Jane Bosman

Heaven received a special angel on July 4, 2016, Mrs. Jane A. Bosman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away after a long and fulfilling life at the age of 99.
She was born Jane Amanda Marie Norby on October 19, 1916 in Clearbrook, MN to the late John and Amanda (Valley) Norby. At the age of 20 she moved to Sturgeon Bay, WI to work at the Pines, a family owned business. There Jane met her life love, Clifford Bosman. The two were married on August 16, 1939 and raised two children. Together they began their life farming and then owned and operated Bosman's Radiator Shop, Log Cabin Drive-In and a Cherry Orchard. After 55 years of marriage Jane lost her beloved husband. She was a resident of Sturgeon Bay for 57 years before relocating to Gulfport, MS to be closer to her family.
While in Sturgeon Bay, Jane was a member of Bay View Lutheran Church. Jane was dedicated to serving in the church as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, member of the Bay View Church Women and an avid supporter of the smorgasbord board dinners at the church. Jane was happy to call St. Matthews Lutheran Church her church during her 20 years of living in Gulfport.
Throughout her life she enjoyed playing cards, square dancing, visiting friends, making quilts and nurturing her flowers. Jane was also very active with her community. She served as a Girl Scout leader for over 30 years, was a Charter member of the Sons of Norway and donated handmade quilts for RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program). Mrs. Bosman was well known in her hometown of Sturgeon Bay as the Lefse Lady due to her many years of making and selling pastries and from teaching so many the very art of Lefse making. She received the Hometown Hero award in 2006 following Hurricane Katerina for her volunteer service and also received the 2009 Presidential Volunteer Service Award. From the many years of enjoying square dancing with her husband Clifford, she earned a Bachelor of Square dancing award, which was an activity she still enjoyed long after losing her ""best"" dancing partner.
Jane is preceded in death by her husband Clifford and their son Paul along with two of her sisters, four brother-in-laws and seven sister-in-laws.
She is survived by her daughter Deborah Bosman Schneider (Steven) of Gulfport, MS; her son John Harold Bosman (Jennifer) of Savannah, Ga. Her brother Quentin Norby of Green Bay, WI and Sister Allegra Jolly, Billings, MO.
Mrs. Bosman was blessed to have six grandchildren, Paul Nault (Pam), Timothy Nault, Matthew Nault (Denise), Stacey Gerdman (Tim), Kevin Bosman (Erin) and Jonathan Bosman (Cathy). She had twelve great grandchildren: (Paul) Logan Nault, Jerrid Nault, Jaden Nault, (Stacey) Christopher Gerdman, Rebecca Gerdman, Benjamin Gerdman, (Matthew) Eva Clair Nault, Haynes Nault, Briggs Nault, (Kevin) Rita Bosman, (Jonathan) Madlyn Bosman and Zoe Bosman. Jane also had many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to extend a note of grateful appreciation to the staff of Kare' in' Home Hospice and particularly the care associates that have assisted us with the care of our love one.
A memorial service will be held at Riemann's Funeral Home, Friday July 8, 2016 for friends and family on the coast. The services there will be conducted by Bro. Andre' Thornton of Kare' in' Home Hospice. Visitation will be from 4 pm until 6 pm.
Mrs. Jane will then be taken home to her friends and family in Sturgeon Bay and her services will be held at Bay View Lutheran Church on July 19, 2016. These services will be conducted by Pastor Tim Malek of Bay View Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 10 am - 11am with services starting at 11am - 12 noon. Burial will follow at Bayside Cemetery and the family then welcomes guest back to Bay View Lutheran Church for fellowship. Pallbearers will be Paul Nault, Timothy Nault, Matthew Nault, Kevin Bosman, Jonathan Bosman, Norbert Kostichka and serving as the honorary pallbearer Stacey Gerdman.
Please make sure to visit the guest registry online.