Marian E. Bush

Marian E. Bush passed away peacefully April 18, 2010, at The Forum in Overland Park, Kansas.

Born December 3, 1914, at Council Grove, Kansas, to Roy and Grace Mullen, she spent most of her childhood in Osawatomie, Kansas, where she met and later married her "Fella", J. Lucius Bush, in 1938. In 1998, after a long and happy marriage, Lucius passed away unexpectedly.

Marian was a cosmetologist for many years. She was a 75 year member of Eastern Star, Chapter 26, Osawatomie, Kansas and she is a past Guardian of Bethel 62 & 14, Job's Daughters. She was a longtime active member of Overland Park Christian Church, participating in CWF and the Now Group.

Marian and Lucius enjoyed Slide Club, traveling, camping with the Trail Blazers and Prairie Dogs, Shrine Club, family and friends. Many enjoyed the handmade forsythia and divinity she made. She was a loving, caring, beautiful person who taught her children to enjoy the beauty of the clouds and the artistry of the sunsets.

Marian enjoyed a rich, full life, was loved by those who knew her and is survived and greatly loved by her daughters and family: Jan Eilert and her husband Ed of Overland Park, Kansas, Donna Mauk and her husband Bill of Ellisville, Missouri; six grandchildren Gary, Scott (Meggan), Jami (Mark), Christie (Donald), Shaun, Daniel; six great-grandchildren, MaKenna, Hailey, Ryan, Allison, Paige, Zachary.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Overland Park Christian Church, 7600 W 75th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66204.

Visitation and Funeral Service

A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2010, at Overland Park Christian Church, with a visitation to follow the service.