Avenell Banfield Bos, 88, of Silvis, IL, formerly of East Moline, IL, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Aspen Rehab & Health Care, Silvis, IL.
The family will hold a private graveside service at Rose Lawn Memorial Estates. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, IL. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to the Rock Island County Animal Care & Control.
Avey was born on August 9, 1925, in Carlisle, IN, the daughter of Arch and Gertie (McSparin) Banfield. She married Richard W. Bos on December 15, 1943, in Moline, IL, and he preceded her in death on May 31, 1980.
Avey worked as a pocket matcher and union steward for 15 years at Seifert Clothing in Rock Island. She was a member of Union Congregational Church in Moline, IL, and a former member of the East End Club. Avey enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include
Children Patricia Seabloom Amery, WI
Sue (Mike) Nawrocki Moline, IL
Grandchildren Jeremy Seabloom Amery, WI
Melynda (Michael) Lorence Volo, IL
Michael (Amber) Nawrocki Moline, IL
Sister Claire (Ernie) Fogle Moline, IL
Brother Frank (Jeanne) Banfield Moline, IL
Sister-in-law Lucille Leech Moline, IL
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Richard, Jr., and twin boys; granddaughter; brothers, Orville, Rick, Abe, Art, Leonard, and Jim; sister, Helen Hicks; and son-in-law, Harold R. "Bob" Seabloom.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, August 29th, 2013, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
Rose Lawn Memorial Estate