Dorothy Bossert, 79, Karlsruhe, ND, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva.
Dorothy Margaret Burckhard was born on December 9, 1925, on the family farm located in Norwich Township of McHenry County, rural Norwich, North Dakota the daughter of Wendelin and Clementine (Boechler) Burckhard. She was raised on the farm and graduated Salutatorian from Norwich High School. She was an exceptional athlete, who played on the Norwich High School girls' basketball team, which took 2nd place in the state in 1941.
Dorothy married Edward Bossert on June 20, 1944, in Minot. They settled on the farm near Karlsruhe. They were very active members in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Choir for many years until Parkinson's kept her from climbing the stairs to the choir loft. Dorothy was a very talented artist, both in oils and watercolors. She has given a number of her works to her children.
Her talents were many. They included gardening, wine making, preserving, and sewing. Many a time her children would come home from school to the smell of fresh baked bread rolls. She loved to quilt, which she did for a number of years. When the neighbors came to visit; they would play pinochle and whist. She would occasionally clean the table in a game of poker. Her grandchildren gave her such joy to be around and watch grow.
Her husband, Edward, of 60 years, preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. It was very devastating for her as he was not only her soul mate, but also her caregiver. A month after his death, she entered the wonderful Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Surviving family includes: children: James (Carolyn) Bossert of Homewood, AL; Virginia Odden of Minot; Ted (Bev) Bossert of Phoenix, AZ; Laurence Bossert of Icard, NC; Elizabeth "Betty" (Darrell) Heisler of Mt. Vernon, WA; John Bossert of Karlsruhe; and Carol (Carlos) Cassady of Satellite Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother: Michael Burckhard of Reno, NV;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathleen Bradwisch; sisters, Regina Dettling, Veronica Burckhard, Elizabeth "Betty" Burckhard, Theresa "Terry" Anderson; brothers, Matt, Phillip, Larry, and Albert Burckhard.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND, with viewing one hour before the service.
Interment: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday from Noon until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: We, the family, ask that all Memorials be referred to the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva. We believe the Center was undoubtedly the most wonderful, loving, and comforting place our Mother could have been and she called it Home herself. The Love they gave her during her time there was above and beyond. They are truly Angels of Mercy with hearts of Gold.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Processional Hymn: "Alleluia the Strife Is Over" #410
Offertory Hymn: "I Am the Bread of Life" #445
Sign of Peace Hymn: "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Communion Hymn: "Maria Zu Lieben" by James Bossert, Accordionist
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "How Great Thou Art" #641
Teresa Mosser-Boehm, organist
Honorary Bearers; The staff of Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Active Bearers: Rick Anderson, Greg Keller, Ron Gefroh, Adrian Schwan, Robert Odden Jerry Odden
Dorothy Margaret Burckhard was born on December 9, 1925, on the family farm located in Norwich Township of McHenry County, rural Norwich, North Dakota the daughter of Wendelin and Clementine (Boechler) Burckhard. She was raised on the farm and graduated Salutatorian from Norwich High School. She was an exceptional athlete, who played on the Norwich High School girls' basketball team, which took 2nd place in the state in 1941.
Dorothy married Edward Bossert on June 20, 1944, in Minot. They settled on the farm near Karlsruhe. They were very active members in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Choir for many years until Parkinson's kept her from climbing the stairs to the choir loft. Dorothy was a very talented artist, both in oils and watercolors. She has given a number of her works to her children.
Her talents were many. They included gardening, wine making, preserving, and sewing. Many a time her children would come home from school to the smell of fresh baked bread rolls. She loved to quilt, which she did for a number of years. When the neighbors came to visit; they would play pinochle and whist. She would occasionally clean the table in a game of poker. Her grandchildren gave her such joy to be around and watch grow.
Her husband, Edward, of 60 years, preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. It was very devastating for her as he was not only her soul mate, but also her caregiver. A month after his death, she entered the wonderful Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Surviving family includes: children: James (Carolyn) Bossert of Homewood, AL; Virginia Odden of Minot; Ted (Bev) Bossert of Phoenix, AZ; Laurence Bossert of Icard, NC; Elizabeth "Betty" (Darrell) Heisler of Mt. Vernon, WA; John Bossert of Karlsruhe; and Carol (Carlos) Cassady of Satellite Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother: Michael Burckhard of Reno, NV;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathleen Bradwisch; sisters, Regina Dettling, Veronica Burckhard, Elizabeth "Betty" Burckhard, Theresa "Terry" Anderson; brothers, Matt, Phillip, Larry, and Albert Burckhard.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND, with viewing one hour before the service.
Interment: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday from Noon until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: We, the family, ask that all Memorials be referred to the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva. We believe the Center was undoubtedly the most wonderful, loving, and comforting place our Mother could have been and she called it Home herself. The Love they gave her during her time there was above and beyond. They are truly Angels of Mercy with hearts of Gold.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Processional Hymn: "Alleluia the Strife Is Over" #410
Offertory Hymn: "I Am the Bread of Life" #445
Sign of Peace Hymn: "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Communion Hymn: "Maria Zu Lieben" by James Bossert, Accordionist
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "How Great Thou Art" #641
Teresa Mosser-Boehm, organist
Honorary Bearers; The staff of Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Active Bearers: Rick Anderson, Greg Keller, Ron Gefroh, Adrian Schwan, Robert Odden Jerry Odden
Dorothy Bossert, 79, Karlsruhe, ND, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at the Souris Valley Care Center, Velva.
Dorothy Margaret Burckhard was born on December 9, 1925, on the family farm located in Norwich Township of McHenry County, rural Norwich, North Dakota the daughter of Wendelin and Clementine (Boechler) Burckhard. She was raised on the farm and graduated Salutatorian from Norwich High School. She was an exceptional athlete, who played on the Norwich High School girls' basketball team, which took 2nd place in the state in 1941.
Dorothy married Edward Bossert on June 20, 1944, in Minot. They settled on the farm near Karlsruhe. They were very active members in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Choir for many years until Parkinson's kept her from climbing the stairs to the choir loft. Dorothy was a very talented artist, both in oils and watercolors. She has given a number of her works to her children.
Her talents were many. They included gardening, wine making, preserving, and sewing. Many a time her children would come home from school to the smell of fresh baked bread rolls. She loved to quilt, which she did for a number of years. When the neighbors came to visit; they would play pinochle and whist. She would occasionally clean the table in a game of poker. Her grandchildren gave her such joy to be around and watch grow.
Her husband, Edward, of 60 years, preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. It was very devastating for her as he was not only her soul mate, but also her caregiver. A month after his death, she entered the wonderful Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Surviving family includes: children: James (Carolyn) Bossert of Homewood, AL; Virginia Odden of Minot; Ted (Bev) Bossert of Phoenix, AZ; Laurence Bossert of Icard, NC; Elizabeth "Betty" (Darrell) Heisler of Mt. Vernon, WA; John Bossert of Karlsruhe; and Carol (Carlos) Cassady of Satellite Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother: Michael Burckhard of Reno, NV;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathleen Bradwisch; sisters, Regina Dettling, Veronica Burckhard, Elizabeth "Betty" Burckhard, Theresa "Terry" Anderson; brothers, Matt, Phillip, Larry, and Albert Burckhard.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND, with viewing one hour before the service.
Interment: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday from Noon until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: We, the family, ask that all Memorials be referred to the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva. We believe the Center was undoubtedly the most wonderful, loving, and comforting place our Mother could have been and she called it Home herself. The Love they gave her during her time there was above and beyond. They are truly Angels of Mercy with hearts of Gold.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Processional Hymn: "Alleluia the Strife Is Over" #410
Offertory Hymn: "I Am the Bread of Life" #445
Sign of Peace Hymn: "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Communion Hymn: "Maria Zu Lieben" by James Bossert, Accordionist
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "How Great Thou Art" #641
Teresa Mosser-Boehm, organist
Honorary Bearers; The staff of Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Active Bearers: Rick Anderson, Greg Keller, Ron Gefroh, Adrian Schwan, Robert Odden Jerry Odden
Dorothy Margaret Burckhard was born on December 9, 1925, on the family farm located in Norwich Township of McHenry County, rural Norwich, North Dakota the daughter of Wendelin and Clementine (Boechler) Burckhard. She was raised on the farm and graduated Salutatorian from Norwich High School. She was an exceptional athlete, who played on the Norwich High School girls' basketball team, which took 2nd place in the state in 1941.
Dorothy married Edward Bossert on June 20, 1944, in Minot. They settled on the farm near Karlsruhe. They were very active members in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Choir for many years until Parkinson's kept her from climbing the stairs to the choir loft. Dorothy was a very talented artist, both in oils and watercolors. She has given a number of her works to her children.
Her talents were many. They included gardening, wine making, preserving, and sewing. Many a time her children would come home from school to the smell of fresh baked bread rolls. She loved to quilt, which she did for a number of years. When the neighbors came to visit; they would play pinochle and whist. She would occasionally clean the table in a game of poker. Her grandchildren gave her such joy to be around and watch grow.
Her husband, Edward, of 60 years, preceded her in death on August 1, 2004. It was very devastating for her as he was not only her soul mate, but also her caregiver. A month after his death, she entered the wonderful Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Surviving family includes: children: James (Carolyn) Bossert of Homewood, AL; Virginia Odden of Minot; Ted (Bev) Bossert of Phoenix, AZ; Laurence Bossert of Icard, NC; Elizabeth "Betty" (Darrell) Heisler of Mt. Vernon, WA; John Bossert of Karlsruhe; and Carol (Carlos) Cassady of Satellite Beach, FL; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother: Michael Burckhard of Reno, NV;
numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathleen Bradwisch; sisters, Regina Dettling, Veronica Burckhard, Elizabeth "Betty" Burckhard, Theresa "Terry" Anderson; brothers, Matt, Phillip, Larry, and Albert Burckhard.
Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, April 7, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Karlsruhe, ND, with viewing one hour before the service.
Interment: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Karlsruhe, ND.
Visitation: Wednesday from Noon until 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: We, the family, ask that all Memorials be referred to the Souris Valley Care Center in Velva. We believe the Center was undoubtedly the most wonderful, loving, and comforting place our Mother could have been and she called it Home herself. The Love they gave her during her time there was above and beyond. They are truly Angels of Mercy with hearts of Gold.
Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Dan Mrnarevic
Music: Processional Hymn: "Alleluia the Strife Is Over" #410
Offertory Hymn: "I Am the Bread of Life" #445
Sign of Peace Hymn: "Peace Is Flowing Like A River"
Communion Hymn: "Maria Zu Lieben" by James Bossert, Accordionist
Commendation: "Song of Farewell"
Recessional Hymn: "How Great Thou Art" #641
Teresa Mosser-Boehm, organist
Honorary Bearers; The staff of Souris Valley Care Center in Velva.
Active Bearers: Rick Anderson, Greg Keller, Ron Gefroh, Adrian Schwan, Robert Odden Jerry Odden
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