Mary Bush
Mary Margaret Bush, 46, of Ormond Beach, Fla.., passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014.A native of Ohio, Mary recently returned to Ormond Beach from Homer, Alaska where she has lived for the past 12 years.
Mary had a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. She took great joy in caring for her patients.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Herman Francis Bush. Surviving to cherish her memory are her mother and step-father, Sandra and Warren McGonigal of Satsuma, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law, Emily “Kris” and Scott Light, along with her precious niece, Amanda “Mandy” Light. She is also survived by two uncles, Robert (Laura) Scheldt and Dave (Mary) Scheldt. She also leaves her dear Alaska friend, Doug Toavs, along with longtime close friends in the Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach area.
It was often said of Mary that she had a “big” heart and loved to give to others. Mary loved animals, and possessed a genuine talent for painting and sketching; animals were her favorite subject. Her favorite verse in the bible is Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”