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Richmond - Daniel S. "Big Mama" Bostick, age 68, of Richmond, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home.
Born September 5, 1952, in Richmond, Indiana, along with his twin sister, Donna, to Elmer Marvin and Janice Eilene Brown Bostick, Dan graduated from Centerville High School in 1970. He owned and operated the Soda Bar, where he was fondly known as "Big Mama" to his friends. Dan moved to California in 1979 and lived there until returning home in 2003. He was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. Dan also enjoyed all sorts of sports and was called "Coach" by lots of little leaguers. He sponsored and supported many recovering drug addicts and alcoholics and was personally grateful for staying clean for 18 years. Dan served as a caregiver for adults in an assisted living home through Help at Home, Inc., where he had many friends and coworkers. However, "Uncle Dan" was most at home on his sister and brother-in-law's farm in Union County, Indiana, enjoying farm life with their 15 children and especially his goddaughter, Shalyn.
Survivors include his sister, Denise (Paul) Moster of Liberty, Indiana; brothers-in-law, Jerry Goodyear of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mike Smock of Centerville, Indiana; 18 nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dianna Goodyear, twin sister, Donna Smock, and infant twin sisters; and twin brothers, David and Donald Bostick.
Per Daniel's request, he was cremated. A memorial visitation for Daniel S. "Big Mama" Bostick will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 121 South 18th Street, Richmond. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, at the church with Pastor Chuck Miller officiating. Please plan to wear your own mask in the church. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 121 South 18th Street, Richmond, IN 47374 or to a local recovery support group.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.
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Amy Gillem
April 30, 2021
Very sorry for your loss as the world lost such a kind,loving soul...BIG MAMA will always be remembered as just an awesome person who would do anything to help someone out or make someone LAUGH... Im really at a liss for words...my condolencesay your family find comfort&peace...God bless you all!!
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Amy Gillem
April 30, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. My heart is greatly saddened. . ..Big Mama had a genuinely,self-less,heart of gold. I am truly blessed to have had the opportunity to cross paths with my FRIEND...he gave so freely&happily to help someone out,I know I will miss him deeply as will some many others...such an AWESOME storyteller&great,active listener....We shared the same Birthday&I always called him "My brother from another mother...May you fly with the ANGELS LOVE&watch out for the rezt of us...much Always until we meet again!!!
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Benjamin Collins
April 22, 2021
The world has lost one of the most selfless people I've ever had the privilege of knowing. My deepest condolences to the family, just know he's always going to be loved and remembered fondly by those who knew him.
Lynn Beals
April 21, 2021
Wishing you peace and comfort in your loss. I feel so blessed to have known such a generous and loving friend through our work together at Youth Development in Richmond so many years ago. I will cherish him always. My heart is with you.
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