John Heitmann Bush

Obituary JOHN HEITMANN BUSH Age 65, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather and great friend, died unexpectedly on May 27, 2008. John was born March 16, 1943, raised in Seattle, graduated from Roosevelt High School then Central Washington University. At Central he met his loving wife Gayle, with whom he just celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. They shared many passions including family, love for wine, travel, entertaining and time at their beach house. John followed in his grandfather's and father's footsteps into a lifelong career in the shipping industry. He recently retired as the Director of Operations at the Port of Tacoma. Professionally, he traveled extensively throughout the Far East, North America, Russia, Europe and Mexico. He loved to read, golf, play tennis, boat, and spend time at his beach house with family and friends. John was an active member of the Washington Athletic Club, Fircrest Golf Club, YMCA, Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, GYRO, and American Leadership Forum (ALF). He served on boards for the YMCA and Central Washington University. He also served as an Honorary Commander 62nd Maintenance Squadron for McChord. He is preceded in death by his brother, Stephen, and is survived by his wife Gayle (Johnson), parents Bob & Kay Bush, daughters Morgann (& Shane) Crook and Lindsay (& Patrick) Andrew, brother Mike (& Lynne), grandchildren Fischer, Parker, Charlotte, Rori, and one on the way, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and too many life-long friends to count. John lived life to its fullest and was always the life of the party. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. A private family service is being held Sunday. An adults only Celebration-of-Life Memorial will be held at Fircrest Golf Club on Wednesday, June 4th from 3:30pm ?" 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in John's honor to the YMCA-Camp Seymour or Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.