Peter James William Bush

1st November 1945 - 4th October 2026
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BUSH, Peter James William

1-11-1945 – 4-10-2026 

With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Peter, at Southland Hospital on Saturday 4th October 2026, aged 80 years.

Dearly loved and cherished husband of Jenny, for nearly 60 years.

Dearly loved father and grandfather of Paul and Karen, Annalise, Brittany and Tegan*; Tracy* and Tori and Terry and Sandra; and great-grandfather of Ruby, Mia, Ryland, Nate and Levi.

Dearly loved son of Doug* and Jessie* Bush, son-in-law of George* and Phyllis* Reid and brother and brother-in-law of Ailsa* and Burt* Hazlett and Stanley* and Betty* Frisby. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and friend to many.

"The race is over and the last bet is placed"
"Rest In Peace Peter"

As per Peter’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to Jenny at 2 Riverside School Road, RD Dipton 9791

(*denotes deceased)

Messages

Oh Jenny, so very sad to read of Peter's passing, what a lovely Man he was and you will miss him so much. Know we are thinking of you and the Family. Treasure your Many Memories
Sharyn and Harry Whyte , Dipton
So sorry for your loss .Thinking of you all
Teneka Rooney, Invercargill
Peter ,you will be sadly missed
Ken & Allison Buchanan , Alexandra
To Jenny and family, Debbie and I would like to pass on our most sincere condolences at this sad time of Peter’s passing. Wayne and Debbie Harper Winton
Wayne Harper , Winton
Kind thoughts to Jenny still remember U getting off the News Bus ( if I'm correct and walking over to our woolshed to meet up Peter while he was shearing our sheep on more than 1 occasion. Also my parents were close friends of Peter ,s parents Doug and Jessie. All the best Jenny
Russell Palmer, Ch.Ch.
Our deepest sympathy Jenny thinking of you
May and Denis Clark , Riverton
Jenny and all family
Please accept my Sincere Sympathy on Peter’s passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Lilian McKenzie
Lilian McKenzie, Winton
Dear Jenny and family, so sorry to hear of Peter's passing, thinking of you all at this sad time
Geraldine Todd, Hervey bay, Queensland, Australia
so sorry to to read of peters passing sending my sincere condolences
Mary Kennedy , Christchurch
To Jenny and family we are sorry to hear of the passing of Peter'.Thinking of you at this sad time.
Charmayne and David Evans , Winton
Jenny, Paul & Family we were so sorry to read of Peter’s passing today, please know you are in our thoughts at this very sad time
Richard and Deidre
Richard & Deidre England, Hokonui
A loved husband for many years Jenny . Our sincere condolences to you and your family .
Helen Wilson and the Wilson boys
Helen Wilson, Arrowtown
Very sorry to hear of Peter's passing, thinking of you all at this time
Louis & Janet Spencer , Jilakin, Western Australia
Sending hugs to you all at this sad time of Peter’s passing.
Mandy , Timaru
Jenny, it is with sadness we acknowledge Peter’s passing, your best mate for nearly 60 years.
Good memories of a quiet and steady man, well respected in the Dipton community.
Thoughts are with you and all the family. 🌺
Judy and John Buchanan , Mosgiel
Jenny and family
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. I have very fond memories of Peter from our time living in Dipton
Rest in peace Peter
Debbie Haywood, Riverton
Sending our deepest sympathy to Peter’s family.
Judy and Ken Lawrie
Judy Lawrie , Invercargill
Deepest sympathy Jenny thinking of of you
May and Denny Clark , Riverton
Sending our deepest sympathy to Peter’s family, Judy and Ken Lawrie.
Judy Lawrie , Invercargill