Knute Arthur “Bo” Fosaaen Jr. passed away February 7th after a short hospital stay. He was 76 years old. Born in California to Knute Arthur Fosaaen and Dolores Woods Fosaaen, the family moved to Jacksonville, Florida when he was 3 years old. He was the oldest of nine children, and a 1964 graduate of Englewood High School.
Bo was predeceased by his wife, Johnnie Perry (Gray) Fosaaen, and his father and his mother. He is survived by his son Jonathon Arthur Fosaaen, and stepsons Michael Gray and Perry Gray (Elizabeth). He is survived by eight siblings: Ardyth Ann “Susie” Fosaaen, Ardyn Van Fosaaen, Jerome “Jerry” Fosaaen, Debra Lynn Fosaaen, Sharon Kay White (Charles), Karon Gay Plasha (Michael), Ken Ervin Fosaaen (Cathy) and Jon Eric Fosaaen. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 5 nieces and nephews and many, many cousins.
After high school Bo served in the Florida National Guard. Aside from his service in the National Guard, his entire working life was spent in the repair of laundry equipment, first working with his father, repairing washers and dryers in people’s homes throughout Jacksonville, and later specializing in commercial washers and dryers. At one time he served as president of the Florida Coin Laundry Association. He was the principal owner and president of Cando Appliances, Inc and would of late observe he had spent over 60 years in the industry.
Bo was close to his son Jonathon, and they loved to travel, making numerous trips together in North America and to Europe. Bo helped care for his mother prior to her death in 2021, and in addition assisted with the care of his siblings up until his own death. He was selfless, and a friend to all he met, always ready to lend a hand.
In addition to the Coin Laundry Association, Bo was a member of Sons of Norway and Holiday Hill Church.
Viewing and visitation will be Sunday, February 12th from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home 4300 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207
The Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 13th at 10:30 a.m. at Holiday Hill Church, 730 Mandalay Rd. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery 4300 Beach Blvd, with a reception afterward, at Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GreenlawnJacksonville.com for the Fosaaen family.
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