This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: CUSHMAN, BUTLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CUSHMAN, Yvonne P. "Cushie" died peacefully, February 12, 2008 at Tendercare of Portage. She was born July 24, 1920, the daughter of Harry and Zora (Butler) Cushman. A graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Yvonne was the first female city bus driver in Kalamazoo. An avid animal lover, she owned and showed Great Dane dogs. In the 50's, Cush could be seen riding her Harley 74 Overhead, with her motorcycle "buddies". Yvonne owned a grocery store in Otsego and lived a year in Montana. Yvonne retired from the State of Michigan, after working at Fort Custer State Home, and the Muskegon Regional Facility working with the mentally challenged. She loved Arizona and spent several winters there. Cush is survived by many special friends, she will be greatly missed by a special friend of 54 years, Portia Fagan and special friend Jan O"Dell. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place, a memorial service will be conducted Saturday, February 16, 2008, 11:00 AM at Unity of Kalamazoo, 1204 Whites ! Rd., Kalamazoo, Rev. Marty Newman, officiating. Friends are encouraged to share memories at that time. Interment will take place in Mt. Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Kalamazoo Gay/Lesbian Resource Center or a charity of ones choice will be appreciated. Arrangements by the: Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 2/14/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.