Dean Allen Bosche'

Dean Allen Bosche'

Dean was born January 4,1930 in Los Angeles, California. He was adopted by Jack and Hazel Bosche' when Dean and his twin brother were babies. The Family later moved in 1930 to Shady Cove, Oregon. He attended Shady Cove Elementary and Trail Elementary schools. Later they moved to Placentia, California where he finished his education. In 1950 he joined the Air Force and became an Air Police Officer during the Korean War. When he was discharged from the service in 1954, Dean became an Orange County Sheriff Deputy.

In 1956 he married his loving wife Mary Nelson and they had three sons together. He then joined the police department of Placentia, California, where he retired as a Police Sergeant. As a veteran himself, his life mission was to help all veterans and he had an active role in doing this. He continued this mission until he passed away.

Dean is survived by his son David Bosche' of Grants Pass, Oregon. His twin brother Gene Bosche', younger brother Ken Wagers, sister Donna Marie Bosche', nephew Fred Bosche', niece Debra Rush and nephew Shigeru Irei of Okinawa. Also survived by in-laws. Don and Carol Nelson, in-laws Robert and Carolyn Nelson, nephews Lanny Nelson, Loren Nelson, Jim Nelson, and nieces Kathy Holderman and Lauri Hillman.

Dean was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary, and his two sons Mervin and Donald, also his adopted parents Jack and Hazel Bosche', older brother Roy Mervin Bosche; a WWII veteran, and Nephew Gene Bosche' Jr.

The family and friends will always miss him and his laughter. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Shriners Hospital For Children.