"Just heard about Dottie. She was such a nice lady. Last time I saw her was at the Eyota Cafe. She always had a smile and then we would start laughing about something. I went by they\'re home recently,and was wondering how they\'re doing. What a shock to hear she had passed away. My prayers and sympathy go out to all of you. Marilyn Hanson "
In loving memory of
Dorothy "Dottie" Bushman
June 10, 1946 - January 17, 2021
Celebration of Life for Doc and Dottie Bushman is Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 1 pm at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Food and Fellowship to follow at Chosen Valley Golf Course, Chatfield, MN.
Dorothy "Dottie" Bushman, 74, of Chatfield, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Dottie was born June 10, 1946 in Rochester to Floyd and Dorothy Stailey of Pleasant Grove. A young Marvin "Doc" Bushman frequently drove his motorcycle on the roads of Pleasant Grove in hopes of getting Dottie's attention. He finally won her over and they married on December 29, 1962. She and Doc enjoyed gambling trips and classic car cruises. Dottie liked to watch Wheel of Fortune, American Pickers, Storage Wars and reading the newspaper. Her family will remember Dottie for the many favorite foods she cooked. Most especially potato salad, hot enchilada's, and oyster stew. She kept a large backyard garden, canning and sharing its harvest.
Survivors include her two sons, Marvin (Darla) Bushman, Jr., and John Bushman (Cherie Holm); grandchildren, Morgan Bushman (Angel Ramirez Roja), Alex and Abby Bushman, and a brother Butch (Marlys) Stailey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doc on November 26, 2020 and by a daughter Jacqueline. A visitation for Dottie and Doc will be Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles. A Celebration of Life, followed by burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, will take place in the spring. Please share a memory of Dottie at her on-online guestbook and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Cards of sympathy may be mailed, in care of Dottie's family, to Hoff Funeral Home, PO Box 576, St. Charles, MN 55972.
Tributes
"When I first moved to Chatfield a couple years ago, I went down to buy a few things and test out Sunshine Foods. I was a little surprised at the price of a gallon of Ice Cream, but figured what the heck I?ll support local. I met Dottie for the first time when she was ringing me up. She said to me ?Did you see the price on this ice cream?? I said yeah haha.. She said ?you still want it?? I said yeah, I?ll get in trouble if I don?t get it. She said ?well... if my husband sent me down for ice cream, and it cost that much, he?d be going without.? I talked about her today, and told that story to another shop owner in town.. and how I knew right then, based on Dottie alone that I was home. I was devastated to hear hear about what happened, she?ll always be with me in that memory, even though I?d only met her a couple times. Sending prayers to your family, God bless you all. "
"Our sincere condolences Junior and family and John and family...So very hard to believe losing both parents within such a short time. They both enjoyed and shared so much in their life time. God brought them together again. Our love sent your way from Michigan...Robert & Trudy Wager"
"So sorry for your loss Morgan and family. Lifting you all up in prayer. May you take comfort in your memories and each other. - Sheila Kitzmann"
"Sending our sympathies to the Bushman Family. Your parent swill be greatly missed. "
"Dot always had a smile on her face for everyone. Our condolences to the family."
"Had lots of fun and laughter with Dottie. We had a few fun trips. Never a minute went by without a laugh. Deepest sympathies to you all. Jodie (Irish) Bosma"
"Dear family there are no words she was an absolutely wonderful woman conversationalist and beautiful soul! My heart goes out to you the entire family and loved ones."
"To the Bushman Family. May your memories bring you comfort. May the precious memories of your loved one be a comfort to you now,and may it help to know that many thoughts are with you in your sorrow. My deepest sympathy. Dorothy\'s cousin Beverly Ayer McLaughlin. mclaughlinbayer@aol.com"
"Our hearts are breaking for your family. We are sending huge hugs and prayers during this difficult time. She was such an amazing and beautiful woman. She will be missed."