Date of Birth: September 19, 1938
Date of Death: January 17, 2018
It is with heavy hearts we advise the passing of Arlene Vernette Bozek (nee Green), age 79, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in the Battlefords Union Hospital palliative care unit, surrounded by her loving family.
From her birth on Sept. 19, 1938 to her death on Wednesday, Jan. 17, she inspired those around her with love, commitment to family values, sense of community and a deep unwavering faith.
Arlene (Arl) was the eldest of three children born to George and Brenda Green (nee Dunn) of Broadview, SK. Before graduating from high school, Arlene worked the Broadview telephone switchboard where she caught the eye of a young suitor, George Thomas Bozek also of Broadview. The high school sweethearts were married June 5, 1957 and were never more than steps away from each other for the sum of their 61 year, love-filled marriage.
Throughout her life’s journey they lived in Broadview, Regina, Halifax, Portage La Prairie, Unity, Meadow Lake, Saskatoon and Cochin Ocean. In each of these communities, Arlene was uniquely involved in/with a variety of community groups and services, the Canadian Figure Skating Association and Power Skating, Unity School of Dance, Brownies (Tawney Owl), Cochin Community Theatre Players, Cochin Art Club, Saskatchewan Embroiders Guild, St. Rose DeLima and St. Peter Roman Catholic Churches and of course her beloved choirs.
Left to honor Arlene and remember her, is her heartbroken spouse, George; their four children, Robyn Bozek, Brad (Bev) Bozek, Debra (Gerard) Volk, Daryn (Katharine) Bozek; nine grandchildren, Mark (Shea) Reiter, Bryce (Jill) Reiter, Chelsey Reiter, Shayne (Michael) Wismer, Halee (Mark) Selinger, Ashley (Jordan) Schroh, Nolan (Laura), Volk, Ghinel (Cameron) Bozek, Alejandria Bozek; nine great-grandchildren, Marshall, Cohen, Maddyx, Payten, Addison, Irelyn, Gabriel, Persephanee, Hannah.
Arlene was preceded in death by her sister, Linda (Lindy lou); and is survived by brother, George (Sonny).
The Bozek family et al express their heartfelt gratitude to “Mom’s Angels.” Doctor William Lipsett, and the staff of the Battlefords Union Hospital C.O.P.S., Acute and Palliative units for their genuine compassion and incredible care throughout her courageous fight.
A private mass was held for Arlene in Unity at St. Peters Catholic Church and as in life she remains coram Deo.
In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Arlene Bozek to the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation would be appreciated.
Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
