It is with a heavy heart we announce, Mitchell L. Bush, Jr., 82, of the Beaver Clan of the Onondaga Nation was called home on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 4:27 p.m. at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital in Spotsylvania, Virginia. He was surrounded by family and friends when he made the journey.
Born February 1, 1936, in Syracuse, New York and educated at the Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas (1951 - 1956) He served in the United States Army (1958 - 1961). Mitchell previously served and retired as Chief Administrator of Tribal Enrollment Services for the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Mitchell was one of the founding members and Elder of the American Indian Society of Washington, DC (AIS) along with serving as president for the first twenty-five years. He helped develop the property of AIS known as Indian Pines and served as its primary caretaker.
Mitchell was admired and loved by all who knew him. His leaves a legacy which will continue to impact the Native Community and generations to come.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell L. Bush and Sarah Margaret Skendore; and his sister, Carol Gonyea.
Mitchell is survived by four brothers, Stephen Gonyea of Virginia, Ray Gonyea of Indiana, John Gonyea and Tony Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation; three sisters, Anna Homer and Wendy Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation and Darla Esposito of Otisco; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at Covenant Funeral Service, 1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Va. 22554.., Burial will be at the Indian Pines Cemetery at a date to be announcement.
We thank you and we will miss you Mitchell. May the Creator bless and kept you on your journey home.
Born February 1, 1936, in Syracuse, New York and educated at the Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas (1951 - 1956) He served in the United States Army (1958 - 1961). Mitchell previously served and retired as Chief Administrator of Tribal Enrollment Services for the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Mitchell was one of the founding members and Elder of the American Indian Society of Washington, DC (AIS) along with serving as president for the first twenty-five years. He helped develop the property of AIS known as Indian Pines and served as its primary caretaker.
Mitchell was admired and loved by all who knew him. His leaves a legacy which will continue to impact the Native Community and generations to come.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell L. Bush and Sarah Margaret Skendore; and his sister, Carol Gonyea.
Mitchell is survived by four brothers, Stephen Gonyea of Virginia, Ray Gonyea of Indiana, John Gonyea and Tony Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation; three sisters, Anna Homer and Wendy Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation and Darla Esposito of Otisco; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at Covenant Funeral Service, 1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Va. 22554.., Burial will be at the Indian Pines Cemetery at a date to be announcement.
We thank you and we will miss you Mitchell. May the Creator bless and kept you on your journey home.
It is with a heavy heart we announce, Mitchell L. Bush, Jr., 82, of the Beaver Clan of the Onondaga Nation was called home on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 4:27 p.m. at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital in Spotsylvania, Virginia. He was surrounded by family and friends when he made the journey.
Born February 1, 1936, in Syracuse, New York and educated at the Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas (1951 - 1956) He served in the United States Army (1958 - 1961). Mitchell previously served and retired as Chief Administrator of Tribal Enrollment Services for the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Mitchell was one of the founding members and Elder of the American Indian Society of Washington, DC (AIS) along with serving as president for the first twenty-five years. He helped develop the property of AIS known as Indian Pines and served as its primary caretaker.
Mitchell was admired and loved by all who knew him. His leaves a legacy which will continue to impact the Native Community and generations to come.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell L. Bush and Sarah Margaret Skendore; and his sister, Carol Gonyea.
Mitchell is survived by four brothers, Stephen Gonyea of Virginia, Ray Gonyea of Indiana, John Gonyea and Tony Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation; three sisters, Anna Homer and Wendy Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation and Darla Esposito of Otisco; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at Covenant Funeral Service, 1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Va. 22554.., Burial will be at the Indian Pines Cemetery at a date to be announcement.
We thank you and we will miss you Mitchell. May the Creator bless and kept you on your journey home.
Born February 1, 1936, in Syracuse, New York and educated at the Haskell Institute, Lawrence, Kansas (1951 - 1956) He served in the United States Army (1958 - 1961). Mitchell previously served and retired as Chief Administrator of Tribal Enrollment Services for the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
Mitchell was one of the founding members and Elder of the American Indian Society of Washington, DC (AIS) along with serving as president for the first twenty-five years. He helped develop the property of AIS known as Indian Pines and served as its primary caretaker.
Mitchell was admired and loved by all who knew him. His leaves a legacy which will continue to impact the Native Community and generations to come.
Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell L. Bush and Sarah Margaret Skendore; and his sister, Carol Gonyea.
Mitchell is survived by four brothers, Stephen Gonyea of Virginia, Ray Gonyea of Indiana, John Gonyea and Tony Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation; three sisters, Anna Homer and Wendy Gonyea both of the Onondaga Nation and Darla Esposito of Otisco; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at Covenant Funeral Service, 1310 Courthouse Road, Stafford, Va. 22554.., Burial will be at the Indian Pines Cemetery at a date to be announcement.
We thank you and we will miss you Mitchell. May the Creator bless and kept you on your journey home.
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