James (Jim) Lauren Boose went Home to the Lord peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8th 2023, as his loving and devoted wife, Mary Generose of 68 years, was by his side. He was born on August 2nd 1937, in Norwalk, Ohio. He lived in Norwalk for 65 years and also was a resident of Bradenton, Florida for 21 years.

Jim was a graduate of St. Paul High School in Norwalk and was an Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Milan, Ohio, as well as Ss. Peter and Paul the Apostles in Bradenton, Florida. Jim was a fruit/ vegetable farmer all his life. He proudly served as President of Boose Farms, Inc., Booseland Inc., and several terms of the Ohio Vegetable and Potato Growers Association. Jim was also a partner of Boose's Farm Market. He was secretary and treasurer of the Cleveland Growers Marketing Co. He was a member of Ohio State Agriculture Research Board, the Huron County Agricultural Extension Advisory Board, American Farm Bureau Board, and Huron County Airport Authority Board. Jim was well known as a huge Ohio State fan, as well as the Browns, Guardians, and the Cavaliers. He truly enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, as he attended sport games, graduations, weddings, and loved their visits to his Bradenton home. He cherished family reunions the best, as this gave him the chance to enjoy his entire family at one time. He loved traveling with his wife to different parts of the world, and enjoyed his numerous activities at Timber Creek, (Bradenton, Fl.) where he met a variety of friends.

James is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Generose (Swick) of 68 years, 9 children, Sons: Craig (Karen), Brian (Sharon), and Ken (Brenda). Daughters: Linda (Rex) Dunn, Kathleen (Patrick) McVey, Diane (Dave), Moyer, Donna (Rich) Marett, Tracie (Todd) Sebolt, and Lisa Boose (daughter-in-law); 24 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Siblings: Brothers; William (Rita), Ronald (Serena), Terry (Mary Lisa). Sisters: Marlene Tein, Sandra (Vern) Swick, Karen (Paul) Lieber, Sue (Jack) Flick, Marsha (Gary) Keefer, and Cindy (Larry) Skinn. 2 sisters-in-law: Sue Swick and Linda Swick, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. James is preceded in death by his son, Dennis Boose, father, Raymond F. Boose, mother, Madeline Boose (nee Widman), sister, Debra Boose, grand daughter, Jacqueline Boose, brothers-in-law, Tom Hosang, John Tein, Tom Swick and Kevin Swick. Father-in-law, Howard Swick and Mother-in-law, Mary Swick (nee Zureich),

Family and friends may attend visiting hours at the Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home located at 98 West Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio on Friday, Dec. 15th, from 4-7 p.m. A Catholic funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church located at 145 S. Center Street, Milan, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 16th at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting a charitable donation to: St. Anthony's Catholic Church 145 S. Center St. Milan, Ohio 44846 or Luther Home of Mercy 5810 North Main Street Williston, Ohio 43468.  Online memories may be expressed by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com