Sterling S. Bushnell Jr.

Birth date: Mar 31, 1925 Death date: Oct 27, 2017

Sterling S. Bushnell Jr., age 92, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 in Muskegon as a result of injuries suffered in a car accident. He was born in New York City on March 31, 1925 to Sterling Sr. and Marian (Lawton) Bushnell. He Read Obituary

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Amanda Cox

413w ago

My memories of Sterling - dignified, silent, generous, caring, accommodating, fun, humorous, wise, patient, brave, forever interested, community minded and his love for family and friends.
My fondest memories are of his unique style (& fancy socks), his generosity (numerous times to me), and his immense patience (when, on the occasion of Cathy's 16th birthday, he sat patiently in the next room allowing us to party in his house with the most undesirable people - from a parents point of view (think hippies in the 70's) - doing goodness knows what - without interruption).
What a courageous spirit - I'm so lucky to have had you in my life. RIP Sterling - you will be missed by many including me xxx💕

Peter Sartorius

413w ago

in honor of Sterling.

I met Sterling many years ago as Cathy's dad, I think I saw him at almost every Muskegon event I ever attended, including Bluffton block parties. He was active in the Imagine Muskegon project I chaired back in 2002, and was generally my first call when fundraising for the YMCA's Partners with Youth. He always donated generoursly.
Sterling was a dear, affable man with an inexhaustible curiosity for new experiences and a compelling manner for engaging others. He stood out in a crowd (maybe it was his great beard!). In fact, I saw Sterling just over a week ago at Meijer's. I'm stunned and deeply saddened to read of his passing. Sterling Bushnell was a man for all seasons and he will be dearly missed by many. My wife , Rochelle, joins me in offering our condolences to Greta, Cathy, Emma, Ian and the rest of Sterlings family.

Peter Sartorius

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Mark Jastrzembski

413w ago

"The Face Of Muskegon" will be greatly missed. Sterling was a most welcome guest at Parties In The Park, cultural events and service club gatherings. Always a kind word and a happy face showing his support for all good causes in our city. We are going to miss you good friend.

Mark Jastrzembski

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413w ago

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Carla Le Mieux

413w ago

I workrd at American Red Cross for 20 years. Sterling was my very first donor that I drew red blood cells from when we started our Double Red Cell donation system. He was such a kind and gentle man who always wanted to help others. I have never forgotten him. I hope his family and friends are able to find peace and comfort in the many wonderful memories they must have of Sterling.