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 preceded in death by his parents; wife, Neva; sisters, Onita Jemison and Joyce Wichers; brothers, Ivan Bos and Duane Bos; and grandson, Earl Bedford. He is survived by four daughters; two sons; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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 preceded in death by his parents; wife, Neva; sisters, Onita Jemison and Joyce Wichers; brothers, Ivan Bos and Duane Bos; and grandson, Earl Bedford. He is survived by four daughters; two sons; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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 preceded in death by his parents; wife, Neva; sisters, Onita Jemison and Joyce Wichers; brothers, Ivan Bos and Duane Bos; and grandson, Earl Bedford. He is survived by four daughters; two sons; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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 preceded in death by his parents; wife, Neva; sisters, Onita Jemison and Joyce Wichers; brothers, Ivan Bos and Duane Bos; and grandson, Earl Bedford. He is survived by four daughters; two sons; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
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