"Thoughts and prayers to Cleo's family. Many fond memories growing up in Cass Township near the Bosworths. Cleo was always such fun to visit and remember as she resided at Crestview. Tom McKee "
In loving memory of
Cleo Letha Bosworth
December 28, 1913 - December 26, 2012
Cleo Letha Pletcher, daughter of Ralph and Evelyn Knight Pletcher, was born December 28, 1913 on a farm northeast of Goldfield. She was the second of eight children. She received her education through the 8th grade in the Dayton Center rural school in Wright County and graduated from Clarion high school in 1932. On February 22, 1933, she married Clair Henry Bosworth at her parents home in Dayton Township of Wright County. The couple made their home on a farm in Cass Township (the Underwood farm). In 1960, they bought the Northrup farm, still in Cass Township. Clair died of a massive heart attack on November 6, 1971. Cleo continued to reside on the family farm. She had resided at Crestview Apartments since September of 1997.
Mrs. Bosworth is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, John and Anne Bosworth of Palm Desert, CA; Kenneth and Judith Bosworth of Anacortes, WA; daughters and sons-in-law, Caralyn and Ronald Clark of Indianapolis, IN; Lee Ann and Dale Winters of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada; Peyton Canary III of Cedar City, UT; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 23 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Evea Laurisch of Brookfield, IL; several nieces and nephews; Arnold Odland, a longtime friend and farming partner who was like a son to Cleo and a brother to the Bosworth family.
In addition to her husband, Cleo was preceded in death by daughters and son-in-law, Beverly Canary; Sheryll and James Whitworth; granddaughter, Cynthia Canary; great-grandchildren, Shantel and Samantha Kennedy; brother, Eldon Pletcher; sisters, Geneva Pletcher, Charlotte Amosson, Irene Kolbeck, Eva Peyton and Eura Marrs.
She was a member of the New Testament Church of Christ, where she had taught Sunday school, was active as a 4-H leader for 19 years, served on the 4-H Youth Council, worked where needed at the Hamilton County Fair, volunteered through RSVP at local care centers, was a member of the Okay Club, enjoyed quilting, crafts, needlepoint, jigsaw puzzles and loved being around her family. Cleo was a productive homemaker and farmer's wife all her time on the farms. She taught her children to serve others and love the Lord. She enjoyed taking many trips over the years, all over the United States and at least three visits to Scotland where her youngest daughter, LeeAnn and her family lived. Well into her 90's, she was able to stay in touch with her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren on their birthdays and anniversaries. She had a gift for hospitality which many college students, missionaries, neighbors and friends have enjoyed through the years.
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Tributes
"I went to the New Testament Church of Christ as a girl. I have fond memories of going to Cleo's house for youth group bonfires. She was a dear lady. I am so sorry for your loss. "
"To the Bosworth family, My mother Deloris Oxley was a roomate to your Mother for almost 2 years at Crestview. In that time I was there almost every day and grew so very fond of her. She loved all of you so much. I was alway's facinated that she could tell me where each of you went to school and where you lived, right down to each great-grandchild. She was truly an amazing woman. Jean Ewing"
"Greetings to Ken, John, Caralyn and LeeAnn from Betty Watts Rupp in Hays , KS. As I read the obituary, many thoughts ran through my mind---and all good ones of both your mom and dad. I stayed in their home when I went to WC. in 1959 for my job interview and became fast friends and admirerers of your folks and your entire family. When I resigned in 1967 they were still high on my list of Christ-like folks who lived their Christianity and who fully supported me m y 8 years in W.C. Like Vivian Anderson Wilson said your parents were like second family to me too. I am who I am today partially because of the love and influence of your mom and dad. I know you will miss her and please know that many are praying for your strength and comfort to come romr the Great One who understands your sorrow. In Christian Love, Betty Watts Rupp "
"Aunt Cleo was a very dedicated Christian woman who with Uncle Clair raised their children in that same Christian atmosphere. I have many pleasant memories of growing up with my Bosworth cousins. "
"I want to express my deepeest sympathy to the family of Cleo Bosworth family. I can remember the time I went to country school with most of you. She was a great 4-H leader and always made each one of us feel mportant and we always had fun. The Lord be with each of you. Grace (Fielder) Gillis--Bentonville, AR "
"We will miss you grandma Cleo. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bosworth family. The Odlands
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"My parents live just down the road from the farm Cleo lived on, we used to go play cards and board games with her, she was a lot of fun! Many great memories. Condolences to your family!"
"I am so sorry to hear of your mom passing. I've known your mom since 1965 when I came to Webster City to interview for the secretarial job at the Church of Christ. I stayed at there many times. After I moved there they were a family to me. Cleo was always helping me feel at home. It was always a joy to be in their home. I have many fond memories of her and Clair. My condolence goes out to her family at this time. May God bless you all. Vivian (Anderson) Wilson"
"To the Bosworth family...my condolences to the loss of your mom. Such a wonderful lady..remember lots of good things about Cleo as a child growing up in Cass Township. Prayers are with you...Zana Singer Jensen"
"To the Bosworth family; As a classmate of Ken's in high school, I send my deepest sympathy to your family. Paul Juhl"