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Greg Bostrom Obituary

Greg Bostrom 1946 ~ 2006 Gregory Arthur Bostrom 59, passed away October 15, 2006 in San Diego, California, following a determined fight with cancer. Greg was born December 4, 1946 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Wynn and Wilma Bostrom. Moved to SLC in 1961 where he attended Olympus High School, class of 1965. He then attended the University of Utah before joining the U.S. Army Reserves for six years when he was honorably discharged. Greg had an intense love for his adoring wife, Dianne. Together they enjoyed traveling with their Golden Retriever, Daisy, entertaining family and friends in their beautiful home in San Diego, and the joy of each other's company. Greg had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and especially fishing with his family. Greg and his boys avidly enjoyed attending and watching Denver Broncos games. Greg will always be remembered for his caring personality, warmth, and the ease which he befriended all. His quick wit and wry sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him. Greg was an elder at Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church in El Cajon , CA. He is survived by his loving wife Dianne, two sons, Brian Scott and Philip Wynn, mother, Wilma, sister Monetta Smoot (Wendell) all of San Diego; brothers Douglas Wynn (Sally) from Clancy, MT; Donald Allan (Ginny) from SLC, UT. Preceded in death by his Father Wynn Barnes Bostrom from SLC. Funeral services will be held Friday October 20, 2006 at 10 a.m., Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church 455 Church Way, El Cajon, CA. He will be laid to rest immediately following at Singing Hills Memorial Park 2800 De Hesa Road, El Cajon, CA. The family suggests donations in his name to the American Cancer Society for Bladder Cancer Research.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2006.

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Jill

October 20, 2006

Brian,
I am so so sorry for your loss.I remember you often expressing how much your dad meant to you. My thoughts are with you.

Neal Stevens

October 20, 2006

I have often wondered what happened to Greg. He and I were great friends at the University of Utah. Over the years I have thought fondly of him many times, and wondered what happened to him. I tried to locate him on several occasions bus was unsuccessful. I fondly remember many adventures, especially when a certain song plays. Those were the days that I truly wish I could relive especially if could have them again with friends like Greg.

I lived on a Yacht in San Diego behind the East Tower Sharadon for many years. I wish I had known he lived there. It would have been a marvelous reunion.

I met Greg New Years Eve 1965. It was snowing hard, 18” of snow had accumulated on the roads, and it was just before midnight. I was trying to get home and noticed a Chevron Station that was open. I pulled in and Greg mounted my snow tires.

We talked for a while and he invited me to join him, Bob Howard, Randy (?), and Randy’s brother for a New Years adventure. I had a great time and we became fast friends and remained so for many years.

I have truly missed Greg for decades. He was a kind and loving person, and a great friend. I shall fondly remember him for the rest of my days, and, if all goes well, maybe we’ll meet again. May Angels watch over him, you, and all who knew him.

Neal Stevens

October 20, 2006

I have often wondered what happened to Greg. He and I were great friends at the University of Utah. Over the years I have thought fondly of him many times, and wondered what happened to him. I tried to locate him on several occasions bus was unsuccessful. I fondly remember many adventures, especially when a certain song plays. Those were the days that I truly wish I could relive especially if could have them again with friends like Greg.

I lived on a Yacht in San Diego behind the East Tower Sharadon for many years. I wish I had known he lived there. It would have been a marvelous reunion.

I met Greg New Years Eve 1965. It was snowing hard, 18” of snow had accumulated on the roads, and it was just before midnight. I was trying to get home and noticed a Chevron Station that was open. I pulled in and Greg mounted my snow tires.

We talked for a while and he invited me to join him, Bob Howard, Randy (?), and Randy’s brother for a New Years adventure. I had a great time and we became fast friends and remained so for many years.

I have truly missed Greg for decades. He was a kind and loving person, and a great friend. I shall fondly remember him for the rest of my days, and, if all goes well, maybe we’ll meet again. May Angels watch over him, you, and all who knew him.

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