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Personal data Alfred James (Alfred James "Jim") "Jim" Bosma 

• Nickname is Jim.
• He was born on June 29, 1924 in somewhere in IA.
• Resident:
• on April 1, 1971: Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA.
• on January 6, 2013: Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA.Source 1
• (Milit-End) in the year 1946 in fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten.

  navy - U.S.

• He died on May 27, 2021 in Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA (Timely Mission Nursing Home), he was 96 years old.
• He is buried on June 1, 2021 in Buffalo Twp., Winnebago Co., IA (Graceland Cem.).
• A child of Thomas Bosma and Florence Adams
• This information was last updated on December 17, 2024.

Household of Alfred James (Alfred James "Jim") "Jim" Bosma

(1) He is married to Joyce Ilene Shull.

They got married on August 29, 1952 at fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, he was 28 years old.

Child(ren):

1. (Not public)

(2) He is married to Norma Elaine Iseminger.

They got married on December 14, 1996 at fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, he was 72 years old.

Notes about Alfred James (Alfred James "Jim") "Jim" Bosma

Alfred James "Jim" Bosma

Sources: Author: Author: Oswald, Annabel (Bosma), Leibrand, Ruth, et. al., ed. Title: «u»Celebrate a Century Buffalo Center, Iowa Centennial 1892 - 1992«/u», (Publication site: Buffalo Center IA, Publisher: Centennial Book Comm., Publication date: MCMXCII), pgs. 235 - 236, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

[Pg. 235, Col. 1]

"THOMAS, SR. AND FLORENCE (ADAMS) BOSMA ... Thomas Bosma, Sr. was the second child of six children - four sons and two daughters - born to Lorence Bosma and Anna (Rust) Bosma. ...
...
Thomas Bosma, Sr. was born February 1, 1879 in Grundy County, Iowa. He grew to boyhood there and later came to Buffalo Center. Florence (Adams) Bosma was born in Butler County, Iowa on June 1, 1884 and later moved to Buffalo Center with her parents.
...
Florence's parents were Moderke (Westendorf) Adams, born July 9, 1856; and Adam Albert Adams was born January 11, 1851. Both were born in Grosmidlum, Germany. They were married September 30, 1876 in the Reformed Church in Uttum, Germany, where the Adams have worshipped for over 500 years. ..."

[Pg. 236, Col. 1]

"... By now young Thomas was engaged in farming and had met Florence. They were married January 8, 1902 by Pastor Carl Swyter. To this union 14 children were born - seven sons and seven daughters. ... - By Annabel (Bosma) Oswald"

Author: Winter, Paul R., Title: Winter GEDCOM file, (Publication site: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publisher: PRW, Publication date: vi June MMVII), Repository: Paul R. Winter, Buffalo Ctr., IA

"Alfred James Bosma

Father: Tohmas Sr, Bosma b. 1879
Mother: Florence Adams (1884 - 1955)"

Editor: Shaw, Andrew; Title: "Obituaries Alfred J. "Jim" Bosma," (Publication site: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publisher: Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Publication date: ii June MMXXI), Vol. 131 # 22, Pg. 4 Col. 5

"ALFRED J. "JIM" BOSMA June 29, 1924 - May 27, 2021

Jim Bosma, age 96, of Buffalo Center, died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center. A funeral service will be held a 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center with military honors conducted. Friends were greeted by his family at 12 p.m. until the start of service on Tuesday.

Alfred James (Jim) Bosma was born June 29, 1924, the 13th child of Thomas and Florence Bosma. At the time of his passing he was the last surviving sibling, and desperately missed his family. Jim was adored and fussed over by his older sisters, but as all farm boys, he learned to work at a very young age. He told stories of helping Pa hitch up the team at 9 years old, of dragging corn with the horse and harrow and getting caught in a hail storm - the horse bolted and through the fence they went! Jim attended country school through 8th grade. He was a natural with math, and even after he became a resident at Timely Mission he would recite math problems just to test his family.

Jim was a US Navy WW II Veteran, and he was honorably discharged in 1946. Like many young men, the Navy was his first BIG life experience. He was proud of his service BUT despised war. He was a lifetime member of VFW and later an American Legion member. After returning home from the Navy, he lived and worked as the hired man for his sister and husband, Norman and Annabelle Oswald. He then started learning carpentry by working with Bud Olson in Buffalo Center, and they built many homes in the area. He then worked as a carpenter in Mason City. He quite often talked about building the old Purina soybean processing plant as the last project he was involved in, where he learned he was not fond of heights!

He met his wife of 43 years Joyce Shull Becker, while she was in beauty school. She was staying with her friend and classmate Dee Haroldson, who just happened to be Jim's niece. After a short courtship they were married August 29, 1952. Jim became an instant father to Joyce's young daughter Suzanne. Their family grew when son Steven was born March 6, 1953 . In 1955 they moved back to south of Buffalo Center area and started share crop farming with Gus Keigle. In 1959 the family moved north of town, around the corner from little brother Clarence and family. After a short time, Jim was given the opportunity to buy the acreage and farmland. He and brother Clarence farmed together until Clarence transitioned into the crop insurance and finance profession.

Through the years Jim was active member of the First Reformed Church, serving as both elder and deacon. His construction experience made him a natural "go to" during the church addition and remodel in the 70's. He was involved in the pastoral call for Rev. Bill Peake. He also served on the Timely Mission board of directors.

Jim was happy (yet apprehensive) when their son Steve returned home from the Navy in 1977 and wanted to farm. Father and son farmed side by side until Jim retired in in the early 90's. Jim continued to help Steve farm for a number of years after retiring. You know you can take the farmer off the farm, but not taking the farming out of the farmer! In July 1980, Steve married a local Buffalo Center girl, Sue Jensvold. Their first child, Jesse Thomas was born in June of 1982, and Jim joined the grandpa group. Little Katie Ellen came along in December of 1984. ! Grandpa X 2! He loved when the grands would bring him snacks and ride with him on the combine.

After his wife Joyce passed away in January 1995, Jim started seeing their old friend Norma Quamme. They married in December, 1996. Jim moved off the farm to live in Norma's "town house" where they enjoyed their encore marriage until Norma passed away in 2015. On the heels of losing Norma, Jim also grieved the loss of his great-grandson Titus and stepdaughter Suzanne just 2 days apart. After Norma's passing Jim moved to the PERFECT apartment. The Tribune apartment location made it possible for him to live independently. Since he no longer drove, he could walk to the bank, post office and grocery store. During the summer months he would walk several blocks per day. He continued to live independently until a bad fall forced him to move to Timely Mission nursing home in August, 2019.

Jim connected with old friends and made new ones whille at Timely Mission. Like most, he was never Like most, he was never overly happy about being there. The staff did their best to keep his spirits up. The COVID pandemic and shutdown just complicated our ability to stay connected. At 96, he survived COVID with very few side effects.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; 13 siblings; his first wife Joyce in 1995; his second wife Norma in 2014; his stepdaughter, Suzanne Becker; and a great-grandson, Titus Steven Bosma.

The next paragraph is found in the Oakcrest Funeral Services web site:

[Jim is survived by his son Steven Bosma and his wife Sue; a grandson Jesse Bosma and his wife Kelsey; a granddaughter Katie Bosma; 3 great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Gabby and Wyatt; and many nieces and nephews.]

"OUR TOUGH OLD BIRD!"

Oakcrest Funeral Services of Buffalo Center is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com"

Link: https://www.oakcrestfuneralservices.com/obituary/586662/alfred-j.-jim-bosma/
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