"My thoughts prayers and deepest condolences to you and your family ."
In loving memory of
Carol J. Bushmeyer
March 20, 2018
Carol Bushmeyer, age 61, of Quincy, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 3:22 pm in Blessing Hospital.
Carol was born April 3, 1956 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Donald and Annett Green Orr. She married her high school sweetheart Rodney Bushmeyer on April 27, 1974 in Kinderhook, IL. He was the love of her life and she was dedicated to helping him on the family farm. He survives.
Carol was a 1974 graduate of West Pike High School and graduated from Quincy Beauty Academy. She had a beauty shop in her home near Hull so she could be a stay at home mom. They moved to Quincy in 1999 and she was employed in the J. C. Penney Beauty Salon until she and Patti Bruns opened, "Talk of the Town" beauty shop on 24th Street where she worked as well until 2013. Carol was a member of The Crossing and loved boating, singing, traveling and spending time with friends at the Lake of the Ozarks. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, riding in her convertible and going out to dinner with friends.
Survivors in addition to her husband Rod include three children, Joe (Kim) Bushmeyer of Dardenne Prairie, MO, Tenille (Noi) Sonethongkham of Quincy and Bryce (Callie) Bushmeyer of Hull, IL; 10 grandchildren, Alex, Audrey, Nick and Ryan Bushmeyer of Dardenne Prairie, MO, Logan, Bella and Brooks Sonethongkham of Quincy, and Reese and Pierce Bushmeyer of Hull, IL; 2 sisters and 2 brothers, nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson Roman Bushmeyer. She is now dancing in heaven with Roman in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. Karaoke is on the docket next.
Services: 10:00 am Saturday, March 24, 2018 at The Crossing, with Pastor Chris Lefever officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Friday March 23, 2018 at The Crossing (48th & Maine)
Memorials: Camp Callahan
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Rod, I'm so sorry to hear about Carol. She was always so sweet and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to each of you. Carol welcomed me into the West Pike Community with open arms 36 years ago, even if I was from North Pike. She was one classy lady inside and out. She will be missed."
"I was so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Carol was a warm, loving person with a bubbly personality that brightened many people's lives. Sending prayers, hugs, and caring thoughts to the whole family."
"Rod. So sorry for your loss. Please pass my condolences on to Tenille and the rest of your family."
"I'm so sorry about Carol passing I loved her so much she was such a good friend and such a good person and she will be sadly missed N."
"My thoughts and prayers are with this family especially Dee Dee and her family and Rod rod and his family"
"Carol was a beautiful lady inside and out ! We will all miss her beautiful smile coming into the supply house. Hugs and prayers to all of you?"
"Prayers. Her kindness will never be forgotten."
"So very sorry to hear of your loss ? Carol was a beautiful strong lady....so classy! I enjoyed talking to her when she would do my hair, and I also enjoyed watching the kids. She made the best homemade Caramels in the world!!! I used to eat them when I would babysit ? still have the recipe. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family ?"
"Rod, Bryce & Family, I came to visitation but my old legs couldn't stand long enough so I'll say to you how wonderful Carol and your family have always been. My heart goes out to you all. Our paths will cross one day and I'll tell you more face to face. Carol was always the nicest friend and you were lucky to have her all these years. God Bless. Mike Schuttler"
"Carol was a beautiful person inside and out. Her beautiful smile always made you feel special when she spoke to you. She will be missed by many. Rod and the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time."
"So sorry sending prayers and hugs."
"So sorry to hear of the loss of a beautiful person. I can?t hear ?I Don?t Know How to Love Him? without thinking of Carol singing it, and that was over 40 years ago. Prayers for all of you."
"Rodney and family, I am so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She was a kind, warm, sweet person and always had a smile for anyone."
"Sorry Rodney. She's an amazing woman. Prayers to you and the entire family. God Bless"
"Sending all prayers and love to the family. What a beautiful lady inside and out. She will be missed by many."
"Carol was a very sweet lady with a lot of class. First time I met her. I immediately liked her and knew we would remain friends. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. June and Chuck Mcgrew"
"Carol was an amazing lady in many ways. I came to know her through the cancer fight. She was always putting on a strong will no matter what. Always remember her as beautiful,kind,sweet, classy lady. Sincerest sympathy to Rod & family."
"We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please take comfort in knowing that God took Carol to be with him in his house."
"I am so sorry to hear about Carol. She was always very kind to me. God bless you in your mourning."
"Carol was one in a million. She didn?t know a stranger and reached out to those who just needed a little extra effort to get to know them. I never heard her say an in- kind word about anyone . She was too angelic for this world .thanks Carol for being a friend."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.Carol is your Angel in heaven watching out for u till u are together again. She will be truly missed."
"Sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to the family. What a wonderful person she was. Tim and Joni Monroe -Hagan"
"Our heart felt condolence Rod & family. You all our in our thoughts and prayers! Love & hugs!"
"Rodney and family. There are no words I can say that willl lessen the sorrow of losing Carol. She was one of a kind, special any many ways. Smart, loyal, loving, and caring are just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe her. I was a witness to the love story between Rod and Carol in high school. They were so right together. She was taken from us way too young. Please accept my deepest condolences."
"So saddened by your loss. Your family will be in my prayers."
"We met Carol at the Payson fire departments fund raisers at the Haunted Tavern. She was strikingly beautiful and always had a smile and kind word even though we didn't know each other well. We enjoyed driving Reese home from pre-k occasionally and she must have gotten some of Carol's beautiful spirit. Sympathies to all of you. Hugs and prayers, Larry & Pat Veile"
"Rod I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of time spent watching basketball games with you and Carol. Sending love and prayers to you and your family."
"Sending hugs and prayer to all that cared for her. When Rodney brought Hester to McDonalds, he always spoken of Carol with such love. May God bring you comfort."
"Rod and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Carol, as did anyone who met this special lady, so many great memories."
"Sorry to read of Carol?s passing. She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"Hugs and prayers for this tough time. ??"
"I?m so sorry for your loss. Carol was a beautiful woman inside and out. She sang beautiful and made a fantastic cheesecake. She will be missed by many. I picture her happy and healthy holding her precious grandson in all of God?s Glory. Till we meet again. Praying for peace and comfort to wrap around you."
"I am very saddened to hear of Carol?s death. She was a special lady who always treated me with great kindness and love. May God comfort you, Rod, and your family and bring you all peace."
"Met you later in life but felt like I knew you all of my life."
"Carol was such a beautiful person inside & out. So caring. I got to know Carol when I would get my hair done with Patti. She will be missed by many. My prayers to the family"
"Prayers to the family! I really enjoyed the years working with her at JCPenney Salon. She was a fabulous stylist and person!"
"TENILLE, I am so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. She was a dandy! My heart goes out to you all. Sending a super tight hug to you all. Love, Janet"
"Love and prayers for all of you!!"
"Very sorry for your loss, prayers to your family"
"So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers."
"I recall a sleep over with cabbage patch dolls. I remember going to St Louis in the Mini Van and hearing both Carol and Tenille sing. She sounded like an angel and so did Tenille. Bella comes by it naturally. I remember how pretty she was. She was smart and knew what she was doing. She cut my hair when her shop was in Hull out of her home. She had a beautiful smile and wise words. Miss you from Nevada. All our love, Brent Susan Bailey Kaycee and Logan"
"Condolences from the Higgins family. Tenille it sounds like your mother was a wonderful woman. Sorry for your loss."
"Carol was so sweet an I always enjoyed her company. What a wonderful person! My love goes out to all of you!"
"Tenille and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for your family through this terrible time. Jeremy, Tiffany, and the kids"
"I?m soooooooo sorry. Carol will always have a special place in my heart. A very special friend indeed... RIP My friend... I Love you..."
"Love you dear friend! We will miss your smiling face- until we dance together in Heaven!"
"So very very sorry. My deepest sympathies to the family."
"Thoughts and prayers for the family. Our deepest sympathy."
"Prayers to the family during this time of sorrow. I feel your pain as I just lost my mother this month as well. I'm not sure if the family remembers me, as much as my mom. I know how much of a family person she was. I can remember when I was little, she would do my mom's hair at her home in Hull. Rest in peace Carol and keep my mom company."
"Prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss She was a wonderful person. No more pain."
"Rest In Peace sweet lady. Thought and prayers for Rod and family."
"We are so sorry to hear of Carol?s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Rodney and family. She will be missed...it was a privilege to have known her."
"Prayers for family So sorry for your loss"
"Sorry for your loss. God Bless!"
"Carol was a beautiful person, she will be missed, prayers for the family."
"Prayers for Rodney, Tenille and family. Carol was a very caring and thoughtful person who will be missed by many."
"So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family."
"Carol was a beautiful person, she will be missed, prayers for all,?"
"Prayers to all the family! Carol was one of the strongest women I know! I don't know if she knew it but she influenced me in so many ways, from work to family and friendship! One time that stands out for me was when my youngest was in her first year of college and extremely homesick. She would tell me as I cried because my daughter was so upset and wanted to come home, Patti make her stay there, she will be fine, I know it rips your heart out to see her so upset but you cant let her know. Its better for her if she stays there. Carol always gave good advice! I have really missed that and her flare to always look her best whether she felt good or not. Also I will miss when we would go out for lunch because I'm a creature of habit and tend to order the same thing, but when I was with Carol I always said "Ill have the same." I was never disappointed! I'm sure she is up in heaven holding Roman and laughing with her mom and dad! They all had such contagious smiles! Such an inspiration! Love you Carol,"
"Thinking of you at this time. Sending love your way"
"She was a very special lady of our community, and a great person to the area."
"Prayers for all your dear family and loved ones."
"Carol will always hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget my home away from home when I lived in Quincy??. I know Carol and Roman are walking hand in hand watching over all of their loved ones. I love all of you and you will be in my prayers."
"So very sorry. Prayers for each of you as you cope with this loss."
"So sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She will be missed by many."
"Carol was such a beautiful person. She did my hair for many years until she retired and I very much enjoyed our talks and her warm hearted friendship. I was heartbroken when she retired...I will miss her and her beautiful smile. So many prayers for Rod and the family."
"Sorry to hear of Carol's passing. She was a special lady!"
"Sending many prayers love and hugs to Rodney and his beautiful family. I was so blessed to have known Carol . She was a very special friend to me. I?ll always cherish our times together ?"