Barbara Lou (Hartman) Bush

Barbara (Bobbie) L. Bush went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2016.at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, surrounded with love by her family. She was born on May 20, 1929 in Centreville, Michigan, the daughter of Miles and Esther Hartman. On December 18, 1948, she was united in marriage to Earl W. Bush, who preceded her in death on April 15, 2005. Together, with their love, they raised four children. Also preceding her in death was her sister Betty McFarland, sister Leah Mae Sherman, and brother Raymond Hartman. Barbara was employed by AAA of Michigan for 25 years, retiring in 1993. She enjoyed spending her winters in Florida, going to casinos, playing cards with her friends, and most of all spending time with her family. Barbara was a wonderful mother and she will be deeply missed by her children, Mary Lou (Dave) Hartwell of Paw Paw, William E. (Patti) Bush of Knox, Indiana, Jeffrey (Deborah) Bush of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and Joseph (Beth) Bush of Loganville, Georgia. Grandchildren, Douglas (Roxann) Ballard, Thomas (Greta) Ballard, Rebecca (Jason) Cook, Hollie (George) Grantz, Jon (Renee) Bush, Jeff Bush, Kira (Tony) Passard, and Nicole (Dustin) Peace. Great Grandchildren, Alyssa Ballard, Dylan Ballard, Derek Ballard, Madelyn Ballard, Nolan Ballard, Katelyn Cook, Brett Cook, Reyana Cook, Sydney Grantz, Rhegan Grantz, Koleton Bush, Kristen Bauer, Alyssa Smrt, Alexandra Bush, Ashley Bush, Kailey Strenad, Taylor Strenad, Landon Peace, Gabriel Peace, and Zoey Peace. Great Granddaughter Henley Smrt. Also three nieces, Connie, Patti and Judy and their famlies. Barbara was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Paw Paw where services will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Mother Rebecca Crise officiating. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Burial of cremains will follow at Prairie River Cemetery in Centreville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark’s building fund or United Christian Services.