Posted on 04/17/2018 5:09:12 PM PDT by Kaslin
With her cloud of snow-white hair, signature three strand pearls and compelling presence, Barbara Bush's image was what she laughingly called "everybody's grandmother." But the feisty, outspoken Bush was also a tireless advocate for literacy , an author, experienced campaigner and both wife and mother of a U.S. president.
Bush, 92, died Tuesday, shortly after her family announced she was in failing health and would decline further medical treatment in favor of “comfort care.” There were no details of her specific health problems.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years, former President George H.W. Bush, five children (a sixth died as a toddler), 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Her granddaughter, Jenna Bush Hager, told NBC Monday that she and her twin, Barbara, named after her grandmother, had spoken with the family matriarch Sunday night and “she’s in great spirits, and she’s a fighter and she’s an enforcer.”
Barbara Bush was born June 8, 1925, in New York City, the third of four children of Marvin Pierce, a magazine publishing executive, and Pauline Robinson Pierce. She grew up in the affluent suburb of Rye, New York, where she was an avid athlete, excelling at swimming and tennis.
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Prayers for the repose of her soul.
Eternal rest, grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Blessed repose to her and eternal memory.
May God gather Mrs. Bush into His arms and bless and comfort her grieving family.
We were in Kennebunkport on the road by their home and saw Bush 41 jump out the airplane and landed near their church.
She set the standard for the FLOTUS that only republicans seem to match. The dims have been harpies in comparison.
Condolences to family and friends of Barbara Bush. R.I.P.
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“She had suffered also from COPD.”
Hadn’t smoked in 50 years and forbade smoking in her presence. Oh well.
“%Once one goes into hospice care, one has a very short time left.”
Especially if you go into palliative care which the hospice ghouls want.
My parents met her at a Navy ceremony. They said she was very pleasant and friendly. Just seemed like someone else in the neighborhood.
April 17, 2017?
Truly sad. And sick.
“Especially if you go into palliative care which the hospice ghouls want.”
Palliative care is a Godsend-—hospice does a great job.
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Rip, Mrs Bush. Prayers for family
RIP Barbara Bush, classy, courageous, and wise were you.
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George W. was a wartime veteran which always calls for respect.
They tried to talk me and my sister into it....4 years before my mother died. We told them no, keep treating whatever illness she had. They are ghouls in my exoerience.
Yeah, you are right. I let my dislike of the direction the Bush’s took the Republican party get the best of me....RIP to Mrs. Bush.
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