Molly Lynne Bushman
May 18, 2016
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.
The Bissinger Family
05/19/2016
Prayers of peace to your family. We will miss Ms. Bushman so much. She was our daughter's second grade teacher and was always so supportive of both of our children.
Jannelle and Mike Hudson
05/19/2016
Many prayers to your family, Heaven gained another angel, our son was very fond of you as a teacher, you will be greatly missed by all the students that knew you.
Vanessa
05/18/2016
You were my favorite teacher...I will miss you forever...your 1st grade student