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November 16, 2018

Bush Wins CertiPUR-US® Award

Bobby Bush Honored with CertiPUR-US® Outstanding Leadership Award

 

(Rochester Hills, Mich. — November 16, 2018) — Bobby Bush of Hickory Springs Manufacturing, Co. (HSM) in Hickory, N.C., was honored by CertiPUR-US® with its Outstanding Leadership Award at its recent fall meeting in St. Louis.

Bush played a key role in the development of the CertiPUR-US program, now marking its 10th year, and has continued to foster its success. He was integral to the creation of the original CertiPUR-US Advisory Board consisting of association leaders, academics, environmentalists, chemists, and mattress and upholstered furniture manufacturers.

Recognized as an innovator in bio-based and combustion-modified foams, the Duke University graduate has been active and outspoken in the fields of environmental and regulatory activity. He is technical director of the Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC) and has served several terms as president of the Polyurethane Foam Association, as well as the not-for-profit Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, the organization that administers the CertiPUR-US program.

“Back when the certification of flexible polyurethane foam was just a concept, Bobby was one of the very first in the industry to step up and support the program,” says Mike Crowell, executive director of the CertiPUR-US program. “He was one of the architects of our original business plan, contributing an industry perspective that paved the way for success. He foresaw the extraordinary benefits this program would offer by raising the bar for foam and giving consumers comfort and confidence in the products they bring into their home.”

Past honorees of the CertiPUR-US Outstanding Leadership Award are James McIntyre, partner, McIntyre and Lemon law firm, and Robert Luedeka, immediate past president of the Polyurethane Foam Association.

November 16, 2018

Bush Wins CertiPUR-US® Award

Bobby Bush Honored with CertiPUR-US® Outstanding Leadership Award

 

(Rochester Hills, Mich. — November 16, 2018) — Bobby Bush of Hickory Springs Manufacturing, Co. (HSM) in Hickory, N.C., was honored by CertiPUR-US® with its Outstanding Leadership Award at its recent fall meeting in St. Louis.

Bush played a key role in the development of the CertiPUR-US program, now marking its 10th year, and has continued to foster its success. He was integral to the creation of the original CertiPUR-US Advisory Board consisting of association leaders, academics, environmentalists, chemists, and mattress and upholstered furniture manufacturers.

Recognized as an innovator in bio-based and combustion-modified foams, the Duke University graduate has been active and outspoken in the fields of environmental and regulatory activity. He is technical director of the Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC) and has served several terms as president of the Polyurethane Foam Association, as well as the not-for-profit Alliance for Flexible Polyurethane Foam, the organization that administers the CertiPUR-US program.

“Back when the certification of flexible polyurethane foam was just a concept, Bobby was one of the very first in the industry to step up and support the program,” says Mike Crowell, executive director of the CertiPUR-US program. “He was one of the architects of our original business plan, contributing an industry perspective that paved the way for success. He foresaw the extraordinary benefits this program would offer by raising the bar for foam and giving consumers comfort and confidence in the products they bring into their home.”

Past honorees of the CertiPUR-US Outstanding Leadership Award are James McIntyre, partner, McIntyre and Lemon law firm, and Robert Luedeka, immediate past president of the Polyurethane Foam Association.

November 12, 2018

Joe York

Joe York

Joe York

April 16, 1947 – October 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Dan York announces his passing on October 29, 2018, at age 71. Taken too soon, Joe passed peacefully with his family by his side after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 16, 1947, in Temple, Texas to Silas Albert York Jr. and Maude Louise Jenkins.
A native Texan, Joe graduated from Belton High School, in 1965, where he excelled as a football athlete achieving All State recognition and earned an athletic scholarship to University of Texas at Arlington. He could often be found racing his 56 Chevy at Little River Dragway and out in the countryside.
Joe began his career in the polyurethane foam industry at ER Carpenter in Temple. He and his family relocated to Brenham, Texas, where he began his employment at Texas Fibers on May 1,1977. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to Vice President in Charge of the Foam Division of Texas Fibers. In September 1982, Texas Fibers was acquired by MPI and Joe was named Vice President of all MPI foam products. In December of 1985, he and his family relocated to Arlington, Texas where Joe worked in the corporate office in Fort Worth. Leggett and Platt, Inc. acquired MPI on May 18, 1986. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, Leggett & Platt Urethane Group. During his tenure, the L & P Urethane Group grew to approximately 31 operations. Joe retired on January 1, 2012 after 35 years of outstanding service to the company. His fondest memories were his years of vast travels across the world, golf outings, running, fishing and enjoying new adventures with his colleagues.
He enjoyed every day of his retirement working outdoors on his son’s ranch near Cottonwood, Texas and immersing himself in the sports and activities of his three granddaughters who filled him with much love and kept his heart youthful. Joe was a true gentlemen and will most be remembered for his character, loyalty, grit, and endless dedication to his children and granddaughters. Joe was a competitive runner for many years in the DFW Metroplex and reached the pinnacle of his career completing the Minneapolis Marathon in 2014. He remained true to his passion of exercise programs, long walks, and a healthy lifestyle. Joe loved to travel and especially enjoyed annual Christmas ski trips with his family and long runs along the beaches of Southern California and Destin, Fla.
In 1966, he married his wife, Judith Ann Bode, and later became a proud father of two daughters and a son.
Joe was adored and is survived by daughter, Julie Annette Drake and son-in-law, Kevin Drake, of Thrall, Texas, daughter, Jill Dannette York-Dombroski and son-in-law, Jack Dombroski, of Edina, Minn., and his son, Joe Bradley York and fiance, Cathy Dodson, of Cross Plains, Texas; three granddaughters, Reagan Drake (22), Jade Dombroski (17), Jordan Dombroski (17); sister, Janice McClung and husband, Jerry McClung, of Moffatt, Texas; and brother, Jack York and wife, Rebecca, of Wichita Falls, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
His family would like to thank the amazing Neurosurgery Department of the University of Minnesota Medical Center for their valiant efforts.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Road, Temple, TX, 76504, with burial at Bellwood Memorial Park and a luncheon following.
Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Melanoma Research Foundation.
Published on October 31, 2018
http://obituaries.joplinglobe.com/obituary/joe-york-1947-2018-1071031381

November 12, 2018

Joe York

Joe York

Joe York

April 16, 1947 – October 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Joe Dan York announces his passing on October 29, 2018, at age 71. Taken too soon, Joe passed peacefully with his family by his side after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 16, 1947, in Temple, Texas to Silas Albert York Jr. and Maude Louise Jenkins.
A native Texan, Joe graduated from Belton High School, in 1965, where he excelled as a football athlete achieving All State recognition and earned an athletic scholarship to University of Texas at Arlington. He could often be found racing his 56 Chevy at Little River Dragway and out in the countryside.
Joe began his career in the polyurethane foam industry at ER Carpenter in Temple. He and his family relocated to Brenham, Texas, where he began his employment at Texas Fibers on May 1,1977. Shortly thereafter, he was promoted to Vice President in Charge of the Foam Division of Texas Fibers. In September 1982, Texas Fibers was acquired by MPI and Joe was named Vice President of all MPI foam products. In December of 1985, he and his family relocated to Arlington, Texas where Joe worked in the corporate office in Fort Worth. Leggett and Platt, Inc. acquired MPI on May 18, 1986. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, Leggett & Platt Urethane Group. During his tenure, the L & P Urethane Group grew to approximately 31 operations. Joe retired on January 1, 2012 after 35 years of outstanding service to the company. His fondest memories were his years of vast travels across the world, golf outings, running, fishing and enjoying new adventures with his colleagues.
He enjoyed every day of his retirement working outdoors on his son’s ranch near Cottonwood, Texas and immersing himself in the sports and activities of his three granddaughters who filled him with much love and kept his heart youthful. Joe was a true gentlemen and will most be remembered for his character, loyalty, grit, and endless dedication to his children and granddaughters. Joe was a competitive runner for many years in the DFW Metroplex and reached the pinnacle of his career completing the Minneapolis Marathon in 2014. He remained true to his passion of exercise programs, long walks, and a healthy lifestyle. Joe loved to travel and especially enjoyed annual Christmas ski trips with his family and long runs along the beaches of Southern California and Destin, Fla.
In 1966, he married his wife, Judith Ann Bode, and later became a proud father of two daughters and a son.
Joe was adored and is survived by daughter, Julie Annette Drake and son-in-law, Kevin Drake, of Thrall, Texas, daughter, Jill Dannette York-Dombroski and son-in-law, Jack Dombroski, of Edina, Minn., and his son, Joe Bradley York and fiance, Cathy Dodson, of Cross Plains, Texas; three granddaughters, Reagan Drake (22), Jade Dombroski (17), Jordan Dombroski (17); sister, Janice McClung and husband, Jerry McClung, of Moffatt, Texas; and brother, Jack York and wife, Rebecca, of Wichita Falls, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.
His family would like to thank the amazing Neurosurgery Department of the University of Minnesota Medical Center for their valiant efforts.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3rd, at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home, 3110 Airport Road, Temple, TX, 76504, with burial at Bellwood Memorial Park and a luncheon following.
Memorial donations may be made in Joe’s name to the Melanoma Research Foundation.
Published on October 31, 2018
http://obituaries.joplinglobe.com/obituary/joe-york-1947-2018-1071031381

November 5, 2018

Robin Grieve

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Grieve, Robin Robin Leslie Grieve passed away Monday October 29, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to the late H. Osborn and Lesley Grieve. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, J. Patricia (Pat), son David (Brecken Groendyke) Grieve and his grandchildren Kennedy, Keaton, Kailynn, Blake and Brock. Aside from his parents, Robin was preceded in death by his son Michael and brother Kenneth. Robin was a pioneer in the polyurethane industry having spent many years with The Upjohn Company and The Dow Chemical Company. He served as Chairman of the Society of Plastics Industry and consulted for Olin Chemical, SynUthane International, Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co Ltd and Baalbaki PU Systems. He loved to travel and his business dealings took him all over the world from his homeland of Scotland to America and all over Europe, China and the Middle East. He loved meeting new people from all walks of life with different religions, ethnicities, experiences, cultures and knowledge. He had a generous nature, a great sense of humor and a humble demeanor. He treated everyone with respect and honesty and had a true appreciation for life. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A private celebration of life open house will be held on Thursday, November 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Clark on Keller Lake, 2499 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 for family, close friends and the residents and staff at Clark. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Ada Christian School or Grand Rapids Christian School (Science Departments). His final resting place will in a private park across from his former home in Guilford, Connecticut under his two favorite copper beech trees.

http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=robin-grieve&pid=190640999&fhid=5484

 

https://www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com/notices/Robin-Grieve

 

 

a March 1975 photo of Robin when he was general manager of manufacturing for Upjohn Polymer BV in Delfzijl, The Netherlands, courtesy of Dave Threlkeld.