Jeannette "Aunt Pete" Bush

Born in Columbus, Ohio on September 10, 1944 to the late Winfield and Ruth (McCaula) Kinder, Pete grew up on a farm in Lancaster, Ohio, where she developed a lifelong love and appreciation for nature.

Pete was a woman of strong faith, a strong will, and an independent spirit. She was caring, loving, intelligent, sharp-witted, and known for her practical nature and frugal ways. She took great pride in her home and was committed to keeping it clean and welcoming. A homemaker at heart, she also worked at The Limited warehouse and in the Kroger deli department.

Pete had a special talent for knitting and lovingly made blankets, potholders, and crosses for family and friends. She found joy in the simple things in life, cherished her family, loved nature, and had a special place in her heart for cats. Above all, her faith and family were important parts of her life. Her strong personality, quick wit, and independent nature made her uniquely Pete, and she will be remembered with love by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Pete was preceded in death by her former husbands, Howard Leroy Swartzlander and George D. Bush; her children, DJ Swartzlander, Mike Bush, and Penny Davis; and her brother, Jim Kinder.

She is survived by her sons, Chris (Kelly) Swartzlander and Robert (Margaret) Bush; sisters, Ruth Burris and Virginia Ebersbach; and grandchildren, Sarah Bush, Rede Davis, Nathan and Kyle Stapleton, Payton Swartzlander, Kilian Kain, Sean Mason, and Lara Mason.

Family and friends are invited to gather from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Schoedinger East, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH 43232. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.