George Oscar Rush

Other Events:

• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144334P

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

George — Janet Marie Kropf. Janet (daughter of John R. Kropf and Mary Anne Lichti) was born 7 Jul 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]