Fred Williard Rush

Background

Rush, Fred Williard was born on March 28, 1929 in New Smyrna, Florida, United States. Son of Scott and Gladys Lillian (Rush) Landon.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, California State Polytechnic College, 1957; Master of Arts in Education, California State Polytechnic College, 1962.

Career

Teacher biology, Ceres (California) Union High School, 1958-1961; teacher, Sylvan Union School District, Modesto, California, 1961-1963; teacher, San Ardo (California) Union School District, 1963-1971; resource specialist, McSwain Union School District, Merced, California, 1973-1989; founder, director, Rush Reading Clinic, Merced, California, since 1976.

Membership

Chaplain California Penal Institutions, Merced and Fresno Counties, since 1984. Member Republican Task Force. Active Habitat for Humanity.

With United States Air Force, 1948-1952. Member Defenders of Wildlife (life).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, bicycling.

Connections

Married Beverly Joan Bibler, October 14, 1950. Children: Linda, Lee, Deborah, Mark, Bret.

Father:

Scott Landon

Mother:

Gladys Lillian (Rush) Landon

Spouse:

Beverly Joan Bibler

child:

Mark Rush

child:

Deborah Rush

child:

Bret Rush

child:

Lee Rush

child:

Linda Rush