Harriet Ellen Busse (Thompson) (1943-2020)

Source: Cutler-O'Neill/Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home (Council Bluffs, Iowa) website.

Harriet Ellen Busse, age 76, of Council Bluffs, passed away at her home on May 3, 2020.

Harriet was born May 7, 1943, in Forest City, IA., to the late Garland and Doris Thompson. Her father Garland started the Open Door Mission in Omaha. Harriet was united in marriage to Charles E. Busse, on January 24, 1964, in Omaha, and they were blessed with children Jesse and Susanah. Harriet worked for the Omaha Public Schools as a counselor for many years. She is a member of Christ Community Church in Omaha, and volunteered at the Henry Doorly Zoo, where she was a master gardener for over 20 years. She loved her family, and the zoo family, where she served as head of the zoo crew.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Chuck in 2015.

Survivors include son Jesse E. and wife Kathy L. Busse; daughter Susanah M. Busse, all of Council Bluffs; grandchildren Micah (Alyssa) Busse and Miranda (Jacob) Baxter, Autumn and Alyssa Gregory; sister Carolyn Purchase, of Forest City, IA.; brothers Don Thompson and wife Alene, of Omaha, David Thompson, of Carterville, MO.; nieces and nephews.

Due to Coronavirus, a Celebration of Harriet's life will be held at a later date. A private family graveside service will be held at Plumer Settlement Cemetery.