Lillian Bosell, age 97, of New Brighton, died January 23, 2015 at Bendictine Health Center at Innsbruk. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 28th at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 755 73rd Ave NE, Fridley, with visitation one hour prior at the church. Interment will be in Morningside Memorial Gardens.
Lillian Marvilla Bosell was born August 1, 1917 in Estes Brook to Barney and Cecelia (Anderson) Strombeck. She was raised in the Princeton area. On February 26, 1938 she married Arthur Bosell and to this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born.
Lillian was a people person and always put others first. She enjoyed being a hostess for family and friends. Over the years she was very active at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Fridley and served in many different areas. She loved her flowers, gardens and living by the lake.
Lillian is survived by her children, Gary Bosell of Arizona, Darwin Bosell of Coon Rapids, Lee Ann Bosell of Arizona, Lynette Bosell of Cambridge; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Arlene (Jim) Rose of Andover; brother, Wayne Strombeck of St. Louis Park; and by many other relatives and friends.
Always the quintessential Swedish hostess, I could not step foot in Lillian’s kitchen without being offered a cup of coffee and something to eat – usually multiple times! She was always cheerful and dressed to go out, just in case. When possible, I’d bring my little dog, Houston, over to see her. He loved going to Lillian’s house, and would run to her side as soon as the door opened. She enjoyed him, too; and always had a big smile on her face when he was around. I know she slipped forbidden treats to him under the table, but I didn’t care. That Swedish hospitality extended to everyone, as it should! My son, Jonathan, enjoyed visiting Lillian also. Before he left for school last fall, we went to see her and sang hymns, worship songs, and classic songs from her past for the longest time. She was eager to join in, and remembered many of the words better than we did! It was easy to see that music spoke to her in a special way. I am honored and grateful to have known Lillian. I pray that God will give peace and strength to her family and will comfort them with many wonderful memories – and especially to my friend, her daughter Lee Ann, who was unable to travel to Minnesota at this time.