Leona H. Bos

Leona Bos Obituary

BOS, Leona H. Leona H. Bos, 89, of Main St. North, formerly of Heritage Village, died Sunday, (November 27, 2005) at Danbury Hospital. She was the widow of Louis H. Bos. Mrs. Bos was born November 22, 1916, in Morrison, IL; daughter of the late John L. and Henrietta (Bush) Huisingh. Mrs. Bos was a graduate of the West Suburban Hospital School of Nursing in Oak Park, IL. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Community Church of Bethel. She is survived by four sons, L. Eugene Bos of West Hartford, David J. Bos of Louisville, KY, Michael H. Bos of Southbury and Stephen B. Bos of Lebanon, NH; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was pre deceased by a brother, Harvey J. Huisingh. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 2, 1 p.m. at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St., North. Burial will be in the Southford Cemetery, Oxford. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Home, 990 Main St. North, Southbury, 06488.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Nov. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Leona Bos

3 Entries

Carol Petty

December 5, 2005

To the Bos Boys...We all will miss Mommie greatly. When I was first married into your family, Mommie (and Daddy) welcomed me with open arms. I learned so much from Mommie about being a mom to two little boys and I learned so much about being a Christian and "doing the right thing, just because!" I watched as she took these same skills to work as an RN in the emergency room and talked to others about making a commitment. She was truly one of God's best workers!

Randall Bos

December 3, 2005

Leona Bos,"Grandma", was a missionary nurse at a Navajo mission in New Mexico at the same time she and her husband raised 4 boys. Her husband, Dr. Louis H.Bos "Grandpa", was the only doctor in the area who would treat these Native Americans and give them the medical care and attention needed. Needless to say I am sure that it was difficult to be a full time mother,nurse,and missionary during those years. As the oldest grandson growing up in the Bos family I always heard about those times in New Mexico, when the family would get together. I can recall countless stories as my uncles would gather around, of the joy and love that surrounded the family during those times because of the example that Grandpa and Grandma displayed as Christian parents and believers in Christ. Usually the conversations would end up with Grandpa breaking out the cello, Grandma getting on the piano and my uncles pulling out various clarinets and trumpets as they would join together in playing a hymn or two or three. While traveling to California several years ago I stopped with my family to visit this mission. Once I had identified myself as a Bos family member I was treated very,very well and was allowed to look through the archives of the mission. In those documents I came across many newspaper articles that had been written by both Dr. Bos and his wife Leona. These articles were vital,at the time, to informing the surrounding public of what the purpose of the mission was and some of the challenges they faced working with Native Americans. I will never forget a specific series of articles in which Leona stressed the need to have an on-going, daily, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Striving each day to become more intimate with our Lord and Savior through prayer,reading the Bible,and fellowship with a local body of Christ. Imagine a missionary nurse writing to a secular newspaper and being given the space in the newspaper to witness to others. This series of articles were written some 30 years before the Henry Blackaby series of "Experiencing God" became popular in the late 90's. I will always remember Grandma and Grandpa as strong Christians who were unashamed at any time to humbly engage anyone into a conversation as to what happens to people when they die? My wife Tracy and I honored her by giving our daughter Cassandra,the first great grand-daughter born in the Bos family in 20 years,the middle name of Leona upon her birth. And as a family we honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the price He paid so that we will see Grandma and Grandpa again in heaven. I Love You Grandma, Randall Eugene Bos

Bela Beaupre

November 29, 2005

Dear Bos Family, I offer to you my deepest condolences. I pray that God will comfort you as you mourn her loss. I met Lee six years ago at Southbury Baptist Church. I was immediately taken with her and looked up to her as an outstanding, loving, gentle, kind, spirit filled woman. A genuine woman of Godly character. I will always remember her and be thankful for her influence in my life and for how she touched my heart. Although she has physically left this world, she is with the Lord, now, for all eternity. One day we will see her again and rejoice. Until then, we must hold fast to God, be thankful for His many blessings and promises, and look forward to our own eternal salvation. May the Lord be your refuge, your tower of strength, your comfort and peace.

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