William A. (Bill) Rush

William A. (Bill) Rush was born on December 14, 1944 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Thelma & Glenn Rush.  He died on April 8, 2014 in Boise, Idaho at the age of 69.

Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1963 – 1966 as a General’s Secretary.  Inspired by his Army duties he completed court reporting school in Minneapolis.  He married Linda Peterson and they moved to Cincinnati where he worked as a court reporter for 10 years.  The family then moved to Coeur d’ Alene where he worked 27 years for Kootenai County District Court, retiring in 2007.  Bill married Chris Harding in 2001.

He is survived by his wife Chris; children Cheryl (Dave) Nichols, Gary and Heather; grandchildren Kailey, Gavin and Austin; and his 5 sisters: Betty (Dean) Holm, Marlys (Bob) Newcomb, Marilyn (Tom) Simmons, Judy Monson and Linda (Jim) Sanden and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was loved by his family and friends, and will be remembered by all for his caring spirit.

A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held at Camp Lutherhaven on July 5th at 2 pm with a reception following.  In lieu of flowers Memorial Gifts may be sent to Idaho Youth Ranch.