Lucille LaVoune Bush
April 11, 1942 ~ January 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving Mother Lucille LaVoune Bush who passed away surrounded by immediate family on January 7, 2024. She was born on April 11, 1942 in San Diego, California to William M Beard and LaVoune (Bowman) Brannon. She was a resident of Yucca Valley for 55 years. She is survived by four children, Richard F Norris, Ronald A Norris, Laura (Ty) Bontrager, Joel T Bush (Laura Lynn), 10 Grand children (Kimberlee, Richard, Franklin, Marie, Becky, Alicia B, Jessica, Mikayla, Alicia N, Erica) 12 great grandchildren, 2 sister in-laws, 2 brother-laws, nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her husband Arthur D Bush, daughter Barbara (Norris) Nielsen, Parents and 3 brothers Milton Brannon, Russell and Alan Beard.
She loved being a mother and grandmother. She had a nickname for each grandchild. She'd mix up her kids' names, but she wouldn't her grandkids. Our mother's kindness and un-selfless caring love was exemplified in how she gave her time and always put others before herself. She loved animals and helped managed a Humane Society thrift store to share in her passion of helping the animals. She was active in the Masonic order of the Eastern Star obtaining many high achievements including proudly earning her 50 year membership pin.
Our mother touched us in many ways, but mostly by her love of music. As a child, she sang with her father and brother, played guitar, performing variety USO shows for the US Navy. Many of nights we fell asleep listening to her sing. She also enjoyed watching westerns, playing dice, backgammon and a mean game of gin (cut throat).
She cared deeply for her family, friends and neighbors and we would be honored with your presence in celebrating the life of our dear beloved mother on February 10th at 1:00pm at the Masonic Lodge 7065 Dumosa Ave, Yucca Valley CA 92284.
I will always remember aunt Lou as being full of life and love! My earliest memories of her home were togetherness and a strong sense of family. I love her and miss her dearly.