring at Woodlawn National Cemetery. That date and time will be announced as it approaches. Donations in Ron's Memory may be directed to Care First, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning NY 14830 or the Infusion Clinic at the Buffalo VA Hospital, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY 14215. Friends are invited to a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Woodlawn National Cemetery, 1825 Davis Street, Elmira NY. Military honors will follow.