Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

George Oscar Rush[1]

Male 1917 - 2006  (89 years)


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  • Name George Oscar Rush 
    Born 1917  of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-144334P 
    Died 31 Dec 2006  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I144334  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Eby Rush,   b. 15 May 1890, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1972  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Clara Heckendorn,   b. 25 Jun 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Dec 1953, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 9 Nov 1924  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F36134  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Janet Marie Kropf,   b. 7 Jul 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F36133  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • GEORGE OSCAR RUSH November 4, 1918 - December 31, 2006 George passed away suddenly, at the Village of Winston Park, on Sunday, December 31, 2006, at the age of 88 years. He is now in the presence of his Lord and reunited with his loving wife. George was predeceased by his beloved wife Janet on November 15, 2006. As a loving father, his memory will be cherished by his three children, John and his wife Wendy of Conestogo, Betty Anne and her husband Ken Behrns of Waterloo and David and his wife Melanie of Kitchener. He will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Heather, Sarah, Allison, Amy, Jennifer, Warren, Aaron, Nicholas and Emerald. George will also be sadly missed by his sister Veronica Johnston. He was predeceased by his parents, Clara (Heckendorn) and Eby Rush, and his brothers, Stuart and Robert Rush. As a young man, George served with the Canadian Army, in England, during the War. Once returned to civilian life, he began his career as an accountant in the Savings Department at the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company. In 1983, George retired as an analyst in the Mortgage Department at Canada Trust. George always had a kind word to share and a smile to give. His presence will be greatly missed. Friends are invited to share their memories of George with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Friday, January 5, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate George's life and faith will be held at Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King Street East, Kitchener, on Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 10 a.m., with Rev. Richard Kopanke officiating. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. Following the committal service at the cemetery, friends and relatives are invited to return to Faith Evangelical Missionary Church for refreshments and a time to visit with the family. Condolences for the family and donations to Faith Evangelical Missionary Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of George, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.1a

      1aThe Record newspaper - Jan. 3, 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), 16 Nov 2006 - Obituary of Janet Marie Rush.

    2. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Jan. 3, 2007 Obituary of George Oscar Rush.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1917 - of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 31 Dec 2006 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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