MILO BOSSHARDT

Milo J. Bosshardt 1917 ~ 2010 Redmond, Utah Milo J Bosshardt, 92, passed peacefully away April 2, 2010 at his home in Redmond. He was born September 7, 1917 in Salina, Utah to Charles Conrad and Ada Marie Sorensen Bosshardt.Milo lived his early life between Redmond and Salina. His parents were farm folks and he learned the value of hard work along with his four sisters and one brother. Milo graduated from North Sevier High School in 1935. Attended Snow College and Utah State University. He served a mission to the Spanish American Mission from April 1939 to November 1941. During the war he worked for Douglas Aircraft in California. He married June Jenkins in the Salt Lake Temple, June 13, 1944. After the war was over, they returned home to Redmond, where he joined his brother, LaMar and his dad with the farming. After a few years, they decided to open a salt mine, which they named, Redmond Clay and Salt. Dad had a great love for the church and has been an active member all his life serving in all capacities. He was North Sevier Stake President from 1958 to 1973. He and June worked at the Manti Temple for 21 years, where he was a sealer. He was involved in scouting most of his life and received the Silver Beaver Award. He also served as Mayor of Redmond and on the town council. He is survived by his children, Sandra and Ivan Banks, Green River, Wyo; Jay Bosshardt, Neal and Marcia Bosshardt, Gary and Susan Carlisle, Redmond; Cheryl and Russell Buchanan, Venice; Jill and Rick Bigler, Blackfoot, ID; Jan Eversole, Orem. Sister in law, Sonoma Bosshardt; 39 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his wife June, who died May 18, 2008; son, Larry Bosshardt; his parents; a brother, LaMar Bosshardt; sisters, Valda Hales; Fay Bowers, LuEtta Harrison, LaBeth DeLange. Much love and appreciation to his son, Jay, who put his life on hold to selflessly and faithfully care for both mom and dad these last several years. He has attended to dad's every need with such tenderness and devotion. The family would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and hospice care givers who attended lovingly to Milo's needs prior to his death. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 5, 2010 at 12 noon in the Redmond 1st LDS Ward Chapel where friends may call for viewing Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or Monday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment will be in the Redmond City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund. Online guest book at www.springerturner.com