Donald Austin Busha

In Loving Memory of Donald Austin Busha

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend

1939 – 2025

Donald Austin Busha, age 85, passed away peacefully in the company of his loving family. Born

in Council Hill, Oklahoma, Donald was one of six children raised on a farm, where he learned the

values of hard work, resilience, and family principles that would guide him throughout his life.

Donald built a legacy, not only through his successful business, Busha Boatworks, but also

through the family he raised and the community he cherished. A proud father of seven children,

he is survived by Marla Busha, Donald Busha, Jr., Kevin Davis, Bob Busha and Casey Busha as

well as numerous grandchildren, a great-grandson, his sister Carla Keen and his brothers

Dennis Busha and Daniel Busha. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marylyn, whose

memory he honored every day.

A proud resident of Matagorda County, Donald was deeply rooted in the community he loved. He

was known for his generous spirit, his support of local efforts, and his deep passion for fishing.

The bays and backwaters of the region were his sanctuary, and he could often be found exploring

them with a rod in hand and a story to tell.

Donald’s memory will live on in the waters he cherished, the family he loved, and the community

he helped shape. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life, Memorial with reception, of Donald Austin Busha:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:30am

Location:

The Storm Shack

160 South Gulf Road

Matagorda, TX

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society