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1937
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2024
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Viola Bosen Obituary
She was the daughter of polio survivor, Jennie Ione Winn Lauritzen Stone and musician, Erhart Emil Lauritzen and the man she called dad, Lewis Housley Stone. Already in the family were her big brother, Roy and two sisters, Ethel Dene and Nancy.
She was fostered by her beloved Aunt Lilly Lauritzen, known for her impeccable manners and purple hair and Uncle Bill Lauritzen, Paris Idaho. Viola gave up a blooming Las Vegas showgirl career and married the farm boy, whom she loved with all her heart, Clair D. Bosen. She sacrificed her hourglass figure and gave birth to five children, Michael Clair, Carmen Lee, David Scott, Tracy Lewis and William D.
Mom was an accomplished actress, singer and beauty queen who dreamed of gracing the covers of Hollywood magazines......but instead sold cabbage by the head for 50 cents from the back of the family farm truck to earn money for her children's school clothes.
Vi was known by many names, but her name of choice was Mom. She was a Latter-day Saint extraordinaire. A disciple of Jesus Christ. A friend to many, heart healer and champion of all underdogs.
Ms. Vi will lay in state, her final performance at Webb Funeral Home (1005 S. 800 E.) Preston, ID this Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please note, Vi will be unable to sign autographs at this final show. One last curtain call will take place at the 3rd/10th Ward building (155 N. 200 W.) Preston, Idaho this Friday, August 30, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30 am with short funeral services beginning at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest in the Preston Idaho Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at webbmortuary.com
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Judy Spackman, Wyatt, Gneiting,Dahle
October 5, 2024
Vi you were always the lovely gentle friend I needed in my life. Tell god you´re home, for good!
Judy Spackman Dahle
October 5, 2024
Vi and I became good friends when I worked for her at the Upstairs restaurant and Bosen Distributing. Then a bunch of us went to Mazatlan and had a wonderful time parasailing. I loved her with all my heart because we were friends. I was in Jacksonville Florida at the time of her death so I missed telling her goodbye. Vi I miss you!
Larry and Patty Liebes
August 27, 2024
Vi was such a kind and loving lady. We were blessed to have had her as a dear friend. She will be missed by everyone. Words can´t express how much Vi and Clair touched our hearts, and it´s comforting to know that they are together again.
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