George Rush

George E. Rush, 80, Independence, MO passed away July 23, 2010. Services will be 10 am, Sat., July 31, 2010 at East Independence Church of Christ, 2020 S. M 291, Independence, MO., followed by graveside services with Full Military Honors at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Russellville, MO. Visitation will be 6 – 8 pm, Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Pkwy, Ste. 300, K.C, MO 64114.
George was born March 17, 1930 in Kansas City, MO. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in Korea as a member of a UDT – Underwater Demolition Team - the forerunner to today’s Navy Seals. He was a millwright at the Lake City Ammunitions Plant for twenty-seven years and retired in 1988. He was a member of the church. George enjoyed weightlifting, motorcycles, water skiing and float trips. He was a hard worker who was always willing to help people.
George was preceded in death by his wife L’Wana Jo Rush and brother Bob Rush He is survived by son Mitch Rush and wife Peggy; daughter Christi Rush; son Keith Rush and wife Kari, all of Independence, MO; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.