Billie Lou Boswell, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died on March 4, 2022. Heaven gained a big-hearted, spirited, stylish, song-filled angel.
Billie was born on June 13, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank R. and Marie G. Barlow. Billie loved growing up in Clear Lake, Iowa, and had many fond memories which included playing in the Drum and Bugle Corps in City Park, marching with her clarinet in parades, performing synchronized swim routines, participating in drama, and acting as an assistant in her brother Charles' magic shows. She enjoyed having her girlfriends over for cottage parties in cabins built by her father, across from City Beach. One cabin named the Billie Lou is still there today. Billie sailed to work at the All Vets, and took a motor boat home in the evening. She loved sitting on the wall by City Park watching the sunset.
Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School in 1946, Billie continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten in Albion and Tama-Toledo school districts for several years.
On June 11, 1949, Billie Lou married D. Roger Boswell and moved to Marshalltown. Billie was a housewife and mother to daughter Beth and son Robert. Billie and Roger taught the value of education, to accept challenges, and to be patient and kind.
Billie continued her interests in music, singing in the Congregational Church Choir, performing with the Dreamettes and sharing her love of music with area nursing homes by organizing and leading sing-a-longs. During this time of her life she learned to play the piano, enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge clubs and started her daily yoga routine. Billie had a flair for fashion and interior decorating. She combined these talents with the acquired strength and independence that she needed to achieve top sales awards at McGregor Furniture, after Roger's illness.
Billie had a strong faith, which she observed daily during her quiet time. She always felt it was God's grace that helped her with life's challenges. Billie loved her faith, family, friends, music, her country, dogs, and Clear Lake, Iowa.
She will be missed by daughter Beth and husband Dean, son Robert and wife Patty, and sister Joan Marie Pierce. Billie was a grandmother to five and great grandmother to twelve.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles Barlow and his wife Patricia; her brother-in-law Bob Pierce; and sister-in-law Joanie Hales.
Billie's wish was to be laid to rest by her parents and grandparents in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Lake High School Band.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa∼Suggested edits:
Plot: Section A, Lot 210
Latitude: 43.143139
Longitude: -93.365661
Suggested by: Sandra Trent 17 Oct 2023
Billie was born on June 13, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank R. and Marie G. Barlow. Billie loved growing up in Clear Lake, Iowa, and had many fond memories which included playing in the Drum and Bugle Corps in City Park, marching with her clarinet in parades, performing synchronized swim routines, participating in drama, and acting as an assistant in her brother Charles' magic shows. She enjoyed having her girlfriends over for cottage parties in cabins built by her father, across from City Beach. One cabin named the Billie Lou is still there today. Billie sailed to work at the All Vets, and took a motor boat home in the evening. She loved sitting on the wall by City Park watching the sunset.
Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School in 1946, Billie continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten in Albion and Tama-Toledo school districts for several years.
On June 11, 1949, Billie Lou married D. Roger Boswell and moved to Marshalltown. Billie was a housewife and mother to daughter Beth and son Robert. Billie and Roger taught the value of education, to accept challenges, and to be patient and kind.
Billie continued her interests in music, singing in the Congregational Church Choir, performing with the Dreamettes and sharing her love of music with area nursing homes by organizing and leading sing-a-longs. During this time of her life she learned to play the piano, enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge clubs and started her daily yoga routine. Billie had a flair for fashion and interior decorating. She combined these talents with the acquired strength and independence that she needed to achieve top sales awards at McGregor Furniture, after Roger's illness.
Billie had a strong faith, which she observed daily during her quiet time. She always felt it was God's grace that helped her with life's challenges. Billie loved her faith, family, friends, music, her country, dogs, and Clear Lake, Iowa.
She will be missed by daughter Beth and husband Dean, son Robert and wife Patty, and sister Joan Marie Pierce. Billie was a grandmother to five and great grandmother to twelve.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles Barlow and his wife Patricia; her brother-in-law Bob Pierce; and sister-in-law Joanie Hales.
Billie's wish was to be laid to rest by her parents and grandparents in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Lake High School Band.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa∼Suggested edits:
Plot: Section A, Lot 210
Latitude: 43.143139
Longitude: -93.365661
Suggested by: Sandra Trent 17 Oct 2023
Billie Lou Boswell, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died on March 4, 2022. Heaven gained a big-hearted, spirited, stylish, song-filled angel.
Billie was born on June 13, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank R. and Marie G. Barlow. Billie loved growing up in Clear Lake, Iowa, and had many fond memories which included playing in the Drum and Bugle Corps in City Park, marching with her clarinet in parades, performing synchronized swim routines, participating in drama, and acting as an assistant in her brother Charles' magic shows. She enjoyed having her girlfriends over for cottage parties in cabins built by her father, across from City Beach. One cabin named the Billie Lou is still there today. Billie sailed to work at the All Vets, and took a motor boat home in the evening. She loved sitting on the wall by City Park watching the sunset.
Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School in 1946, Billie continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten in Albion and Tama-Toledo school districts for several years.
On June 11, 1949, Billie Lou married D. Roger Boswell and moved to Marshalltown. Billie was a housewife and mother to daughter Beth and son Robert. Billie and Roger taught the value of education, to accept challenges, and to be patient and kind.
Billie continued her interests in music, singing in the Congregational Church Choir, performing with the Dreamettes and sharing her love of music with area nursing homes by organizing and leading sing-a-longs. During this time of her life she learned to play the piano, enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge clubs and started her daily yoga routine. Billie had a flair for fashion and interior decorating. She combined these talents with the acquired strength and independence that she needed to achieve top sales awards at McGregor Furniture, after Roger's illness.
Billie had a strong faith, which she observed daily during her quiet time. She always felt it was God's grace that helped her with life's challenges. Billie loved her faith, family, friends, music, her country, dogs, and Clear Lake, Iowa.
She will be missed by daughter Beth and husband Dean, son Robert and wife Patty, and sister Joan Marie Pierce. Billie was a grandmother to five and great grandmother to twelve.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles Barlow and his wife Patricia; her brother-in-law Bob Pierce; and sister-in-law Joanie Hales.
Billie's wish was to be laid to rest by her parents and grandparents in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Lake High School Band.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa∼Suggested edits:
Plot: Section A, Lot 210
Latitude: 43.143139
Longitude: -93.365661
Suggested by: Sandra Trent 17 Oct 2023
Billie was born on June 13, 1928, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Frank R. and Marie G. Barlow. Billie loved growing up in Clear Lake, Iowa, and had many fond memories which included playing in the Drum and Bugle Corps in City Park, marching with her clarinet in parades, performing synchronized swim routines, participating in drama, and acting as an assistant in her brother Charles' magic shows. She enjoyed having her girlfriends over for cottage parties in cabins built by her father, across from City Beach. One cabin named the Billie Lou is still there today. Billie sailed to work at the All Vets, and took a motor boat home in the evening. She loved sitting on the wall by City Park watching the sunset.
Following her graduation from Clear Lake High School in 1946, Billie continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten in Albion and Tama-Toledo school districts for several years.
On June 11, 1949, Billie Lou married D. Roger Boswell and moved to Marshalltown. Billie was a housewife and mother to daughter Beth and son Robert. Billie and Roger taught the value of education, to accept challenges, and to be patient and kind.
Billie continued her interests in music, singing in the Congregational Church Choir, performing with the Dreamettes and sharing her love of music with area nursing homes by organizing and leading sing-a-longs. During this time of her life she learned to play the piano, enjoyed reading, knitting, bridge clubs and started her daily yoga routine. Billie had a flair for fashion and interior decorating. She combined these talents with the acquired strength and independence that she needed to achieve top sales awards at McGregor Furniture, after Roger's illness.
Billie had a strong faith, which she observed daily during her quiet time. She always felt it was God's grace that helped her with life's challenges. Billie loved her faith, family, friends, music, her country, dogs, and Clear Lake, Iowa.
She will be missed by daughter Beth and husband Dean, son Robert and wife Patty, and sister Joan Marie Pierce. Billie was a grandmother to five and great grandmother to twelve.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles Barlow and his wife Patricia; her brother-in-law Bob Pierce; and sister-in-law Joanie Hales.
Billie's wish was to be laid to rest by her parents and grandparents in the Clear Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clear Lake High School Band.
Source: Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Marshalltown, Iowa∼Suggested edits:
Plot: Section A, Lot 210
Latitude: 43.143139
Longitude: -93.365661
Suggested by: Sandra Trent 17 Oct 2023
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