Obituary:
Gerald "Jerry" F. Bushman, born June 4, 1947, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
A member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Jerry was born in St. Johns, Oregon, a neighborhood in North Portland, to Mel and Irene Bushman. His only sibling, an older brother, Joe Bushman, was killed in a car accident at age 24, while serving in the US Air Force.

Jerry distinguished himself as a talented athlete at North Catholic High School as high scorer in the 1965 state basketball tournament. He went on to play basketball for Oregon State University until an injury turned his focus to golf. A self-taught, scratch golfer in his 20s, Jerry competed successfully in tournaments around the Pacific Northwest and California. He went on to become a teaching professional at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades and Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena, CA. After operating his own specialty golf club business, Jerry coached high school girls golf teams and Special Olympics Golf. He also coached his children and grandchildren in football, baseball, basketball and golf.
Jerry met his wife Mimi on a blind date while they were seniors in high school. They celebrated their 56th anniversary in Dec. 2024. Their children include: Joe, head football coach at Casteel High School in Queen Creek, AZ (daughter-in-law Shannon); Jerry, retired Lt. Col., USAF, in St. Augustine, FL (daughter-in-law Berenice); and Amy, Special Olympics golfer, San Tan Valley, AZ. Grandchildren include Ally, a wine sales consultant in Portland, OR; Jake, a medical device salesman in Seattle, WA; and Ethan Bushman, a student at University of Florida.
Jerry was greatly loved and will be remembered for his wit, humor, and strength of character.
A celebration of life will be held in Portland in January.
- Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens

 

 

 

 

 

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

Obituary:
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

Documents:
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

Obituary:
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.