Obituary of James Dennis Bobber

James Dennis Bobber 1958 - 2008 Jim was born into the arms of his loving mother on March 22, 1958. He passed from the loving arms of his wife to our blessed Lord on July 9th, 2008. Jim grew up in the Hawthorn District of Tacoma. A year ago we planted a tree in our backyard to honor that fact. Attending Holy Rosary gradeschool and Saint Robert Bellarmine Highschool. Participating in school activities and sports. Over the years Jim and his wife were active in the neighborhood youth outreach program as well as youth ministries at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Those Wednesday children were OUR children. Interests included family, friends, neighbors, animals, fishing, poker night with the guys, college football, church life and a good Sunday sermon. Jim will be remembered most for his unfailing courage, the mischievous twinkle in his eye, quick wit, beautiful smile and laughter. A special thank you to our church families at Bethlehem and Peace Lutheran. Pastor John Stroeh for visiting any time, any place over the past year. Never underestimate the comfort of a visit or the power of prayer. A special thank you to Doctor Connie Davis U.W.M.C. and team, Doctor George Pugsley V.M.H., Doctor Paul Fredlund V.M.H., Doctor Catherine Richardson (you are truly amazing) our dearly loved case worker Teresa Bisset, home health nurses, therapists who over the years compassionately guided Jim on his journey. Most recently Pastor Peter Mohr for administering last rites, Magic Carpet Medical Transport drivers (Antar- for taking that extra step of wheeling Jim all the way to his room), Davita Dialysis Tacoma (you treated Jim as family), Tacoma Lutheran Home Rehab (excellence in every aspect), Tacoma General Hospital S.C.U. and E.R., St. Joesph Hospital pastoral staff, E.R., S.C.U, C-6 and C-7, and all of the angels known and unknown to us. We are forever grateful to each and everyone of you for the comfort and care you provided for Jim. Jim leaves to carry on his memory in our hearts, wife and highschool sweetheart MaryJane Bostwick (beloved pets), father and mother James and Barbara Bobber, brothers Robert (Bobby, Anthony) and Mike (Michael) Bobber, mother-in-law Rosemary Bostwick, Renee Casad (Mike), Kathy Bostwick (Nola), Tony Bostwick (Debbie), Karen Turner (Raymond, Cheryl Lynn), Jeffrey Bostwick (Angie, Jason, Nick), Julie Cosby (Dave, Eileen, Angela, Robert), Robert Bostwick (Rosalie, Terra, Katie, Laura), Louise Bostwick, Patrick Bostwick, Andy Bostwick (Angie, Ethan). Jim was preceded in death by Steven and Joseph Bostwick. Many, many dearly loved aunts, uncles and cousins. An all day viewing with an evening rosary at 7 p.m. on July 16th . Rosary will be led by cousin Sister Patricia Glen S.P. at Piper-Morley- Mellinger (5436 S. Puget Sound Ave., Tacoma) Funeral Services at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (38th S. A St., Tacoma) on July 17th at 11 a.m . Sending Jim homeward will be Pastor John Stroeh at Bethlehem Lutheran Church (38th S. A St., Tacoma) Reception following in church basement then interment at Calvary Cemetery (5212 70th St. W., Tacoma). Arrangements entrusted to the care of Piper-Morley-Mellinger Funeral Home 253-472-3353