Rose Marie Busch, 87, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 18, 2010.
She was born March 2, 1923 to Russell and Floretta Clark Crabtree in Wichita, KS. Rose graduated from Wichita High School East in 1942 and then worked at Boeing during World War II.
On July 4, 1946, Rose and William (Bill) Busch were married in Wichita. Rose enjoyed being a housewife and mother to their four children.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bill; her parents; one brother and two sisters.
Survivors include her children; Pam Busch, Wichita, Greg (Sharman) Busch, Leawood, KS, Kathy Busch, Wichita and Chuck (Teresa) Busch, Wichita. Grandchildren are Braden Busch, San Francisco, Erin Busch (Jeremy McCullough), Fort Collins, CO, Taylor (Lauren) Busch, Leawood, KS, Brittany Busch, Fort Collins, CO, Brent (Dana) Setchell, Wichita, and Scott Setchell, Washington, DC. Great grandchildren are Caleb Busch and Jeremy McCullough, Jr., Fort Collins, CO. Rose is also survived by one brother, Russell Crabtree and her dog, Rusty.
Rose could always be seen working in her yard or walking her dog; she never met a stranger.
A Memorial Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, April 21, from 2:00 -4:00 PM at Botanica.
Memorials for Rose have been established with Botanica, 701 N. Amidon, Wichita, KS 67203 and the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.