Arthur Jay Bushart, age 84, of Wyoming, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, surrounded by his family.   He proudly served 4 years in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War.  He loved to dance.  Art also loved woodcarving, hunting, and building rabbit hutches.  As an auto mechanic, Art also taught many years at the Wyoming Community Education.  

He will be lovingly remembered by girlfriend and caregiver, Diane Barnum; children: Deb Henrickson, Sue DeVries, Bob Bushart; former daughter-in-law, Tracy Brand; grandchildren: Chad Shea, Holly Shea, Ashley DeVries, Nikki Lipzinski, Courtney, Allison, Zach and Megan Bushart; great grandsons: Isaac Shea, Dominic and Oliver Lipzinski; special cousin, Max and Cherry Bruysschaard.  Art was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Bushart; his parents, 2 sisters and one brother.

According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.  An honor guard presentation will begin the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, with visitation following until 4:00 p.m.  Burial at Winchester Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to American Legion Post #47 in Comstock Park, where Art was a member.

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February 14, 2021 8:46pm
I worked with Art at a auto repair shop back in the nineties. I learned alot from him and enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.

- David Mulder

September 12, 2020 4:50pm
Art has been a good friend, and his contributions to Calvary's community garden helped make it what it is today. My sympathy to his family and friends.

- Phyllis Guindon

September 10, 2020 7:15am
Glad we had the opportunity to reconnect after all the years if only for a short time.

- Gene & Janet Hermenet

September 10, 2020 7:10am
You are a great friend and neighbor who will be missed every day. We loved sharing our lives with you.

- Ken & Debbie Czurak

September 09, 2020 12:50pm
You will be missed by all, but know that you will be especially missed by us. So glad we were able to make the last visit. Rememberances are all we have left now.

- Max and Cherry

September 09, 2020 11:26am
We will miss you. What a great friend. Rest in peace.

- Phil and Malone




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