Theora Jean Bosley

Theora Jean Bosley, age 82, of Stalwart, Michigan, died October 26, 2017, surrounded by her family at Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Theora was born to Samuel John Cruickshank and Violet Uldene (Bawks) Cruickshank on October 4, 1935. Theora grew up in Pickford and graduated from Pickford High School in 1953. She met Robert Luke Bosley, who was a friend of Theora’s Uncle Ray Cruickshank and on October 10, 1953, she married Robert. They made their home in Stalwart, and raised five beautiful children. When her children were younger she worked cleaning during the summers on Marquette Island, and once they were mostly raised, she worked as a cook for thirteen years at Northwoods Christian Camp and then for Main Street Café in Pickford. Robert died on October 23, 2002. Theora celebrated her most recent birthday with her family and commented that it was her best birthday party yet. She was pleased that she shared her birthdate with one of her grandsons. Theora liked to have a vegetable garden and she passed a love of gardening on to her children. She enjoyed baking, canning, and being active in church. Her favorite way to spend time was with her grandkids and great grandkids. Theora was a member of the Stalwart Presbyterian Church and their Women’s Association, War Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Raber Senior Citizens, and American Legion Post #323 Auxiliary. Theora is survived by her daughters, Francie (Jim) Waybrant of Newberry, Michigan, Penny (Eric) Wallis of Rudyard, Michigan, Cheryl (Dan) Nettleton of Pickford; and sons, Harrison Bosley of Stalwart, and Robert S. (Connie Rhodes) Bosley of Stalwart. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Danielle (Mark) Clegg, Kristy (Brenden) Currie, Kelly (Tyler) VanLoon, Emily (Tyler) Lofdahl, Michelle (Andy) Raden, Chris (Jackie) Bosley, and Tyler J. Bosley; and her great grandchildren, Keera Currie, Braylon Currie, Kenzlie Currie, Braydee Raden, Reece Lofdahl, Kiera Lofdahl, Sawyer VanLoon, Carter Clegg, Connor Clegg, and Chloe Clegg. Theora is also survived by her sisters; Wanda (Vern) Sawyers of Sault Ste. Marie, Diane (John) Kane of Kincheloe, Michigan, and Debbie Kelly of Pickford; sister-in-law, Kathy Cruickshank of Pickford; and brother-in-law, Crandal Wiertella of Sault Ste. Marie. Theora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; brother, Don Cruickshank; and brother-in-law, Joseph Kelly. Services will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017, at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Reverend Jessica Paulsen will be officiant. Burial will be in Oaklawn Chapel Gardens Cemetery in Bruce Township, Michigan.

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Theora Jean Bosley

October 4, 1935 - October 26, 2017