Rochester/Mt. Morris: Stuart Winfield Bush, 94 years of Rochester, formerly of Mt. Morris, NY died Sunday March 22, 2009 at the Jewish Home of Rochester. He was born in Canadice, NY September 14, 1914, the son of Stuart and Alma Wheaton Bush. He is survived by children, Joanne (Don) Haefele, Stuart C. (Lowen) Bush. and Janis (Stan) McCormack; grandchildren, Elizabeth (George) Werthman, Peter (Jennifer Scanlon) Haefele, Robin (John) Meehan, Kaitlyn Bush, Jeffrey (Theresa) McCormack, Erin (Eric) Ludwig, and Evan McCormack. 3 great grandchildren.
Winfield was a 1937 graduate of the University of Michigan earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After participating in the R.O.T.C. program and as a member of the US Army Reserve, he was called to active duty in 1941 and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. He sailed to England in 1943 on the Queen Mary and particpated in the planning of D-Day. His liberty ship landed at Utah Beach where he received multiple shrapnel wounds. He was involved in multiple combat operations in France, Belgium. and Germany. Upon his discharge from active service he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserve and was awarded a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Winfield returned home to Mt. Morris to join his father in farming and farm machinery sales and service. He was a member of the Mt. Morris Rotary Club, Mt. Morris Masonic Lodge, serving as Grand Master, the Mt. Morris Morris United Church, and also served as member and President of the Mt. Morris Central School Board. He was a talented pianist who played the classics into his 90’s and a devoted caregiver to his wife, Jane, during her last 3 years.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years. Jane and his parents, Stuart H. and Alma Bush.
The family wishes to give special thanks to all of the caregivers at the Jewish Home of Rochester 6th Floor SW, especially Soma, for the care, kindness, and regard given our Dad during the past two years.
Friends may call Friday April 3, 2009, from 12-2 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where funeral services will follow calling hours at 2 PM, with the Rev. Carin Farmer officiating. Burial, Mt. Morris Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mt. Morris Temple Association, 18 Connor Ave. Mt. Morris, NY 14510 or to the Jewish Home Foundation, 2021 Winton Road South, Rochester,NY 14618. To send condolences or further information, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com