Date Of Birth: July 3, 1920
Date Of Death: February 7, 2009
Martha “Jeanne” (Palmer) Bushman, 88, born July 3, 1920 to Allie and Sarah Belle Palmer in Terre Haute, IN, passed away at her home on Feb. 7, 2009. In 1966 she married Victor, her beloved husband of 43 years who survives. In their years together as a result of his work they traveled extensively, lived in many beautiful places and shared a wonderful life. She was a member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, in Indianapolis, IN.Other survivors are her daughter Karen Sullivan (Glenn) Carmel, IN. Stepdaughters Laura Bennett, Montello, NV, Barbara Duquette (Joe) Oak Island, NC, Sue Benson (Robert)Los Gatos, CA, and Patty Hillstead (Jim) Tracy, CA. Grandchildren, Kelly Dattilo (John), Thomas Stergar II (Mary Beth) Carmel, IN, Sarah Woolgar (Scott) Indianapolis, IN, Stephen Sullivan (Claudia) New York, NY, Stephanie Lytle (Steve) San Luis Obispo, CA , Rachelle Benson San Francisco, CA, Robert Benson Los Gatos, CA, Erika Hillstead Tracy, CA, Matthew Hillstead Tracy, CA, and Kyle Hillstead Redondo Beach, CA.Great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Lila Woolgar, Spencer, William and Nathan Stergar, Eliza Lytle and many nieces and nephews.A memorial service for family and friends will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 in the chapel at Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis.In lieu of flowers donations in her name to St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268.
Sandy Berry says
Many many long time memories. This beautiful woman will be, truly, missed. I knew her as my second mom. You will, forever, be in my heart.
Naida Brewer says
Perhaps a funderal among man is a wedding feast among the angels.
My sincere condolences to all of the Bushman family whom I am sure will miss Jeanne. I can still see her in my minds eye with her little dog.
George Kay Battha says
Dear Victor,
I am thinking of you at this sad time. I remember working with you during the expansion of the Holiday Casino in Las Vegas. Jeanne was alway so gracious and such a lady. May you receive strenght from all your fond memories of the many years you spent together.
Take Care,
Geeorge
Sal Iodice says
I had the pleasure of getting to know Jeanne through her husband and my dear friend Victor, whom I worked for in Las Vegas and later on in San Francisco. Jeanne and Victor the socialites of the western hospitality industry. Spoke to her about a year ago after 20 years and she knew exactly who I was. What a wonderful person. Victor you will miss her but you are strong and you have a lot of people around you loving you and supporting you. May God be with you and I’lll guarantee you Jeanne will be looking upon you and still take care of you.
Love
Sal Iodice
Michael Palmer says
I will miss Aunt Jeanne – such a beautiful and sweet and caring person. I remember how wonderful it always was to be with her from childhood on into adult life. She was so positive and had such a wonderful sense of humor and a natural and quiet dignity. My lead memory of her will always be an image from my early teenage years when she would come breezing in from California in her Corvette with the top down and scarves flying. She loved to have fun and knew how to have fun and she brightened and lightened the lives of those around her. It’s hard to say goodbye, but, also, it’s wonderful to have the memories she leaves behind. Her life was a beautiful gift to all whose lives she touched.
Patty Warriner says
Our hearts go out to you. Aunt Jeanne was such a light in our lives. We will miss her dearly, but know her light shines on. You are all in our prayers and on the prayer list at church. Love, Patty & Robb
matthew hillstead says
Have safe travels to wherever it is you would like to go. Nice to know you are in a better place. You will always be missed.
Love,
Matthew Hillstead
Betsy Marshall says
I remember going to see Aunt Jeanne and Uncle Vic in Las Vegas and the security people got it all mixed up telling them who we were. After several more tries to contact her, Aunt Jeanne finally called me back and was so upset that she hadn’t talked to me with the first phone call! She was a special person and a gracious, loving part of our family.
Betsy and Don
The Johnsons says
We will miss the casual porch swing converations and quick smile that Mrs. B so readily shared. She was a wonderful neighbor and we loved her like family. Mr. B, it would be wonderful to hear you whistle again… maybe someday? Your in our thoughts and prayers.