Robert Dennis Bush

Bob Bush 6-17-43 to 7-11-25 Robert Dennis Bush passed away on July 11 at the age of 82 in his home in Roswell, New Mexico. He was born on June 17, 1943, in New London, Connecticut. Bob married Delores Bush on June 4, 1977, and they spent 48 wonderful years together. Bob and Delores lived in Roswell for over 30 years and attended the First Baptist Church during most of that time. He was involved with a men’s Sunday School class and helped teach it at times. As a devoted follower of Christ, Bob loved old hymns, and his favorite song was How Great Thou Art. Extremely intelligent, Bob had a dry and clever sense of humor. He loved smoking cigars, relaxing on his porch, and visiting with neighbors. In his early years, Bob served on a fire department, drove an ambulance, and worked part-time with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department in Wichita, Kansas. In Roswell, he served on the school board from 1993-97 where he served as board president. He spent many years working as a manufacturing engineer for companies like Texas Instruments, Coleman, Automated Concepts, and TMC in Roswell. Also, a whiz on the computer, Bob spent 20-plus years as a web page designer and consultant. Family was Bob’s world in retirement as he spent most of his time with his children (William Dennis Bush, Susan Lavon Steiner and her husband Kirk Chadler, Patrick Alan Bush, and Carol Ann Hernandez and her husband Eneas Simon) and grandchildren (Sydney Allison Bush, Blake William Bush, Zachary Thomas Steiner, Cole Alexander Steiner, Ryan Scott Steiner, Xachary Blaise Hernandez, and Melitta Ann Hernandez. Over the last decade-plus, he especially enjoyed watching Xach and Lita play soccer. He frequently traveled to out-of-town weekend tournaments and in recent years could be seen going from field to field on his scooter. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Merrill and Rhea Little Bush, his brother Phillip Bush, and his son Pat Bush. Bob is survived by his wife Delores, Children William, Susan, and Carol, grandchildren Sydney, Blake, Zachary, Cole, Ryan, Xachary, and Melitta, his brother Donald (Fran) Bush, sister Kathy Kimble, and several nieces and nephews who loved him. Services for Bob will be held at the First Baptist Church in Roswell on Friday, August 1, at 11:00 a.m. Donations in Bob’s name can be made to the New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief.

Robert Dennis Bush

June 17, 1943 - July 11, 2025