George H.W. Bush

November 30, 2018 (94 years old)

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November 30, 2018 (94 years old)

Houston, Texas

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

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George H.W. Bush Obituary

America’s 41st President, George H. W. Bush, passed away on November 30, 2018 at the age of 94. He was suffering from vascular parkinsonism.

Despite already being accepted into Yale University after graduating from Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve as the United States were entering WWII. At the young age of 18, he became the youngest pilot in the Navy. His plane was shot down in combat, and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross.

On January 6, 1945, he married the love of his life, Barbara. After the War, Bush earned a B.A. in Economics in only 3 years at Yale.

He entered politics as a Republican and served as a United States Senator from Connecticut from 1963 to 1972. During the presidency of Nixon and Ford, was appointed high-profile titles, including: Ambassador to the United Nations in 1971, Chairman of the Republican National Committee in 1973, envoy to China in 1974 and Director of Central Intelligence in 1976. Bush served as Vice President of the United States from 1981-1989 under President Ronald Reagan.

George H. W. Bush was inaugurated on January 20, 1989 as the 41st President of the United States, succeeding Ronald Reagan. During his years as President from 1989-1993, he had many achievements. Two of his arguably greatest accomplishments were passing the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and the successful prosecution of the war to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, which helped renew the stalled Mideast peace process.

In 2011, George H. W. Bush was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Barack Obama, which is the nation’s highest civilian honor.

He is predeceased by his wife, Barbara Bush, who passed away on April 17, 2018. Leave a message of sympathy on George H.W. Bush's commemorative page to show your support.

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January 31, 2024

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

December 8, 2021

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

July 4, 2019

Valerie Rae Zoski lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

December 7, 2018

Rashawn White-Pam lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Someone so special will not be forgotten. Even though I have not gotten to see him I still would love to thank him for his service serving in the arm forest and I can see in the videos I have seen of him he was a great and wonderful man he will always be remembered and never as I watched the heart warming video I can see he was loved by so many people and had a member able moment he may not be on Earth but he spirit is looking down on all. Rest In Peace.”

December 6, 2018

Sharon McCary lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, With deepest sympathies.”

December 5, 2018

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“What a great man and historian. What a legacy to continue .”

December 5, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

December 5, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 5, 2018

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December 4, 2018

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December 4, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, With deepest sympathies.”

December 4, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, With deepest sympathies.”

December 4, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 4, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Someone so special will not be forgotten.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, With deepest sympathies.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”

December 3, 2018

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“Sorry for your lost I know it's hard at this time of the year just remember your mom and dad are together again. And they are both looking down at use. They would what you'd to be together as a family.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, With deepest sympathies.”

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December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 3, 2018

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“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

December 3, 2018

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“R.I.P”

December 3, 2018

Elizabeth Flanary lit a candle

“We thank the good Lord for sending you to live among us and to be such an example for all the things we treasure in life. The UNITED STATES will miss you greatly. May you rest in eternal peace, Mr. President, along with Barbara and Robin.”

December 3, 2018

Kathryn Griffin lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 3, 2018

Diane Wolf lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have ease your pain, and help you through this difficult time. Prayers to all of you.”

December 3, 2018

Connie Ourlian lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

December 3, 2018

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“Thank you for your service Mr President..your kindness,humility and devotion to family is so inspiring. Godspeed sir..”

December 3, 2018

Burt Family lit a candle

“In loving memory of George H.W. Bush, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

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January 21, 2021

Jeronimo Dan Miller wrote a sympathy message

“George, you were great about playing the part of a Conservative and/or a Republican, being neither you played the part well and all the time knowing you were a true Globalist! One thing, even at your worse, you were so better than Dubya.”

December 3, 2018

Josée Asselin wrote a sympathy message

“My sincere condolences to all the family Thank you Mr President Bush for all you’ve accomplish for U.S.A. May you Rest In Peace 🙏 Josée AG from 🇨🇦”

December 3, 2018

Pamela smith wrote a sympathy message

“My sincere condolences to the family of President 41 I took my children to Norcross Ga.to see you on the train then their class went to the railroad in Buford to watch the train pass through I have always had the upmost respect for the Bush family RIP Sir 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸”