Molly Lynne Bushman
May 18, 2016
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Molly Lynne Bushman, 41, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at Methodist Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1974, to James and Marlene Bushman in Des Moines.
Molly graduated from Urbandale High School and earned her BA in Education from Upper Iowa University. She had a strong faith in God and went on a mission trip to Africa. She was a board member of Voices To Be Heard, enjoyed biking, and going on family vacations.
Molly’s true calling was teaching. She was a 2nd grade teacher at Hillis Elementary School in Des Moines and spent countless hours after school donating her time to help children. Molly was an awesome aunt and dedicated educator.
Molly is survived by her parents, James and Marlene Bushman; sister, Lesley (Ted) Schmitz; nephews, Robby and Caleb Schmitz; grandmother, Patricia Bremer; and a host of other loving family and countless friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, May 23, 2016 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW, Altoona. Visitation will be held 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Altoona Kid Café, 1701 8th Street, Altoona, Iowa 50009 or Bidwell-Riverside Center, 1203 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50315.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jennifer Riley
05/23/2016
Molly was an amazing person and teacher! She taught my son her first year at Hillis. Although my son did not like school at all, he never complained about being there while he was in her class (that alone is a testament to her teaching ability and style).
Molly would always come talk to us, ask how everyone was doing and was genuinely interested in our family. She will be missed by many people.
Our sincerest condolences to her family, and may God comfort you in your time of need.
Jan Young
05/23/2016
Marlene, J8m, and Lesley, my deepest sympathy to you. Molly always had a smile on her face, making people wonder why she was so happy. I think it was because she knew God and had such joy in her life. May you find peace in Him, also. She will be remembered by so many. God bless you all.
Robia Madsen
05/23/2016
My deepest heartfelt condolence to the Bushman family. I was friends with Molly when we were little kids, growing up in Urbandale. She lived a few houses down from me so I have many wonderful memories with her. We would get home from school and eat tons of icing and drink bottles of soda. We used to enjoy ourselves and play for hours on end. As people do, we lost touch through the years, but I never forgot about her. She had a welcoming spirit and she will forever be a part of my childhood memories. Im glad to hear Molly found her true calling in life, which was teaching. Im sure she touched many lives and will never be forgotten. God bless.
Angie Mall-Moritz
05/23/2016
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all. I used to live across the street from Molly and was friends with her sister Lesley. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
John Titus
05/22/2016
Thank you for the book. I will enjoy it very much.
Mike Gates
05/21/2016
I was Molly's advisor when she attended Upper Iowa and earned her BA to become a teacher. I placed her for student teaching and promised the cooperating teacher she was a gem. She was a challenge, but at the top of my list of favorite students. I would say she was sassy, but will settle for feisty and someone I will never forget. Got to love Molly.
Robert
05/21/2016
Molly was a genuine person...had a kind personality...and a smile no one can forget. Rest in peace.
Carter Barker
05/20/2016
You were the best teacher.We all miss you.Ms.tu is our teacher now.You are my angel. I LOVE YOU. Your student Carter Barker.
Peggy White
05/20/2016
I met Molly through United Way, she meant a lot to the staff of Color My World Child Care and Preschool. She trained us on CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions for years.
Molly you were always happy go lucky and funny.......loved having you teach us!!
Peggy
Janet
05/20/2016
Losing someone as special as Molly as a friend and coworker is so great, I can't imagine how hard it must be losing such a precious daughter, sister and aunt.
I will miss Molly and all the talent's she shared with everyone. My only comfort is knowing she is with the Lord she loved and believed in so much. Bless all of you.
D'anne Dzon
05/20/2016
My heart..thoughts..and prayers go out to the many family and friends of Molly! SHe was my twin daughters pre-k teacher at Bidwell Riverside daycare. She was an amazing teacher...and the reason my girls looked forward to going to school everyday. You are missed dearly! Rest in peace and comfort with our Lord!
Gloria Hamilton
05/20/2016
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all. I did not know your daughter, but I have a daughter the same age and I just can't imagine your sorrow. I saw this on the news and it just broke my heart. I just wanted to tell you how very sorry I am to hear about your beloved Molly. My prayers for your family and her dear children she taught, plus her many friends. God Bless you all.
Tammy ash
05/19/2016
You was a very special person you care about everyone you was always smiling I'm going to miss seeing you at my son school rest in peace we all are going to miss you R.I.P
Meribeth Haynes
05/19/2016
Jim, Marlene, and Leslie,
I am so sorry to hear about Molly. I keep thinking about her as a little girl and how much I enjoyed visiting with her. I remember one day when we were talking she told me she had a boyfriend. I asked her who it was, she told me it was God. She was such a special young lady. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Dad and I send our heartfelt prayers to all of you!!! God Bless Molly!!!
Kevin LeMaster
05/19/2016
It's so painful to let our loved ones go. But the larger tragedy in life would have been never to have known, loved or cherished them. I know that no words can truly diminish your sorrow, but our thoughts and love are surely with you, Marlene and Jim. May God bless you and your family... now and forever.