Verna E. Bushong

Verna Bushong, 94, of Goshen, died at her home early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2012, of natural causes. She was born August 14, 1917, in Elkhart County to the late Harley and Dora (Anglemyer) Shank. She married Paul E. Bushong December 9, 1935 in Garrett. He died December 27, 2007. She is survived by five daughters, Dolores (Richard) Dunlap of Arlington, Texas, Judith (Daniel) Walter of Goshen, Mary (David) McCreary of Wakarusa, and Susan (Jeffrey) Burnworth and Cynthia (James) Mattern, both of Nappanee; a son, Charles (Becky) Bushong of Elkhart; 23 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Sherman of Goshen. She was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Hunter; two brothers, Donald and Claude Shank; a grandson, Christopher Walter; and two granddaughters, Monica and Michelle Dunlap. A homemaker, Mrs. Bushong was well known for her baking skills, especially her homemade cinnamon rolls. She loved to cook and prepare meals to entertain friends in her home. She was an excellent seamstress, sewing and crocheting many lovely pieces for her family and friends. She volunteered with Caring Friends at Greencroft and Sharing Citizens, Wakarusa. She and her husband were longtime members of Bible Baptist Church, Wakarusa, and active members of Indiana Dunes Airstream Club. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 13, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. A 10 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012, funeral service will be conducted at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Pastor Stan Godfrey will officiate. Burial will follow in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Interra Credit Union for Christopher Walter or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.