Evelyn “Ruth” Bosworth, age 87, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wyoming, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2015. She worked at various places including Metal Craft for 18 years, Knoll Inc. and most recently at Koezes until she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Wayne Bosworth, Sr. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Wayne “Jay” Jr. and Beth Bosworth; grandchildren, Jayson Bosworth, Kelli-Jo Bosworth, Jared and Katy Bosworth, Zach and Chelsea Haugen, Taylor Bosworth, Abygail Bosworth; great grandchildren, Dagan, Jaxon, and Brayden. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday 4 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. Interment Kent Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 3-4 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Gentiva Hospice. We would like to express our deep gratitude for the kindness, love and dedication shown to Ruth and our family to all the caregivers and especially Cathy Dreyer, Racheal Gorski and Kristi Villanueva of Gentiva Hospice, Jessica Collins and Kailey Rahme of Diversified Medical Staffing, and Pam Aman of The Area Agency on Aging; along with a big thank you to all our family and friends for your support.
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November 30, 2015 1:30pm
Jay,
I'm so sorry for your loss I have so many memories of your mom she was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known and the best neighbor anyone could ask for .
I pray the God will provide the peace and comfort that you and your family need as you mourn the loss of your mom .
God Bless,
Gary
- Gary Vande Velde
November 30, 2015 12:25pm
Jay I am sorry for your loss. I used to work with your Mom at Metalcraft and have not seen her in a long time. my son Mark went to school with you also. May you have peace and comfort. Marge Taylor
- marjorie taylor
November 29, 2015 3:48am
Jay and Beth and family, we send you our sympathy and have you all in our prayers.
- Art and Evie Grasmeyer