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Robert Carroll Bush ’56 passed away on June 28, 2012. A resident of Pleasanton, Robert C. Bush was born in Oakland, California to Condon and Mary Bush on September 1, 1933. He was raised in California, living in Willow Glen, Santa Rosa and Palo Alto. A graduate of Santa Clara University, with a degree in mechanical engineering he began his career working for Western Gear Corporation in Los Angeles. His job allowed him to move back to Northern California and an opportunity to work in New York City. He later went on to found Custom Gear Machine in Livermore from which he retired in 2010. After college he served in the U.S. Army reserve and was discharged as a Captain. His many activities included playing the trombone, building and flying radio-ontrolled airplanes, driving his ’66 Mustang as well as travelling with Arlene to destinations around the world. His favorite passion was collecting and restoring wooden boats which he did with various family members. Robert served as the President of the International Antique and Classic Boat Society and enjoyed travelling throughout the U.S. for events. Many happy summers were spent at Lake Tahoe at his summer home boating with family and friends. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Arlene, his children Jane Castruccio (Tony), Timothy Bush (Teri), Ann Bucher (Greg), Susie Cabri (Greg), Alice Beck (Steve) and Ellen Bush (fiance Tim) and his sisters Cecile Jones, Ellen Bush and Margaret Niswander. He is also survived by a loving bunch of grandchildren, 15 in number and 1 great-grandson. 

08 Nov 2018