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Remembering Harry Lee Bosscher

Harry Lee Bosscher, age 95, of Jenison went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Harry proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in WWII. He was preceded in death by his wives, Jane (Ash) and Sherlene (Kloostra VanDam), as well as his eight siblings. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Peggy (and the late Joe) Hayes, Bette and Robert Rabe, Janice Bosscher, Thomas and Sheila Bosscher, Beverly and Robert Papke, Joy and Mark Jurries, Gail and Aaron Besemer; step-children, Sheryl and Robert Mulder, Richard and Karen VanDam, Ron and Cindy VanDam, David and Beth VanDam; sisters-in-law, Henrietta VanWingerden, Fran Pruis; brother-in-law, Gord Kloostra; his dearly loved cousin, Jean Kempema; and his special friend, Esther Bosscher. Harry was blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Ivanrest Christian Reformed Church, 3777 Ivanrest Avenue SW, Grandville, with Rev. Greg Ten Brink officiating. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet Harry’s family Friday, January 25, from 5-8 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Warriors Set Free, Faith Hospice or the Sunset Manor Benevolence Fund. Harry’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Sunset Manor and at Faith Hospice for their loving care of our dear Dad.

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Dear Peggy, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. It has been many decades but I remember well all the fun times we had back when we were kids going to Oakdale and playing after school etc Your dad had a very long and productive life- much to be thankful for and I know you and all the other “kids” will miss him. Thinking of all of your family, Christine Boerema Brown. Holland MI

— Christine Boerema Brown

Dear Jan, It's been a very long time since we last saw each other, close to 50 years. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as Shirley was one of your dad's caretakers at Sunset. She counted it an honor and priviledge to care for him. He was a Godly gentleman.

— Evan Cuperus

Gail & Aaron, So sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember him from Highland days. Take care, our prayers are with you. Ed & Gail Pelton

— Ed & Gail Pelton

My deepest sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family

— David M. Smith KC8PCL

We are very sorry for the loss of your father. We are praying for your family.

— George and Terry Smith

If it weren't so snowy Dave and I would drive up to Michigan for Uncle Harry's funeral is Saturday.Tonight's weather forecast don't look very good for the whole Midwest. DEAR cousins and spouses, children of Harry and Jane We join you in your thoughts and prayers as you grieve and celebrate. your dad and mom were the transportation for me ,the babe and mom to New Mexico where the two of us lived with grandpa and grandma as dad was in the service! LOVE TO ALL, rosemary - as Harty knew me! Harry has completed his exams and has been welcomed for this his graduation. And his home-going to his Lord is being celebrated. I love you Uncle Harry. Except for Aunt Et there is a Jacob and NellyBosscher family reunion over there!!

— Rose and Dave Daining, Pella Iowa

Peggy & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Julie, Carrie & Ashley

— Julie Mesman

Dear Bev, Bob and family, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your Dad was a very special friend to us and to many others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

— Dan & Andrea Stephens

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