Gerald Vernon Bush

Gerald (Gary) Bush was born September 22, 1936, in Logan, UT to Charles Vernon Bush and Venetta Rae Weeks. He and his six siblings were raised in Smithfield, UT. Gary graduated from Davis High in 1955. He married Louise Platt on August 22, 1957, in the Salt Lake temple. Gary graduated from Brigham Young University in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and journalism. He and Louise lived in Provo, Wilson, Clearfield, and then in Clinton for the last 58 years.

Over the span of his life, Gary held many jobs. He worked at Job Service (now Workforce Services) for 33 years, at the Post Office, as a DJ, as a locksmith and glazier, and as a notary. He also served as the mayor of Clinton from 1974 to 1980. But his real love was music. For many years, he sang and played almost every stringed instrument with his brother, Bob. He sang with the Men of Song for eleven years, where they performed at many venues including care centers and nursing homes.

When he wasn’t performing for strangers, Gary sang for his family. It wasn’t a family dinner without a rendition of Tradition, Margarine, If I Were a Rich Man, Pirates of Penzance, or Old Man River. He passed his sense of humor onto all of his kids, who share his love of music and movies, especially the Princess Bride.

Gary served in the Utah Army National Guard for ten years, then transferred to the U.S. Air Force Reserve and served for an additional 24 years. In 1990, Gary retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with many good memories and lifelong friends.

Church service was very important to Gary. Through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings including Ward and Stake Finance Clerk for 42 years and as a temple worker at the original Ogden temple for over eight years, including two years as the Coordinator for Group Three.

He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Venetta Bush; his siblings Lois Davis, Alta Taylor, Beatrice Smith, Josie Carlson, Vernona Parsons, and Robert Bush; his oldest son Charles Lawrence Bush; and his grandson Gerald Leon Fish. He is survived by his wife Louise Bush; his children Christine Lipsey (Lee), Bev Morford (Jeff), Richard Bush (Rachael), Vernon Bush, Elizabeth Fish (Matthew); seven grandchildren; his sister-in-law Raylene Bush; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary, 3333 W. 5600 S., Roy, UT. The family will meet with friends on Wednesday, April 16 from 6-8 pm and on Thursday, April 17 from 9:30-10:30 am at the mortuary.

Services will be live-streamed and available the day of the services by scrolling to the bottom of Gary's obituary page at: www.lindquistmortuary.com where condolences may also be shared.

Gary will be laid to rest at the Clinton City Cemetery at 750 W. 800 N., Clinton, UT.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful staff of Country Pines, Kyle and Abbie with Rocky Mountain Home and Hospice, and Rachel, Janae, and Hailey with Independence Home Health and Hospice for their fantastic care of Gary in the last stages of his life. We would also like to thank the many friends who helped along the way, especially the members of the Clinton 6th Ward. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in his name.