Jean Cote Bosley

Jean Cote Bosley, age 88, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 in Polson. Jean grew up in St. Ignatius.

She attended St. Ignatius Ursuline Academy and St. Ignatius High School. She married Bruce Bosley on Aug. 9, 1943 in Missoula. After Bruce got out of the military they moved to Bremerton and Everett, Wash. In 1959, they moved to Phoenix, Ariz. and in 1977 moved back to St. Ignatius.

Jean enjoyed embroidery, crewel and crocheting (which she taught to her grandchildren). She also enjoyed gardening.

Jean is preceded in death by seven siblings: Edna Wheeler, Emily McNaughton, Hazel Moran, Bill Cote, Leonard Cote, Dora Mae Gritman and Ben Cote; and one grandson, Lucas Bosley.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce of St. Ignatius; four children, Bruce C. Bosley and Daryl Bosley, both of Ariz., Clyde Bosley of St. Ignatius, and daughter, Beverly Madden of St. Ignatius; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lyla Smyth of Polson; and numerous other relatives.

Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson are entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for the Bosley family.