Bushen, Matthew John
Matthew John Bushen, age 28 of Ithaca, New York, formerly of Fremont, passed away Friday, October 2, 2009 at the SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, New York following injuries received in an automobile accident. Matt was born on April 16, 1981 in Fremont to Edward and Kathy (Joling) Bushen and graduated from Fremont High School in 1999. Matt moved to the Ithaca, New York area in 2003 and was a student at the Tompkins Cortland Community College in Ithaca. Matt loved music and nature and enjoyed reading, but his true passion in life was for his son, Eli.
Matt is survived by his parents, Ed & Kathy Bushen of Fremont; his son, Elias and Elias’ mother, Jennifer Murphy of Cicero, New York; his brothers and sister, Bethany Bushen of Grand Rapids; Adam Bushen of Fremont; Jason Bushen of Grand Rapids; paternal grandmother, June Bushen of Fremont; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John & Helen Joling; paternal grandfather, Gerald Bushen; 2 cousins, Chad Vogel and Ross Binnendyk.
A time of visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2009 from 5-8pm at the Reeman Christian Reformed Church 6121 S Fitzgerald Ave. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11am at the Reeman Christian Reformed Church. Friends may consider Matt’s son’s education fund, the Elias Bushen Fund, C/O Crandell Funeral Home for memorial contributions in memory of Matt. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Bushen family online at www.crandellfh.com.
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Posted 10/4/2009
Dear Kathy and Ed, We share in your loss
and we know the grief that
accompanies, the loss of a son. God is shedding tears for you and at
the same time, He will lead you through the dark valley of sorrow
toward the time when you will meet Matt, again. Our prayers continue
for you and your family. Sincerely, Ted and Jeannie Caris
Posted 10/4/2009
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Hudson's
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Posted 10/4/2009
June & Family: We are so very sorry for your loss and extend our deepest sympathy to each of you. May God's Promise bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Cookie & Ron
Posted 10/4/2009
Posted 10/5/2009
Dear Ed, Kathy and kids
It seems you are just always on our minds. No words can comfort this type of monumental loss. Just rest in knowing that many , many prayers are lifting you and will carry you through one moment at a time. This is an AMAZING community of people who will reach out and love you through this nightmare. We wish we could say: we can’t imagine…. But of course we can. We hope that we will be able to give you HOPE that you will live again….. and that God will restore your joy. Yes, you are forever changed….. but I PROMISE that you will know joy again. Be gentle with yourselves. It is so okay to grieve deeply for those whom we have loved deeply. We will be here for you on this journey. Though we can’t take the journey for you, know that you are not alone…. And that the Father who knows what it is to agonize over losing a son….. will send his precious Holy Spirit to come over you and you will see Him in ways you have never seen Him before. Watch for Him with open eyes and hearts……. He sent us the MOST amazing assurances after Paige died….. some day we will share….but for now, just know that we are lifting you all up in prayer. Adam, Bethany, and sweet Jason…. I am so sorry that you have to have this deep sorrow. Sometimes the siblings are the forgotten mourners (and the daddies too!!)…. We will be upholding you in prayer. Matt is okay ….. Remember him and speak of him often.
I am so incredibly sorry….
Cheryl Schuiteman
Posted 10/5/2009
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Posted 10/5/2009
Dear Kathy and Ed - As many others have shared, this community is so saddened by the death of your son, Matt. Please know there are many who are thinking and praying for you in these dark-filled days of sorrow - may you know the warmth of this caring and be strengthened by the promise made of an eternal, heavenly home. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jim Rynberg
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Posted 10/6/2009
Dear Ed, Kathy and family,
Our prayers and sincere sympathy are with you and your family. My family enjoyed Matt very much. When I think of Matt, I remember seeing him on top of our roof brushing off pine needles to prevent them from getting into Mandy's graduation food. He was very friendly, well-liked, respectful, and innovative. Matt was a happy go lucky kid with a beautiful smile and big heart who is missed by many.
Friends always
Linda, Mandy and Amy Hills
Posted 10/6/2009
Posted 10/7/2009
Ed, I attend FHS with you and even though I have never met your son it’s sound like he was a beautiful person. I’m sure you will continue to see that beauty through your grandson. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Goldie Host
Posted 10/8/2009
My family and I extend our sincere
condolences to the entire Bushen Family. When "time and unforseen occurrences" (Ecclesiatates
9:11) tragically take the lives of our loved ones it causes a void that can be
very hard to bear. But in this difficult time may you find strength in our
loving God's promise to not only bring this "enemy death to nothing", but to
reunite us with our loved ones by means of a resurrection.(1 Corinthians
15:26;John 5:28,29) May this precious hope that awaits us and your cherished
memories of Matthew bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Heather Daniels
Posted 10/10/2009
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Posted 10/12/2009
Ed, Our Sincere Condolences. You are in our Thoughts.
Kathy (Pell) and Gary Crickmore
Janice Pell
Posted 10/12/2009