Melbourne Bush

Melbourne Victor Bush, age 88, of Alto, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 18, 2021. He was born in Wyoming, MI, on October 23, 1932, to the late Walter Bush, and Winnifred Louise (Reeder) Bush. He will be missed deeply by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn (Wietsma) Bush. Melbourne is survived by daughter, Marikay Chipman; sons, Marvin Harig, Michael (Wendy) Bush; sister, Hope Kay (Kerry) Lynema; sisters -in- law, Bonnie (Jack) Hicks, Darcy (Wayne) Doerr; brother- in- law, Ken (Colleen) Folkerstma; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grand children; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents Walter Bush, Winnifred (Reeder) Bush; sister, Bonnie Elliott; sister- in- law, Jackie Gallagher; and grandson Scott Colby. Melbourne will be remembered for always being there for each of us, especially my mom, Marilyn. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melbourne Bush, please visit our flower store.