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Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Busig

Birth	:	25 Aug 1926 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 1972 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.0167700, -94.7228800
Plot	:	Garden of Devotion 1/490
Inscription	:	KENNETH E BUSIG WASHINGTON MOMM3 US NAVY WORLD WAR II AUG 25 1926 MARCH 30 1972
Description	:	Obituary: Kenneth Eugene Busig, 45, was killed Thursday night, March 30, 1972 when he was crushed beneath a bulldozer. Busig, born in Sterling, Colorado, lived at 4013 NE 49th St., was employed by Roy Zimmerly Construction. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bertha Busig of Vancouver; two daughters, Robin White and Mrs. Carol Ann Cain of Vancouver; six sons, Lawrence, Patrick and Jeffrey, all of Vancouver, Charles of Renton, Wash., Randy Fewins of California and Glen Bell; a brother, Harold of Vancouver; sisters, Mrs. Lorry Helton... Read More	Obituary: Kenneth Eugene Busig, 45, was killed Thursday night, March 30, 1972 when he was crushed beneath a bulldozer. Busig, born in Sterling, Colorado, lived at 4013 NE 49th St., was employed by Roy Zimmerly Construction. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bertha Busig of Vancouver; two daughters, Robin White and Mrs. Carol Ann Cain of Vancouver; six sons, Lawrence, Patrick and Jeffrey, all of Vancouver, Charles of Renton, Wash., Randy Fewins of California and Glen Bell; a brother, Harold of Vancouver; sisters, Mrs. Lorry Helton and Mrs. Ruth Lander, both of Vancouver; and his grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Anderson of Redwood City, Calif. He was married to Marilyn Busig of Vancouver. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., at Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, followed by private committal services in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Vancouver, Washington. ---------- News Article (March 31, 1972 Columbian newspaper): Man killed in bulldozer accident - Photo on page 12 - A construction worker was killed when he was crushed under a bulldozer Thursday in the Livingston Mountain area of eastern Clark County, the State Patrol reported. Victim of the accident was identified as Kenneth E. Busig, 45, an employee of Roy Zimmerly Construction, who lived at 4013 NE 49th St. A state trooper said the mishap occurred alongside County Road 128, about half a mile west of Livingston Road at about 7 p.m. Busig was driving a truck, towing a low-boy trailer that was carrying a bulldozer. The vehicles bogged down in a soft shoulder, causing the low-boy to tilt. Busig was attempting to take the bulldozer off the low-boy, when it slid and rolled over on him. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital. ---------- Kenny lost his son Michael Allen Busig in a trailer fire two weeks before Kenny died. A few days before Kenny's fatal accident, he had fell off a horse and was drug through a fence. Kenny was on crutches at the time of the dozer accident. ---------- Military Service: Honorable Discharge from United States Navy on August 27, 1947 Place of discharge: U. S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, California Date of entry into active service: 24 March 1944 Highest rank or rating held: Motor Machinist's Mate Third Service (vessels and stations served on): U. S. Naval Training Station, Farragut, Idaho; ATB, Camp Bradford, NOB, Norfolk, Virginia; ATB, Andrew Bay, Panama City, Florida; USS LST 681; Naval Air Base, Coronado, California; USS LST 255; NATU, NavPhibBase, Coronado, California. Remarks: Entitled to the following Medals: Asiatic-Pacific-2 stars, American Area, Philippine Liberation - 1 star, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct --------- On April 20, 1948, in Vancouver, Washington, Kenneth Busig married Marilyn Jean Burris, born on 11 JUN 1931 in Conway, Walsh County, North Dakota. They had eight children, six boys and two girls. --------- Kenneth Busig was a direct descendant of Capt. Elisha Barton, a Revolutionary War soldier. ---------- Kenneth Busig Family Tree

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Where is Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Busig's memorial?
Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Busig's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Shawnee, Johnson County, USA.
When did Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Busig death?
Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Busig death on 30 Mar 1972 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Busig's memorial?
Latitude: 39.0167700
Longitude: -94.7228800

Family Members:

Parent

John Harold “Pop” Busig

(1901 - 1971)

Spouse

Marilyn Jean Burris Busig

(1931 - 1993)

Siblings

Harold Wayne “Harry” Busig

(1925 - 2007)

Children

Michael Allen Busig

(1951 - 1972)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0167700, -94.7228800

2. Shawnee Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0181007, -94.7228012

3. Pleasant View Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0192490, -94.7236862

4. Shawnee Indian Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0210800, -94.7123400

5. Campbell Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0294952, -94.7087479

6. Antioch Pioneer Cemetery
Merriam, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9934807, -94.6868896

7. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9763985, -94.7277985

8. Cross Cemetery (Defunct)
Mission, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0223083, -94.6582565

9. Lenexa Cemetery
Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9681015, -94.7416992

10. Shawnee Friends Mission Cemetery
Mission, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0185800, -94.6568200

11. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Lenexa, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9666748, -94.7418594

12. Saint Michaels Memorial Garden and Columbarium
Mission, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0081100, -94.6495800

13. Highland Cemetery
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0111008, -94.6444016

14. Asbury Memorial Garden
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9932800, -94.6470000

15. Southminster Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0145600, -94.6407400

16. Valley View Columbarium and Memorial Garden
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9579200, -94.6838010

17. Village Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0083300, -94.6299900

18. Colonial Church Garden of Life
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0009900, -94.6300200

19. Christ Church Anglican Disciples' Garden
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9649200, -94.6502000

20. Old Mission United Methodist Church Columbarium
Fairway, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0293200, -94.6246500

21. Woolford Farm Grounds
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9822388, -94.6332169

22. Shawnee Methodist Mission Cemetery
Fairway, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0307846, -94.6217880

23. Corinth Cemetery
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9783000, -94.6266700

24. Old Monticello Cemetery
Shawnee, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9951973, -94.8359833