Thursday, June 30, 2016
Busty was one of my heroes at St. James Church. A person would only have to ask once and he would say yes and pitch in. He helped me with phone calling for a stewardship fund raising campaign for the church, ushered during Mass every Saturday night (looking very handsome in his blue usher suitcoat) and whole heartedly helped with set-up for the summer festival, showing up early in the morning at the tent, holding ladders and handing signs to men, initiating and volunteering for whatever else he could do. (with his energy and positive spirit,we didn't know he was then in his 80's!) He talked about his dear wife, his children and grandchildren who he was so proud of, and his love for the Jamestown Boys (and now Girls) Club of which he was one of the longest members. I regret I only met this kind, wonderful man in the 1990's through my past job working for the church. I am sure he contributed much more to the parish and community that I am not aware of. I am also sorry I never met his dear wife. Busty was an intelligent man with an interest in civic events. He would catch my husband Paul before Mass to discuss issues and concerns of the day. I remember when he told us he had turned 90. He couldn't believe his good fortune!. We will miss him so much. Our deepest sympathy to his friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda and Paul Demler
