Obituaries

April 29, 1938 – February 25, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Jacqueline “Beth” Elizabeth Bosch. Born April 29, 1938, in Unity Saskatchewan to Elsie and Edward Burnell. She passed peacefully in her daughters’ arms on the night of February 25, 2023. She is predeceased by both parents, her husband Roy Bosch, her brothers Jack, Albert, Ken, Ted, Vern, and Brian, and her sisters Ruth and Margaret.

Survived by her daughter Jacqueline Edwards (Steve), her sons Bill Bosch (Joann) and Brian Bosch (Kristin), 6 grandchildren, Blain Bosch (Krystina), Nicole Bosch (Corey), Alicia Weatherby (Devin), Brianna Bosch, Lincoln Bosch, and Kohl Bosch, as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Michael Bosch, and Olivia Weatherby.

Beth was a compassionate and caring woman. She did a little of everything, but her passions laid in gardening and baking. She was a natural green thumb and could make anything bloom and become beautiful. Her baking, as inspiring and delectable as it was, caused her to be well known at the Rutland Fire Department many years ago as she battled a sensitive smoke detector while baking and making popcorn for the local Church Bazaar. Despite that run in with the law, she was determined to prove to them she could indeed bake and that it was the smoke detector that was at fault. She brought those firemen many pies to make up for their lost time.

Cards and bingo were a well-known love of hers. She was a shark at crib and spent many years in the Senior’s Games competing with her late sister-in-law Helen as her partner. Any chance she had she would be playing bingo, whether it was at the independent living home she lived in, at Chances or on a road-trip through the States (where she happily brought her young granddaughter along to join in on the fun).

She was a woman of faith and was heavily involved with the CWL and Diocesan when she was healthy and able to contribute, where she created a lifetime of friendships.

Beth was a world traveller. Travelling to Europe with her daughter and 2 granddaughters, she gained the courage to return twice on her own to visit relatives and explore her parents’ heritage. Beyond Europe she was fortunate enough to visit Japan, Mexico, and numerous States. She loved any road-trip, the distance or destination didn’t matter.

She was involved with the Trefoil Guild from the time her daughter was young, continuing to participate with the granddaughter and long past that.

Beth was able to make fast and lifelong friends in a matter of minutes. She was a beautiful and loving soul, who inspired many to live life with a smile and a warm heart. She was loved deeply every day of her life and will continue to be loved by friends and family, and her memory will be carried on with the values, lessons, and recipes she taught so many. The memories are never-ending, as is her love.

May she rest in peace.

A Mass will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1 pm at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 750 Rutland Rd N, Kelowna, BC V1X 3B7.

Arrangements in care of Everden Rust Funeral Services, (250) 860-6440. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.everdenrust.com

• Jun 06, 2023
  Aunt Beth you will be missed
  Such a beautiful person always a smile on her face with a twinkle in her eyes.
  So sorry for your loss You are one special - Janet Roshinsky
• May 29, 2023
  My Deepest Condolences to Beth's family , sorry for your loss. Knew the Burnell family growing up in Rutland, Beth was a Beautiful soul and had a wonderful , kind and caring personality, she was a woman of her faith. Prayers of strength, and that you Love and Cherish her fun loving memories.
  Marlene Kish - Marlene Kish
• Apr 07, 2023
  Jacqueline & Alicia,
  I am so sorry to hear about Beth's passing. She was such a wonderful loving lady. Beth had such a great outlook on life and was always so positive. When she worked with me at Specialty Bakery she could take a batch of fresh made cakes and have them all sold before the days end! It was such a joy to spend time with her. I will miss her always.
  Love and Hugs to you both.
  Brenda Laresser
  - Brenda Laresser
• Mar 11, 2023
  Brian, we are sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. I remember she made the best pickles!
  Gord and Birgit Leishman - Gordon Leishman
• Mar 07, 2023
  I'm so sad to hear of Beth's passing. I was the backyard neighbour for years growing up. She was my Avon lady forever and I loved our chats when I would pop in after school. She had a large, loving family that will miss her very much. Sweet dreams. - Tala (Mihalynuk) Wambacher
• Mar 07, 2023
  So sorry to hear the passing of your mom Jacqueline. She always had a beautiful smile. She was a wonderful woman. Sincerely Crystal Kinney ( Grochowich)
• Mar 06, 2023
  To Jacqueline, Alicia, Steve and Family,
  It was such a pleasure getting to know Beth, who was a wonderful woman. Our favourite memory of Beth is having her over at our home for a movie night. We watched Mamma Mia 2 and she laughed the whole time. She was absolutely delightful.
  We are deeply sorry for your loss and are thinking of you in this difficult time. - Anita and Darci
• Mar 06, 2023
  Jacqueline and family,
  Sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Sending our condolences and prayers during this difficult time.
  Dino and Karen Zol
• Mar 05, 2023
  I went to school with Beth @ unity sask. the school was called rosebrirer we were neighbors there, then again @ rutland b.c. She was a wonderful person. George Zarr
• Mar 05, 2023
  Bosch Family......i remember many visits in BC and in Ontario, her big smile and easy laugh. Sending love and condolences from the Eastern Burnell's - Claire Gourlie (Burnell)
• Mar 05, 2023
  Brian and family: Our condolences on the passing of your mom, Brian. Thinking of you at this sad time.
  Sincerely,
  Ken and Donna Good - Donna Good
• Mar 04, 2023
  We are saddened to learn of Beth's passing and send our sincere condolences to her family. We have good memories of the the RMS student exchange trip to Kasugai in 2009 when Alicia participated as a student and Beth and Jacqueline were chaperones. - Sandra and Roger Sellick
• Mar 04, 2023
  Aunt Beth you will always be in our hearts. So many memories & life lessons over the years, years of camping at Kalamalka, jokes & laughter along the way. You loved life and we loved you. Rita Bosch
• Mar 04, 2023
  My condolences, rest in peace Beth. Julie Vecchio
• Mar 04, 2023
  Sending our heartfelt condolences to your family! Sorry for your loss.
  - Kevin & Angela Lwowski
• Mar 04, 2023
  Deepest sympathies to Beth’s family, we were neighbours for many years on Fitzpatrick Road…..RIP Beth
  Sandy Kraft - Sandy
• Mar 04, 2023
  My condolences to the family Maryann Heltman - MARYANN hELTMAN
• Mar 04, 2023
  my deepest sympathy to Beth family Marie Jeanne Mclellan from Apple valley staff -
• Mar 04, 2023
  So sorry to hear of Beth’s passing. Such a lovely lady - always had a smile. Sending my condolence’s Jacqueline to you and your family. She will be forever in your hearts. Take care… Trish - Trish Lapage
• Mar 04, 2023
  Jacqueline, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember you as being very close with her. My thoughts are with you in this very sad time. Bless you. - Brent Smith.

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