Harley Bos, Age 88

Harley E. Bos passed away on October 22, 2016 at his home at the age of 88. He was born & raised in Smith County near Dispatch, KS. He attended school in Downs through his freshman year. His family moved to Osborne & he attended Osborne High School his sophomore year. At the end of his sophomore year, Harley joined the U. S. Navy and served from 1944 - 1947.

After Harley was honorably discharged from the Navy, he returned to Osborne. He met and married Neva Swank. To this union, 5 children were born.

Harley worked nights at Barbers Bakery. Some other places of employment were, a heavy equipment operator helping build the Kirwin Dam, Hardman Lumber as a truck driver, a lineman for the City of Osborne and other jobs. He eventually came to own and operate the Hinkle Termite Control that had been founded by Charlie Hinkle.

Harley enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping throughout his life. He was a hard working, outdoor loving, Christian family man.

Harley was precede in death by his parents; wife, Neva; sisters: Onita Bos Jemison and Joyce Bos Wickers; brothers: Ivan Bos and Duane Bos; grandson, Earl Bedford. He is survived by daughters: Diana Marshall of Osborne; Paula (Tony) Micone of Osborne; Rita (Kevin) Strecker of Arkansas City, KS; Sharon (Bob) Romero of Tucson, Arizona; sons: Dennis (Noodang) Bos of Luray, KS; David (Paula) Bos of Weeki Wachi, Florida; 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Charitable donations may be made to: Harley E. Bos Memorial Fund c/o Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Osborne KS 67473

FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, November 12, 2016
11:00 AM
Free Methodist Church
Osborne, KS

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