Shirley E. Bush

Shirley Elizabeth Bush, 94, passed away Thursday night, January 27, 2022. Shirley was born April 13, 1927 in Greeley, to Edward R. Wesenberg and Ruth L. Wesenberg (Gordan). Shirley married Everett E. Bush and they later divorced but remained friends until his passing in 2012. From this union were born 2 daughters, Donna and Linda Bush. Shirley will be remembered by her family and friends for her beautiful creations through her seamstress work, her love of playing bridge and cribbage, her volunteer work in the NCMC gift shop and her kind and giving nature. Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents and sisters, Irene O’Grady and Margaret McGlothlin. She is survived by her daughters Donna Sands (Andy), Linda Banziger (Curt), grandchildren, Scott Bowers, Michael Bowers (Kim), Kanoelani Covici (Adam), James Kirk (Erin). She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Gabriel, Sawyer, Lincoln, Phoenix, Jack, Ariel, Luke and Julia. Shortly after Shirley’s death a great granddaughter was born, Brooke Pearl Covici. Shirley had a great love of cats and inspired her daughter Linda’s love of cats.

Donations would be appreciated to Linda’s feral cat sanctuary on Maui-Surf Cat Ranch, 2187 Kokomo Road, Haiku, HI, 96708. As per Shirley’s request she will be cremated and there will not be a service. We will celebrate our mother’s life on Saturday, February 5th, from 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock at 1621 57th Avenue, Greeley, CO.