Daniel E. Bush, P.E.'s Obituary
Daniel Earl Bush, P.E., 73, of Spring Lake, Michigan went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 2, 2020 after a battle with Leukemia (AML). Dan was born on May 29, 1947 in Flint, Michigan to Harold and Helen Bush. After graduating from Flint Southwestern High School in 1965, Dan went on to attend Michigan Tech where he majored in Mechanical Engineering, a logical choice since he was always taking everything apart as a kid — but rarely putting them back together to his mother’s dismay. While at Michigan Tech, Dan met the love of his life, Clara Slinn whom he has been married to since 1968, at the Dee Stadium Ice Skating rink. Dan had a fulfilling career with Consumers Energy from 1969 to 2016. He then went on to become the Plant Superintendent of the Sims Plant, where he designed the snow melt that is used in downtown Grand Haven. After his retirement in 2011, Dan spent his last 9 years doing things he loved: playing golf, cross-country skiing, and building around the house. Dan was also very involved in his church of 29 years, Lakeshore Fellowship, where he served as a deacon, held small groups at his house on Tuesday nights, and helped with a remodeling project. Dan is survived by his wife Clara of 52 years; son, Vince (Linda) Bush; daughter, Jennifer (Ed) Bellis; brothers, David (Sally) Bush and Greg (Gwen) Bush; grandchildren, Brady and Grant Bush and Madalyn, Thayer, Holden, and Ava Bellis, as well as many nieces and nephews. Dan was very thankful for all of the family and friends that stopped by in his final weeks, especially his Lakeshore Fellowship family. A Memorial Service will be held 1PM, Friday, August 7 at Lakeshore Fellowship (16790 Van Wagner Rd., 49456). An Outdoor Visitation with the family will be held Thursday, August 6 from 4-7PM at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444. Memorial contributions in Dan’s memory may be directed to Lakeshore Fellowship. Please share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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