Mearle Marie Rush

Merle (Shoebotham) Rush, 96, of Lincoln, passed away on March 18, 2016. She was born in Reynolds, NE to Russel and Marie (Compton) Shoebotham. She had one sibling, Leland. Merle was a 15+ year member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Lincoln. Life member of the National Education Association. Phi Delta Gamma, past state president of Kappa Kappa Iota. Merle and George Grosseohme in 1940 and had two children, Son: Leland, who died in infancy and a Daughter: Laura. In later years she married Leslie Rush. Merle was a life-long teacher. She ended her career after 19 years at Pound Junior High. She then worked 13 years at Eastern Ambulance/Rural Metro. Her main concern was that her students achieve their full potential and take advantage of all opportunities. She had a special love for her family. Merle was an avid traveler, with many trips around the U.S. and other countries. She enjoyed her collection of albums, one for each of her trips. Survivors: Daughter, Laurie Green and Grandson Sean Green, both of Santa Fe, NM. Granddaughter: Terri (Preston Sawyers). Great-Grandchildren: Amanda, Preston Jr. and Jackson Sawyers, all of Highlands Ranch, CO.