Michael E. Bush, Sr.

Michael E. Bush Sr., 54, of St. Louis, MO died of a sudden heart attack on Friday Saturday, April 17, 2004. Burial took place in National Cemetery in St. Louis on Monday April 26, 2004. A memorial mass will be 7:00 pm Thursday May 6, 2004 at St. Mark�s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time. Contributions may be made to St. Mark�s Building Fund, 3736 Lee�s Summit Rd, Independence, MO 64055. Michael was born December 7, 1949 to Kenneth and Rosemary Bush in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Bush�s love for airplanes and flight was reflected in his full life. He was a pilot, serving with both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force. Michael was a Lt. Colonel with the Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol and taught air traffic control at Central Missouri State University. He was also with the U.S. Department of Defense. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife Dianna Bush of the home; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Carey Bush Jr.; stepson Stephen Kelly, parents Kenneth and Rosemary Bush; brother Donald Bush; nephews Joseph and Benjamin Bush; niece Alyssa Bush and a host of friends. Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Mr. And Mrs. Ernie Lovich.