We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Barry W. Bush (Phoniex Quill). Any stories, memories, photos, poems, etc. are more than welcome to be shared on this page.
OBITUARY
On June 22nd, Barry Bush passed away in the hospital due to a diabetic coma. He had two daughters, Katlyn Bush and Chelsea Bush and lived in Vista, working as an engineer and a landlord for the remaider of his life. Anyone who knew Barry Bush knew he was a eccentric, social, humorous and all around unique human being. He would talk to anyone and everyone. He found a variety of different topics fasinating, such as philosophy,... see more On June 22nd, Barry Bush passed away in the hospital due to a diabetic coma. He had two daughters, Katlyn Bush and Chelsea Bush and lived in Vista, working as an engineer and a landlord for the remaider of his life. Anyone who knew Barry Bush knew he was a eccentric, social, humorous and all around unique human being. He would talk to anyone and everyone. He found a variety of different topics fasinating, such as philosophy, psychology, politics, etc. and was always willing to learn more information even if it was outside his typical interests. Barry liked to spend his free time going to the beach, seeing movies, kayaking, attending science lectures and he really enjoyed writing and poetry and went by the pen name, Phoneix Quill. Barry Bush touched a number of people's lives. Not only with his sense of humor and knowledge, but also his genorisity. He was willing to help a lot of people out when they needed it, and treated a lot of people, including close friends of his children like family. He had an entergentic and youthful spirit and is loved and missed.
Barry sat in from of me in 6th Grade at Garvey School. We became very good friends right away. He was my best friend in 6th Grade. He was very talkative and funny, I still remember many of the silly songs he would sing. In 8th grade we both entered the... moreBarry sat in from of me in 6th Grade at Garvey School. We became very good friends right away. He was my best friend in 6th Grade. He was very talkative and funny, I still remember many of the silly songs he would sing. In 8th grade we both entered the school science fair. He took 1st place with his Electrolysis Project and I took 2nd place with my Electro-Magnet. God Bless you Barry, I Love You Man! less