Glenda R. Bos (Putman)

September 14, 1942 – May 18, 2022

She will be buried in Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego in a private graveside service. Donations may be made to Rose Arbor Hospice or the charity of one’s choice.

Obituary

Age 79, passed away on May 18, 2022, at Rose Arbor. She was born September 14, 1942, to Glenn F. and Helen R. (Doxey) Putman, in Kalamazoo, where she was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. After graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School, she was employed at Morrison Jewelers, and later as a lab technician for the Upjohn Company. In 1968, she married attorney Richard L. Bos, and began her college studies at Mary Harden Baylor in Texas. She subsequently received her Associates Degree from Lansing Community College, and B.A. from Western Michigan University. She also did volunteer work for Greater Lansing Legal Aid and the Kalamazoo Public Schools. She was best known, however, for being a devoted mother. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Patricia Bos, who was her best friend; her siblings and their children, Jim (Barbara) Putman, Claire (Ron) Shefler, Glenn II (Lori) Putman.

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Lois Pennington Phelps
4 years ago

Claire and Family: My condolences and sympathy in the loss of your sister Glenda.

Vicki (VanEck) Johnson
4 years ago

Glen , Jim, Claire, and Sarah, I am so sorry to read of Glenda’s passing. Though I haven’t seen any of you in years, please know I think of you all often. My deepest condolences to you all

Bill Bruner
4 years ago

Sad to hear Glenda passed away . Growing up 2 blocks from my cousin and attending school together leave me with many memories of good times . She devoted her life to raising her daughter Sarah after her husband died many many years ago . Sarah has been a devoted care giver to her mother as she struggled with her health during the past few years . May she rest in peace …

Mary Visscher
4 years ago

Jim & Barb, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I’m so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I recently lost my husband Ken. I think of you often and would love to see you again. Mary

Sharon Mahoney
4 years ago

I was saddened to see that Glenda passed away. I knew Glenda in the 60s at The Upjohn Company where we worked together in the Control Division. Quickly she and I became friends and enjoyed a great vacation together in Niagara Falls. She had a great sense of humor and we had a lot of laughs during those times. I am praying that God provides you all the peace and strength you will need during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal. Sincerely, Sharon Rizzo Mahoney