April 23, 1935 – December 15, 2025
at the age of 90 years:
It is with great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Lorraine Bosshardt on December 15, 2025 at the age of 90. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Jacob Bosshardt, her two sisters Katie and Wilma of Kamloops, and her great grandson Thunder.
She is lovingly remembered by her five children; Linda (Danny) Moore, Dianne Grinde, Rodney Bosshardt, Roger (Barb) Bosshardt, and Tracey (Arden) Thacker, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Lorraine was born in Kamloops but raised in Beresford on the family farm. Farming was a way of life for Lorraine; she worked very hard on the farm alongside her dad William “Bill.” After Lorraine graduated from South Kamloops Secondary, she later ventured to Loon Lake, BC where she met her future husband, Jacob. They were married in Salmon Arm in 1955 and raised five children while operating their farm. Lorraine and her husband were cattle ranchers, raising purebred Herefords and Black Angus. Lorraine milked cows for years providing for her family with fresh milk, eggs, butter, and meat from the various animals they raised. Lorraine also baked bread every week and always had homemade soup on the stove and fresh baked cookies in the cookie jar. She had a huge garden full of vegetables and fruit that she preserved for the winter. In the winter months, Lorraine enjoyed bowling, scrabble, crafts, and reading. In her later years she also enjoyed beanbag toss and shuffleboard.
Lorraine will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. A special thank you to Piccadilly Terrace staff, Shuswap Lake General Hospital, Bastion Place, and all the doctors and nurses for their care and support.
In respect of her wishes, no Celebration of Life will be held. Those wishing to honour her memory can donate to the Salvation Army in Salmon Arm or to the BCSPCA – Shuswap Branch.
We’re so sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing.
She (and Jacob) were true friends to us in Salmon Arm.
I especially remember our trips to Armstrong auctions when her and I would chat, and of course have a donut!
Victor and myself are very glad we were up to see her in September, getting warm hugs. She will be missed. Our hearts go out to her family as they navigate through this hard time.
Rest in peace, my friend.
I am so sorry to hear this. I am so glad I had the chance to be one of Lorraine’s careaides. My condolences.
I am very sad to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Lorraine was such a good lady, so very kind. When I had our oldest daughter, Jenny, Lorraine had a beautiful baby shower for Jenny and I. It meant so much to me. When my pet cow was sick and Mom and Dad were away, Lorraine came right over to help me. I have many fond memories of Lorraine. My heart goes out to Linda, Tracy, Diane, Roger,Rodney and their families.