Mary Bozarth
Mary Bozarth
Mary Bozarth
Mary Bozarth

Obituary of Mary Bozarth

Mary Ruth Bozarth passed away peacefully on July 11, 2009 at the age of 80. She was born Mary Ruth Jones on December 21, 1928 in Canutillo, Texas. Her family returned to Oklahoma and then moved to California in 1937. Mary grew up in Chico and graduated from Chico High in 1948. She roller skated at the old rink on the Esplanade and worked at a local gas station. Mary met Donald C. Major in Sacramento and they were married on March 11, 1951 in Chico. Donald and Mary lived in Chico, Sacramento, Quincy, Reno and Willows while raising Beverly and Bill. Don and Mary divorced in Jan. 1978. Mary married Al Bozarth of Orland on February 10, 1979. After Al retired from PG&E, they spent many years square dancing, traveling, and enjoying family and friends. Mary also belonged to Beta Sigma Phi sorority for 40 years, volunteered for many years at Glenn Gen. and Enloe hospitals, and loved sewing and crafts. Mary is survived by daughter, Beverly George of Durham, William (Bill) Major of Chico; three step-children and their families; brothers, Ray and Robert Jones; sister, Betty Stringfellow; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Bidwell Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Bidwell Chapel on 3rd and Normal, followed by a Graveside Service at Glen Oaks. Memorial donations can be made to CSU, Chico Nursing Scholarships through Brusie Funeral Home.
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