Sylvia Anna Bogusch
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Sylvia A. Bogusch was held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend DeEtta Goettel of the Lamar United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery.
Sylvia Anna Bogusch was born on November 7, 1919 to Edgar J. and Mary C. (Thimesch) Smith eight miles west of Bristol at the family home. Sylvia would often say she was born in a ‘dugout shack’. She passed away on December 15, 2007 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO at the age of 88.
She attended the one room school house, Goodale School, for all of her 8 years of grade school. She then attended the Granada school for three years then Lamar for one year graduating from Lamar Union High School.
Following graduation she returned to the family farm and ranch where she helped with the many chores associated with the farm. Sylvia found time to work at Duckwalls in Lamar on the weekends.
Sylvia met George Bogusch when he returned to Lamar with his infant daughter, Nita following his wife’s death in 1937. Following a one year courtship, Sylvia and George were married on October 7, 1939 at Las Animas, Colorado. They returned to his farm where they made their home until early spring of 1985.
Sylvia worked in the field, became a mother to Nita and made a home for their family near Sand Creek.
Sylvia was a member of the Lamar United Methodist Church as well as a devoted and faithful member of the Lamar Vaqueros Saddle Club where she was an excellent horseman, attending and participating in all saddle club functions such as rodeos, horse shows and overnight outings.
She will be truly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband George O. Bogusch on April 13, 1986, her parents, brothers; Herbert Smith and Ed Smith as well as her sisters; Edith Gruenloh and Betty Marriott.
Sylvia is survived by her daughter Nita and husband Robert Caulk of King City, CA; four grandchildren; Stacey (Nick) Azcoma, Anthony (Linda) Caulk, Beau (Lorena) Caulk, Tyson Caulk and her six great grandchildren; Chelsey and Paige, Christopher and Kayla, Carson and Aidan and Logan and Zane as well as her great great grandson, Ian.
She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law; Coy Marriott of Aurora, CO, Frances Smith of Mitchell, SD and Norma and Loren Linville of Aztec, NM, Toni Bogusch of Lenexa, KS as well as her many friends.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice either direct or through the funeral home office. Online Condolences | | Dear Nita Beth and family, I am so sorry that we have lost our Sylvia. My fond remembrances include our wonderful family gatherings at Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners over the years. Working the cattle, and Sylvia's delicious branding meals are all part of my fond memories of her and George, and the family ranch. I remember George and Sylvia riding in the parades , with the Vaqueros, and Sylvia riding with the Vaqueros Quadrille team. These are all such fond memories and know that now Sylvia is once again re-united with George and her beloved horses. I am very sorry not to be able to attend the service. With Sincere Sympathy. Bill Smith , and Karen and Willie | | Nita Beth and family: My sympathies on the loss of your mother and grandmother. I have only good memories of Aunt Sylvia and wish I could be there. You mentioned her riding and I always remember her wearing her jeans and working outside. I still remember the big white turkey gobbler that used to think I was the meal when I visited. Mom has never let me forget her letting me eat the whole package of hot dogs and all the mashed potatoes and sauerkraut I could eat, which made me sick for two days! Apparently my best memories are associated with her cooking! Mom says Aunt Sylvia cooked the best pinto beans, ever. The last time I visited her we looked at family pictures, grandmother Smith's quilts and ate a mean pot roast. We only disagreed on two things..her trying to make me eat rhubarb pie and that old chime clock that kept me up all night! :) She did concede to house it in the garage while I was there! She also took me out to the north cemetery and showed me the grave of the old gun fighter that took care of her and dad after school sometimes. It is too bad that we can't record our lives as we go so that the younger ones could appreciate it. It is the little things that mean a lot when thinking of someone. She had a good heart and a ready smile. May she rest in the peace that she deserves. Beverley D.(Smith) Ferrell |
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