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1930
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2018
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Harold Bostwick Obituary
Novi - Harold "James" Bostwick, age 88, joined his beloved wife in heaven September 3, 2018. He was born August 3, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan, son of the late Walter and Jennie Bostwick.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a longtime member of Legacy Church of Novi. He loved music and could often be found playing piano and organ at Church and home and also enjoyed playing the steel guitar and accordion. He will always be remembered for his strong, abiding faith and love in Jesus and his passion in life was sharing his faith with others.
He is survived by his loving children: Mike (Sandy) Bostwick, Diana (Larry) Coleman, Cathy (John) Ellsworth, Robert (Linda) Bostwick, Jenny Bostwick-Bowden; his grandchildren: Anne, Lisa, Sara, Brian, Josh, Joy, Ben, Danielle, Katie, Sean, Melanie, and Ryan. Jim is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and his brother, Jerry (Joyce) Bostwick. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally in 2011 and two sisters and three brothers.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 9th at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Lake St., South Lyon. A funeral service was held on Monday, September 10 at 11:00AM at Legacy Church of Novi, 45301 W. 11 Mile Rd., Novi. Jim was laid to rest beside his wife in Oakland Hills Cemetery. www.phillipsfuneral.com
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Phillips Funeral Home - South Lyon122 West Lake Street (10 Mile Road), South Lyon, MI 48178
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