William Brian Bushong

WILLIAM BRIAN BUSHONG (Age 62), beloved father, brother, and husband died on March 4, 2016 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, MD of complications from acute myeloid leukemia. Bill is survived by his wife of 28 years Rebecca “Becky” Bushong, his sister Carol Bushong, and his children Ellen and William “Drew” Bushong.

Bill received his B.A in History from North Carolina State University, his M.A from Appalachian State University, and obtained his Ph.D in American Studies from George Washington University. A noted historian and scholar, Bill authored numerous publications on architectural history, White House history and historic preservation. Bill worked at the White House Historical Association for many years - first as Historian and Webmaster and later as Chief Historian. He also enjoyed a long professional association as an instructor for the graduate program of Historic Preservation at Goucher College.

An informal celebration of Bill’s life for family and friends will be held the week of March 6th at the Hawthorne Village Center, 6175 Sunny Spring Rd, in Columbia, MD with another memorial service to follow later in Washington, D.C. Details to follow on social media and other outlets.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Hunt Valley MD, 11350 McCormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or http://www.lls.org/ways-to-donate