Nels Lee Bozarth

November 7, 2021

BOZARTH, Nels

Oct. 14, 1928 – Nov. 7, 2021

Nels Lee Bozarth was born October 14, 1928 to David and Nellie Bozarth. Nels was born and raised on the family farm west of Sexsmith, AB. And lived there until he married Elsie Iddins on December 18, 1957.

After living in Spirit River for a short time they moved to the Grimshaw/Berwyn area of Northern Alberta where they lived and raised their five sons. Nels spent most of his career in the grain business, managing the Grimshaw Seed Cleaning Plant for close to 30 years, retiring in 1992. Nels enjoyed gardening, fishing and camping with the family. He tirelessly travelled the country, hauling kids to hockey games and anything else they were involved in. In 2005 Nels and Elsie moved from Berwyn to Claresholm to be closer to family and especially their grandsons. In 2017 they moved in to Cottonwood Village where Nels resided until his passing November 7, 2021.

Nels was especially excited for the upcoming birth of his great-grandson who Troy and Megan informed him that the baby’s middle name would be Nels.

Nels is lovingly remembered by his wife, Elsie; sons, Dwayne (Dianne), Darryl, Craig, Kelly (Pamela) and David (Linda); grandchildren, Kyle, Troy (Megan), Trace, Cody, Cole, Blake, Mallorey (Jason) and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Cohen and Everley; his brother, Martin (Glenis); and sister, Cheryl (Bryan); as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

Nels was predeceased by his parents, David and Nellie; brothers, Jimmy, Donny, Iner (Leona), Carl (Mona) Gerald (Lil) and David; as well as his sister, Doris (Pete). He was also sadly predeceased by his oldest grandson, Greg in 2020.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Nels’s name can be made to an organization of ones choice.

Messages of Condolence

Sincere sympathy for your loss of Nels. Thinking of you and your family Auntie Elsie during this sad time. What was not to love about Uncle Nels? He was such a beautiful, kind, huge hearted person. We loved his sense of humour (dry) but always welcomed. We will miss hearing his voice in the early birthday and Christmas greetings. Rest in Peace Uncle Nels. Love to all. Mac and Ed

- Maxine Bozarth

So sorry for your loss. Nels was always a pleasure to visit with. Condolences to Elsie and family. May he Rest In Peace.

- Judy n Brian Clements

Elsie, Dwayne, Daryl, Craig, Kelly, and David and families. Condolences to you all and my thoughts go out to you. RIP Nels. You were a kind man and you will be misssd.

- Diana Robeera

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Nel’s

- Ed and Stella Pimm

Sending my condolences to you all

- Shirley Spence

So sorry Elsie to hear of Nels passing. Our condolences to you and the family. Have thought of you guys often since you moved south. Nels was such a loving and caring man and will be dearly missed. Sending hugs and prayers for your loss.

- Barb Kauenhofen

Dear Elsie and family. We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Nels, but you were blessed to have him for many years and in good health. We lost an excellent close Berwyn neighbour but it was good they were able to move closer to family. My memories of Nels was his " green thumb" and in the growing season the challenge between him and his neighbour, Dave Persson. I used to tease Nels how he would go out at daybreak and pull each plant up a "tad" to make is garden look better than Daves. But also sad to me is another funeral we are unable to attend because of these necessary COVID restrictions. Our hearts go out to all of Nels' family and friends

- Neil and Gail Sandboe

Sorry to hear of Nels passing. I have many fond memories of Christmas's past shared with mom and Harold. Condolences to all of the family.

- Sandy Neher

Sorry to hear I have lots of childhood memories with you in Berwyn. My love goes out to the family. I was recently just thinking about you all and Greg

- Marianne Johnson

Our condolences and prayers to you all Elsie, Dwayne,Darryl,Craig,Kelly, David and families. Been thinking about you all lately. Really miss our Christmas’s together. Will always have those fond memories.

- Bill & Joyce Case & Nick and Nitasha Lake

My Deepest sympathies to Elsie and boys, Nels was truly a great man And a dear and lifelong friend of my family, my parents Art and Yvette Benson, will be waiting with open arms to greet him, love and hugs to all

- BrendaBenson

Elsie where did those days go. When I was a young girl running through your home in Berwyn. Nels and you opened your home too many as you were beautiful people, who raised five handsome, beautiful, kind and full of life sons. Nels will live forever in your hearts as your children and grandkids we carry-on some of his gestures or smile. HUGS Elsie - Dwayne - Darryl (Sprout) - Craig (Gig) - Kelly - David ❤️

- Joanne Tremblay

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