David Alan Bush

David Alan Bush, 65, of Grand Island passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island. David Alan BushMemorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 15 at Trinity United Methodist Church in the sanctuary at 5th and Elm Streets. Pastors Lonnie Logan and Del Roper will officiate. To honor Mr. Bush’s wishes, cremation and a private family burial will take place prior to the service. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday February 14 at the United Congregational Church, 406 E. Bismark. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Mr. Bush was born August 8, 1948 at Paterson, New Jersey, the son of William and Gertrude (Zysling) Bush. Survivors of the immediate family include his wife, Dori, two sons and one daughter-in-law, Matthew Bush (Leticia Robles) and Tyler Bush. Other survivors include a brother, Bill (Margaret) Bush and a sister, Debra (Tony) Flynn, two brothers-in-law, Bruce (Margaret) Sheffield and Robert (Cindy) Sheffield. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Robert. Their wives, Billye McCorkle and Cathy Bush survive, as do many nieces and nephews. Mr. Bush grew up in Midland Park, New Jersey and graduated from Midland Park High School in 1966. He lived in California for a time, attended Lea College in Albert Lea, Minnesota and received his B.A. in psychology, with a minor in Latin American history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1971. On June 1, 1971, he married Dori Sheffield in Lincoln, Nebraska. They lived in Lincoln while Mr. Bush attended law school until moving to North Platte. Mr. Bush received his J.D. (law) degree from the University of Nebraska School of Law and was admitted to the Nebraska Bar Association in 1974. Following law school graduation, he was employed by the Central Telephone and Utility Corporation and the City Attorney’s office in Lincoln. From January, 1978 until September, 1980, Mr. Bush was affiliated with the law firm of Kay & Satterfield in North Platte, Nebraska. In October, 1980, Mr. Bush became an associate in the Grand Island law firm of Cronin, Shamberg & Wolf, becoming a partner prior to being appointed as a judge in Hall County in December, 1987, a position he held until retirement on May 31, 2011. During his tenure as a judge, Mr. Bush had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with many agency professionals, attorneys, and court personnel. He will be remembered as a judge who strived to be objective, fair, and compassionate to those who found themselves in his court. As a young man in New Jersey, he enjoyed hunting deer in Pennsylvania with his father and brothers. While living in North Platte, Mr. Bush acquired an interest in skeet shooting, winning several shooting contests. His interest continued when he became a member of the Grand Island Gun Club and later, the Grand Island Rifle Club. His interest in unusual rifles and shotguns and especially studying the fine art of reloading rifle shells continued until his passing. He was especially interested in African big game rifles. Declining health prevented him from realizing his dream of an African safari. Another favorite pastime was motorcycle riding with friends. Shortly before becoming ill, he enjoyed an excursion through the Colorado Rockies with two nephews and a friend of theirs. He greatly valued the time spent riding in the Sandhills of Nebraska with Grand Island motorcycling friends. Mr. Bush respected United States and world history as it related to current affairs and he had a keen interest in contemporary politics. He also enjoyed sampling fine whiskeys with his sons and fellow connoisseurs. Among Mr. Bush’s fondest memories were those involving vacations with his immediate family to visit extended family in New Jersey. His family and friends were an extremely important part of his life. Mr. Bush was a member of the United Congregational Church in Grand Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army, United Congregational Church, Central Nebraska Humane Society, St. Francis Cancer Treatment Center, or Aseracare Hospice (Grand Island office).

David Alan Bush

August 8, 1948 - February 9, 2014

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August 8, 1948 - February 9, 2014

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