Birth date: Dec 12, 1907 Death date: Jun 21, 2004
Â" Death lies on her, like an untimely frost upon the sweetest flower in the field.Â" ShakespeareEvelyn Alice Bostrom, born in Max, North Dakota, on December 12, 1907, peacefully ascended to heaven on June 21, 2004 in Olympia, W Read Obituary
We all have memorable teachers and mentors and Miss Bostrom is in that group. Her quiet, gentle demeanor permeated her classroom while instilling a love of learning. She was the 1953 Bagpipe Advisor and that Annual was dedicated to her. She was greatly missed at the 50th reunion last September.##imported-begin##Margaret Brown Strueby##imported-end##
Miss Bostrom, you instilled in me a love for writing--accurately--and a passion for ethical journalism. I remember the many wonderful hours you spent with the Highland Echo staff and your help in my internship with the Daily News!##imported-begin##Kathy Arneson Rohrer##imported-end##
I've known Evelyn and her sisters for many years through the Olympia Vasa No. 550. She always attended the meetings and as many of the functions as she could. Her bright smile and shining eyes always reflected her love for God and her fellow beings. She was a true inspiration to us all. Her presence here on Earth will be missed. I know we'll meet again. She was loved and respected by all who knew her.##imported-begin##Margo Jensen##imported-end##
Although I did not have Miss Bostrom as a teacher, she was highly esteemed by all who attended Kelso High School (class of 1960).##imported-begin##Barbara Berard##imported-end##
Although I din't have Miss Bostrom as a teacher I did know her from the neighborhood. I grew up around the corner from her on Cowlitz Way. I remember playing with her neice, I think Sharon, occasionally, when she came to visit. The first home my daughter had when she married was on the corner of Church and 7th in the same brick duplex that Miss Bostrom lived in. My Mother had Miss Bostrom for a teacher in about 1945 or 46. Even though I didn't, I still remember her as a "genteel" lady, very gracious and welcomeing to a young girl and her friends. My condolences to you all for a remarkable lady who will be remembered by many. Terry Rose##imported-begin##Terry Rose##imported-end##
The best English teacher I ever had while attending Kelso Schools--Class of 1960##imported-begin##Gary Swanson##imported-end##
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Miss Bostrum picked Margaret Brown and me as annual co-editors for the '53 Bagpipe at Kelso High, taught us well but allowed reasonable leeway for some of our nutty choices. At WSC as a freshman newspaper reporter I was miles ahead of other freshmen due to the excellence ofl her teaching. I'm sorry she couldn't attend our 50th reunion last September.##imported-begin##Rick Johnson##imported-end##
As a junior in Kelso High School; I remember, among other things, Miss Bostrom's class room as one I enjoyed and looked forward to attending. I also remember the day of the big earth quake; I was in her room at the time. We, all of us, ended up across the street until we realized we were standing under the power lines at which time she marched us around the block. Wonderful, wonderful lady. Our lives have been blessed knowing her.##imported-begin##Marjorie 'Purviss' Ahrens##imported-end##
Miss Bostrom was my teacher in 1957 at Kelso High School. I recognized her picture in the paper.We worked on the 1957 annual in the class. I can remember that the one career at that time that I would not consider was teaching. I ended up teaching science at Timberline High School for 30 years. I remember that I thought teachers had to work too hard after watching my high school teachers. Miss Bostrom was one of those hardworking teachers.
Sincerely, Kay Bryan Hardy
3232 Long Lake Dr. S.E.
Olympia, WA 98503##imported-begin##Kay Bryan Hardy##imported-end##
