Jack E. Bosson
May 15, 1921 - December 2, 2006
Obituary
Jack E. Bosson was born May 15th, 1921 in Juneau, Alaska. His family moved to Georgetown Washington four years later. Jack attended St. George’s Elementary School and Highline High School. During the Depression Jack worked for the C.C.C.’s and then moved to Montana to work as a hotel clerk, to help with family expenses. Eventually he moved back to Seattle and went to work at Boeing for a few years. During this time he met Annalee at a dance at Angle Lake. They fell in love and were married in 1943. In 1944 he was drafted into the Army where he served with Red Skelton and was discharged in April of 1945 because he injured his foot and the war was coming to an end.
Jack and Annalee had 3 daughters, Rita, Jill and Wendy. Jack was a buyer for Stellar Hydraulics for many years and was a very successful business man. Jack lived in the Burien area for 70 years and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Seahurst Washington. He was involved with many church activities and was a life member of Knights of Columbus. Jack was a true Washington Husky Football fan and season ticket holder for 45 years.
One of his greatest pleasures was traveling with his family. Some of the highlights that Jack enjoyed the most are; Disneyland, Calgary Stampede in Canada, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. One trip took them across the Trans-Canada Highway, down the East Coast through New York, Washington D.C. down to Florida and across the South. They were able to enjoy many sights including Niagara Falls, Statue of Liberty, Broadway Shows, and many interesting sights and experiences. One of Jack’s favorite vacation spots was Hawaii where they were able to visit all four Islands.
Jack made sure his daughters attended good schools and had a happy family life. He treasured his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Jack and Annalee moved to Huntington Park in Des Moines where he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, which he suffered with for many years. Later they moved to Judson Park where Jack was given the best of care. Throughout these years he enjoyed many new friends and old friends as well. He will be missed terribly.
Donations may be made to: Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, WA 98040.
We didn’t get a chance to know Jack well, but his daughter Jill is a wonderful Grandma to our children, so we figure
he must have been a fabulous dad. All of our love to you at this difficult time,
Nicole & Mike,
Caroline, Emmie, Pete and Viv
I met Jack 5 years ago, after I met his daughter Jill, she took me to meet her parents. I knew Jack was sick but he greeted me with a firm hand shake. You can always trust a man that has a firm hand shake and looks you in the eye, which he did! I wish I met him earlier in his life and mine. I think we would of been great pals. I love and miss him and respect him greatly. Someday we will meet again in another life.
Jack always had a positive look on life whenever we saw him at Judson Park. He must have lived a very happy life and made the others around him happy as well. Thank you for letting us get to know him
I never had the pleasure of meeting Jack, but his daughter Jill is like a sister and very dear friend to me so I feel that through her, I have met him. There is no one like a Daddy and I know you will all miss him. My sincere condolences to your wonderful family and please know you are thought of with love.
Jack, You were a gentle man who truly loved his family, who loved God, and exemplified living the Christian life. You embraced and loved your childrens friends and accepted them into your home with open arms. Since the day I first met you in the mid 60’s as a friend of Jill’s, your care and concern for others was exemplified when we left Washington for Texas. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you. I know in my heart that you are disease free and dancing with our Lord in heaven, but for us left on earth we dearly miss your effervescent presence. May you be at peace.
Anna Lee, Rita, Jill and Wendy: My God give you stregnth to grieve through your loss and peace in your hearts knowing that Jack is also at peace.
I love you all dearly,
Bonnie Mceachern
I had the pleasure of meeting Jack at Jill and my fathers wedding.
I remember he had a good joke to tell us.
I feel that I know more about Jack from the stories Jill has told me of her childhood.
I know that he was very loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Our deepest condolences,
Colette and Chris Gordon
Annalee
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dearest Family, and my special Friend Jillie. I am at at loss for words. My friend, he and I sure laughed alot when I came to visit. A time I will never forget. God Bless you All! I love you,
Brenda
Dear Family,
I wish I could be there with all of you especially to be with my sister Jill. Jack became a part of my life 25years ago. Jack and Annalee, whom I called Mom and Dad, became my adopted parents soon after we met. I will miss Dad alot, coming home will not be the same, but we will meet in Heaven some day. May all the family know that you are with me in my heart and prayers. Love to Mom and my three sisters, I Love you.
Kathy
Mrs. Bosson:
Just wanted to say how sorry I am about Mr. Bosson death. I have a lot of good memories with him. I guess the one that stands out the most with me is everytime he saw my mom he would say hi Ruthie how are you doing sweetie. I know that my mom and dad were both there to greet him in heaven and I know he probably said hi Ruthie how are you doing sweetie. He was a special man and we all loved him alot.
Please take care of your self
Love
Alice Angelini Robinson
Dear Family,
I am so grateful to have met you all last Christmas. You are a wonderful family and are in my thoughts and prayers. What I remember most about meeting Jack is how expressive his eyes were. He has left a wonderful legacy in his family.
Jill, Rita and Wendy:
“Lord, show me the way and give me the will to live and to work so that I may reflect honor upon my dear father’s memory. Thus will I also glorify thy name, for Thou are the Father of the fatherless and in thy keeping are the souls of all our dear ones. Amen.”
Much Love,
Jayme Fine
I’m sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. As with my mother’s recent passing, I am sure the Lord had open arms awaiting his arrival.