I have so many good memories of my quiet, gentle grandfather. He raised the kindest, most thoughtful, gentle, loving woman I know, my mother. For that I am most grateful to him. My mother loved her father so much, and always, ALWAYS talked so lovingly and adoringly for him.
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to see my grandpa for the last time as he peacefully returned to his Heavenly Father. He fought a very quick and good fight against a cancer that wouldn't let him win, but, he wasn't going to go without putting up a valiant fight. Yesterday I was able to attend his funeral. I will always have such wonderful memories of him.
Courageous, valiant, cowboy, singer, master gardener, patient, kind, ever enduring, love for all, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, husband, friend.
Dudley L. Rushton Sr.
Beloved husband, father and friend, passed peacefully June 19th, 2009 with his wife, children and grandchildren at his side. He is survived by his loving wife Buddie, 16 children and step children, 74 grandchildren, 84 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Memorial reception with funeral to follow at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2455 S. 78th St., Tacoma, WA.
Pub Date: 6/21/2009, Tacoma News Tribune
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What a sweet tribute, Dacia. This really touched my heart. I'm glad for you that you had the chance to see him on Friday before he passed away. He sounds like such a wonderful man.
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