Genevieve "Gen" P. Bos' Obituary
Genevieve “Gen” Pearl Bos, age 92, passed away Sunday morning, June 30, 2019 in Holland. She was born October 20, 1926 in Muskegon to Nicholas and Hattie (Dykema) Duiser. Gen graduated from Hope College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and on June 22, 1949 married Rev. R. James Bos in Muskegon. Jim preceded her in death on April 22, 2018. She faithfully served alongside her husband at First Reformed Church of Three Oaks, MI, Paradise Community Reformed Church of Modesto, CA, First Reformed Church of Hospers, IA, Rehoboth Reformed Church of Lucas, MI, Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison, IL, First Reformed Church of Three Oaks, MI and Word of Hope Church of Fruitport. Gen considered Unity Reformed Church, in Norton Shores, her “home” church. She belonged to the Knitting Group at Unity Reformed Church and also loved playing the organ. After moving to Holland two years ago, she joined Third Reformed Church. SURVIVORS include 3 children: Mary (Rev. Dr. Robert) VanVoorst of Holland, MI, Charlene (Rev. David) Alexander of Holland, Rev. Robert (Dr. Tamala) Bos of Albuquerque, NM; 6 grandchildren: Dr. Richard (Bonnie) VanVoorst, Nicholas (Jessica) VanVoorst, Dr. Katherine (Gene Young) Alexander, Grant (Katelyn) Alexander, Alexander Bos and William Bos; 4 great-grandchildren: twins, William and Robert VanVoorst, Camille VanVoorst and Octavia VanVoorst; and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers: Gerald and James Duiser; and a sister, Ardis Bos. FUNERAL SERVICES for Gen will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Unity Reformed Church (1521 Porter Rd.) with Pastors David Celeskey and Kent Fry officiating. VISITATION with the family will be from 6-8 PM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100 and one hour prior to the service Friday morning at the church. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. For those wishing to make an expression of sympathy, you are asked to consider the Mission Endowment Fund of Unity Reformed Church. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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