Meindert Bosch of Clermont Park Christian Living Center in Denver, CO went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2020. He had just celebrated his 100th birthday days before with his four children, their spouses, and some grandchildren. When all was done, he simply stopped communicating, closed his eyes, and left this world peacefully.
Meindert, the son of Evert and Alida Korfker, was born September 2, 1920, in Muskegon, Michigan. When he was eleven, his family moved to Denver where he attended Denver Christian School and graduated from South High. In 1942, he joined the army to serve in World War II, stationed for some time in Germany. These “army years” were very impactful, leaving him with an undying love and appreciation for our country.
Post war, Meindert married Evelyn Dengerink of Dentonia, Kansas in 1947. To this union, Bob, Ron, Luci, and Bonnie were born. He also attended the University of Denver where he got a degree in accounting, finance, and business.
Meindert’s career focused on the field of mental health. He began at Bethesda Hospital as an accountant and worked his way into administration where he served as CEO for thirty years. He was passionate about extending Christian mercy and grace not only to his co-workers and patients at Bethesda but to everyone he met. He was a charter member of Third Christian Reformed Church where he served on the council for many years as well as secretary of the Classis Rocky Mountain for over ten years.
Upon retirement, he continued to use his passion for Christian mercy in forming the Council of Reformed Charities to support the work of those in Christian institutions, encouraging and mentoring the leaders of those organizations. Meindert also loved Colorado and was able to enjoy long bike rides, hikes in his beloved mountains, and golfing as well as time with his children and the many activities of his grandchildren. Finally, a role Meindert treasured was that of “author.” He had written several books on Christian compassion earlier and then when he was in his later 90s, he wrote his autobiography and a follow-up to it completed at age 99.
Meindert and Evelyn moved to Clermont Park Christian Living Center in 2010, and Evelyn passed away there four years ago. Both Meindert and Evelyn cherished the CLC community, including their many friends and those who helped and cared for them.
Meindert is survived by his four children: Bob (Linda) Bosch of Grand Rapids, Ron (Carol) Bosch of Grand Rapids, Luci (Tom) of Denver, and Bonnie of Sully, Iowa, as well as 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
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