Obituaries

Elizabeth M. Bush, Passes Away at Age 83

Laduite had successful 40 year real estate career with Janet McAfee.

Elizabeth M. Bush passed away peacefully in St. Louis on Saturday (September 24, 2011) due to complications from a spinal cord injury suffered in a fall. She was 83 years old and a lifelong resident of St. Louis, MO.

She attended Mary Institute (1945) then went on to Colby Junior College (1947), graduating from The University of Colorado (1949).

Mrs. Bush had a successful career in Real Estate for over forty years, and was associated with Janet McAfee. Among her many interests, Bette was active in bridge, skiing, charitable activities, the St. Louis Symphony, and theater. She was also a great lover of dogs and gardening.

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She was active in the community with many loving and devoted friends. Services: A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 100 North Warson Rd., Ladue. A private burial will be held at Valhalla Cemetery.

Bette was pre-deceased by her late husband Benjamin F. Bush II. Surviving are her two sons Benjamin F. Bush, III and Andrew F. Bush, and her grandson Tyler Bush. Memorials may be made to MICDS, 101 North Warson Rd., Ladue, MO 63124.

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