Birth date: Apr 26, 1925 Death date: Apr 22, 2018
The Rev. R. James Bos, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI., where he had been hospitalized the past week. He was born April 26, 1925 in Muskegon to William B. and Minnie Read Obituary
My deepest condolences to Gen and the Bos family on the passing of Rev. Jim Bos. I have such great memories of the the Bos' love and leadership at First Reformed in Three Oaks. Rev. Bos was always so quick with a smile and encouragement, and his laugh was infectious! His life and ministry touched many lives. May God's comfort be with you at this time.
I have wonderful memories of Jim when he was my pastor while I was a seminary student. My membership was in Rehoboth Church in Lucas at that time where I have quite a few relatives. He baptized our second daughter. Then I became his pastor while I served as the Interim Pastor at Unity Church in Norton Shores. We had many wonderful conversations in my office, over the phone, and in the sanctuary on Sundays. He was always such an encourager to me. Marilyn was wonderful memories of sitting with him and Gen in the back pew in Unity on Sundays. His life and ministry have had a great impact on many folks and he will be missed. I look forward to seeing him again!!
My best memories of Uncle Jim are from when our family lived in Montana and we came back to Michigan to visit. One summer week the kids in my family all stayed with Uncle Jim and Aunt Gen in Lucas, while our parents were away. We had a great time playing baseball, taking walks to the four corners and playing outside. (Except on Sunday!) I got to know my cousins much better....mostly Char and Mary...sorry Bob. Lately, it has been fun to reconnect with Mary at cousins lunches and hopefully with Char when she moves back. It has been great that my Mom and Dad, Uncle Jack and Uncle Jim and Aunt Gen have a family breakfast once a month! You will be missed by your family, Uncle Jim!
I was just a little girl when we went to the First Reformed Church in Three Oaks. My parents and I would always sit in the second to last row with with Mrs. Boss on Sunday mornings while he read the Lord’s word. I always liked Rev. Boss and have good memories of going to the parsonage go spend time with them. I think of Rev. and Mrs. Boss frequently. My thoughts, my love and Prayers go out to your family.
Much love
Susan (Morgan) Sibbald
Precious memories, how they linger! I can still see & hear the men's quartet singing at Sunday evening services. There were a few changes thru the years, but what joy that brings to mind. Rev. Jim and Gen were so dear to my parents, Bob & Betty Martin. First Reformed Church of Three Oaks thrived with the love and leadership of Rev. Bos. Deepest sympathy to Gen, Mary, Charlene, Bob and families.
Janis (Martin) Zylstra, N. Fort Myers, FL
