John “Roger” Bush, age 85, of Holland, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He had a passion for boating and fishing and a gift for engineering. If he was not out on the water he enjoyed bowling as well as redesigning (improving) various projects for his wife, Rose, or other family members.
Roger worked for 10 years as a pattern maker for Roamer Yachts, drawing up full-size patterns for the builders. He later took a job with Herman Miller and spent the next 33 years in various positions. He retired from Herman Miller as the Director of New Product Development.
Roger is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rose Bush; children: Tamala Bush TenCate, Kirk Bush, Todd (Tina) Bush, Troy (Karen) Bush; grandchildren: April (Jason) Wallinga, Heather (Dustin) Reed, Amber (Josh) Bouma, Amanda (Chris) Brenner, Katelyn (Brandon) Ferro, Matthew Bush, Kyle (Kathrine) Bush, Jennifer Ruiz (Brian) England, Lisa (Brent) Beverwyk, Logan Bush, Morgan Bush, and Colin Bush; as well as 21 great-grandchildren; in-laws: Fran Staat, Ruth Staat, Nick and Karen Staat, Judy Staat, Irene Wagner, and Jim Staat.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Bush; his stepmother, Matilda Bush, who raised him; and his sister, Sarah.
Funeral services for Roger will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 S. State Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, March 1. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland.
To leave condolences online for the family, please visit www.yntemafh.com.
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