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Burial headstone, Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, OR

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BUSHMAN, MELVIN D. 1919-2006. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, for Melvin Bushman who died June 19 at the age of 87. Following the burial at Mt. Calvary, a reception will be held at the home of Jerry Bushman. Mr. Bushman was born May 24, 1919, in Wolf Point, Mont., where he was raised. He served in the Army at Camp Murray and then moved to Portland with his bride, Irene LaViolette, in 1942. He was a crew leader for N.W. Natural Gas for 35 years, retiring in 1982. Mel was a member of Assumption Catholic Church and was active in the church and its athletic programs as a coach. As a youth, Mel was a skilled athlete and is still remembered in Montana. He liked to golf, listen to Bob Wills and Lawrence Welk, attend his grandchildren's games and spend time with his family. He was extremely generous and loved children. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Irene; son Jerry Bushman; daughter-in-law, Mimi Bushman; brothers, Francis and Ivan; sister, Sis; three grandchildren, Joe, Jerry Walker, and Amy; and three great-grandchildren, Allie, Jake, and Ethan. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph, who died in 1966 in Nevada while serving in the Air Force as Airman 2nd Class.
- The Oregonian, 23 Jun 2006

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Burial headstone, Mount Calvary Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah, OR

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ushman, Irene (LaViolette) 88 11/01/1921 02/21/2010 Irene was born in Saint John, N.D She was a homemaker and a seamstress for Jantzen Irene is survived by her son, Jerry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mel. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, in St. Mary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Arrange-ments by Hustad Funeral Home.
- The Oregonian, 24 Feb 2010

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Burial marker, Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA

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Gary Hall passed away peacefully on August 3rd. He grew up in Port Hueneme, CA and graduated from Hueneme HS. Shortly after marrying the love of his life, Paulette, Gary was sent to Vietnam to fly helicopters for the US Army. In his 26 year career he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medal with Valor. After retiring he worked for Lockheed Martin, the Department of Energy, and started his own flying school. He regularly attended Burning Man and was an active member of the VHPA. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Gary is survived by his wife, son Jasen, daughter Kristie, and grandson Ethan who will miss him incredibly. There will be a memorial service at Tahoma National Cemetery on Sept 11 at 2:30pm and a reception at VFW Post 969 in Tacoma.
- Tacoma News Tribune, Sep. 3, 2023.

 

 

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Harriette Merdiger Gordon, age 95, of Tamarac, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Harriette was born August 3, 1926.
A funeral service for Harriette will be held Monday, February 14, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Star of David Chapel, 7701 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, FL 33068. Following the funeral service will be a committal service from 2:03 PM to 2:30 PM at Garden of Golda Star of David, 7801 Bailey Road, North Lauderdale, FL 33068.
- Star of David Memorial Gardens Cemetery

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Birth Record, City of Boston, MA
Burial headstone, Star of David Memorial Gardens North Lauderdale, Broward, FL

 

 

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Burial Monument, Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour, WI

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Gerald "Jerry" Eick, 80, of Seymour passed away early Monday morning, November 27, 2017, at Aurora Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born September 5, 1937, son of the late Earl and Bernice (Prelipp) Eick. On November 8, 1958, he was united in marriage to Harriet Almos.
Jerry was a Marine Veteran and a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. He was owner of Seymour Roofing and Siding, and later was employed with H.J. Martin & Sons. Jerry was a past owner of Seymour VFW and Eicks in Isaar. He was a volunteer fireman for the City of Seymour and retired as an Assistant Fire Chief after 26 years.
He is survived by his wife Harriet; children: Wylie (Ron) Leisgang, Wendy Eick (Jeff Roberts), Jeff (Jennifer) Eick; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Sally (Eick) Kools-Gavlak; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Janice (Bob) Eick, Susan Patz, and Jerry (Judy) Almos.
Jerry is preceded in death by an infant brother, Ronald and brother-in-law, Jerry Patz.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 4:00 pm until services at 7:00 pm with Pastor Roland Lindeman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
A special thank you to Dr. Gautum, Dr. Meyer and the staff of Aurora Hosital for all your care and concern.
- Green Bay Press-Gazette, Nov. 28, 2017

 

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Harriet Eick, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Country Villa in Pulaski. She was born on November 3, 1941 daughter of the late Edna Langworthy Almos.
Harriet was united in marriage to Gerald Eick on November 8, 1958. Jerry preceded her in death on November 27, 2017.
She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour. In her early years she worked at Seymour Canning Company and the Hittner Clinic. Harriet and Jerry owned and operated Seymour Roofing and Siding. The couple were also past owners of the Seymour VFW and Eick's in Isaar. Harriet started the tradition of "Christmas in Issar". She was also passionate about her Mary Kay sales and had earned many of the incentive trips.
Harriet was known for making her famous chicken noodle soup that was delivered to anyone needing a meal. She took pride in her lawn and gardens spending many hours every year keeping everything well manicured.
As a sports fan she faithfully attended countless baseball and basketball games. She was a big part of the beginning of the Seymour Baseball Association. During the games she would keep score and keep track of statistics. Harriet was a very proud wife, mom, and grandmother.
She is survived by her children: Wylie (Ron) Leisgang, Wendy Eick (Jeff Roberts), and Jeff (Jennifer) Eick; grandchildren: Eric (Stacey) Leisgang, Justin (Tiffany) Leisgang, Quinn Leisgang, Darcie (Brian) Wichman, Jedidiah Doepker, Erin (Kyle) Heiden, Emily (Brad) Steward, Makayla (Ben) La Marche and Brady Eick; great-grandchildren: Colin, Lucas, Kendal, Camryn, Avery, Adelynn, and Jace Leisgang, Salem Boyd, Ashlyn, Mayson, and Amelia Wichman, Vayda and Hoyt Doepker, Trace and Sloane Heiden, Bennett, Elliet, and Paisley Steward, Rose, Colt and Lainey La Marche.
She is further survived by sisters and brothers: Janice (Bob) Eick, Susan Patz, and Jerry (Judy) Almos; sister-in-law, Sally Kools-Gavlak; many special nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Patz;and infant brother-in-law, Ronald.
Visitation will take place at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 2:00 pm until the funeral service at 4:00 pm with Pastor Ty Stoneburner officiating. Internment will take place at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Special thanks to all of mom's neighbors for helping her with anything she needed, and to the staff at Country Villa in Pulaski and St. Croix Hospice for all of the wonderful care.
- Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home