John Henry Rush

John Henry Rush, 75, of Osburn, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 10, 2025 at Silverton of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Silverton, ID. John was born on August 15, 1949 in Gillette, WY, a son of the late William E. Rush and Ora Ladora (Ward) Rush.

John married Sandra Kay Philpot on September 23. 1966 in St. Maries, ID and had two daughters, Michelle and Rebecca. John was a truck driver for many years for various different companies. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, and playing a little guitar.

In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Leanne Rush; two brothers, Earl Rush and Terry Goff; a sister, Bette King; a brother in-law, Jerry King; and a great-grandson, Ayden Rush, who passed away the same day as John.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 59 years, Sandra Kay Rush of Osburn, ID; a daughter, Rebecca Anne (Troy) Hocking of Athol, ID; four grandchildren, Candace Rush of Post Falls, ID, Jason McClellan of Post Falls, ID, Cody (Aliana) Hocking of Virginia, Andrew (Kenzi) Hocking of Athol, ID; ten great-grandchildren, Austin Hood who is stationed in Germany, Alyssa Hood of Athol, ID, Luke Gilbert of Post Falls, ID, Eli, Nellie, Miles Hocking of Virginia and Jubilee, Letti, and Eloise Hocking of Post Falls, ID; a great great-grandson, Ashton Rush; a brother, George Rush; two brothers in-law, Steve (Bonnie) Philpot of Kellogg, ID; two sisters in-law, Linda Christiansen and Patricia Nickleby, both of Burke, ID; niece and nephew, Charley and Gail Tryon (and sons) of Osburn, ID; nephew, Robert (Pam) Christiansen of Burke, ID; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large extended family of many dear friends.

At John’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Memories of John and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Rush family with arrangements.