David Lee Bush, 51, of Pleasanton, Kansas, died Sunday, March 8, 2009. He was born April 11, 1957 at Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Edward and Ruby Farris Bush. He was employed with Foodfair Grocery Store in Mound City prior to moving to Kansas City where he worked as a security guard. David was a practical joker and enjoyed writing poetry. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant sister, Patsy. Survivors include his mother, Ruby Matlock ; two brothers, Charles Bush and Ron Bush; one sister, Diana Bush and his Cockatiel, "Sweety" Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Littell Cemetery, Pleasanton, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to the David Bush Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.coffelschneider.com Arrangements: Coffel-Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Kansas.