JoAnn Elizabeth Boswell
July 08, 2020
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JoAnn Elizabeth Boswell, 81, passed away July 8, 2020 of natural causes. Please join the family at the graveside service on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at McDivitt Grove Cemetery, 7001 Meredith Drive in Urbandale, IA.
JoAnn was born April 28, 1939 to Erna (Otken) and Robert McVay. She graduated from Greenfield High School and worked for Continental Western until her retirement. JoAnn was a great Mom, a hard-worker and an excellent provider. She was very involved with her church, Gloria Dei Lutheran, and also a member of the choir. JoAnn loved reading, baking, music and animals. In her retirement, she treasured time spent in Arizona.
She will be greatly missed by her children, John (Sue) Boswell and Beth (Scott) Bezdicek; her grandchildren, Cole (Jordain) and Andy (Jenny) West; great-granddaughter, Tatum; nephews, Tim and Pat McVay; and sister-in-law, Marlene McVay. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Boswell; her parents; and brother, Bob McVay.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Barbara Kern
07/13/2020
John and Beth, I was just made aware of JoAnns death. Caused me to remember so many fond times as your mothers friend beginning when we both began work at the insurance company following graduation. We then shared an apartment for a few years. During this time, she met Bos and then they introduced me to Tom, a good friend of Bos. We were married a few years later on July 8 and your parents stood up with us. I was your Moms maid of honor and we had such a fun time going to Omaha to shop for her wedding gown. I am sure you have heard the story about how Bos could not kiss his bride at the altar following the vows. Had to wait. He groused about that a long time. I know how much the physical absence now will hurt, And I pray Gods peace and comfort for you all. I am so glad I got to visit with JoAnn last summer.
I am sorry I will not be able to attend the commital service.