Margaret Warner Bossert
Margaret “Meg” Warner Bossert, 70, of Holmes Beach, died April 18.
She was born Dec. 7, 1951, to Margaret and Melvin Warner in Oakland, California.
Her father was a career Navy officer, serving in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and so she spent her early school years in many places, starting in Pearl City, Hawaii, and ending high school in Placerville, California. She attended several colleges, including U.C. Berkeley, earned her BA in Psychology at CSU, Sacramento, as well as master’s degrees in public administration and counseling.
She married professor J. Michael Bossert in 1978. In 1989, they sailed a 30-foot sailboat to Hawaii, returning in July 1990. In 2000, he retired and they moved to Holmes Beach, where she volunteered for a local women’s group for several years.
She was a loving stepmother to her husband’s youngest child. She loved her collie, RIO, and enjoyed taking him to retirement homes to visit seniors. She was a lifelong meditator and teacher.
She was under Tidewell Hospice care at home, where her husband was her primary caregiver.
She was a wonderful, giving, loving person who will be sorely missed by husband Michael and all who knew her. There is no planned service.
Robert ‘Bob’ Charles Fluke
Robert “Bob” Charles Fluke, 60, of Bradenton and formerly of Bradenton Beach, died April 16.
Mr. Fluke lived on Anna Maria Island for 33 years.
His favorite work was the design, construction and monitoring of nuclear power plants and the design and construction of inshore/offshore artificial reefs.
He promoted the use of reef balls as coordinator of Manatee County’s Ad Hoc Reef Committee in 2000.
Condolences may be shared online at Manasota Chapel, rtsfunerals.com.
Mr. Fluke is survived by his loving spouse, Lori Hostetter; and siblings Diane Coho and spouse John, and Roger and spouse Sue.
Judith Lynn Grover
Judith Grover, 78, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died March 21.
She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
She was raised in Silver Spring and attended Montgomery Blair High School.
Mrs. Grover retired from the National Institutes for Health after 35 years as deputy chief for the division of research grants. She was a life member and also served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Silver Spring Fire Department. On retirement, she made use of her eye for design and started a second career in interior design with Gary Lovejoy Design in Washington, D.C.
Her laughter was contagious and brought a smile to everyone around her. She was a caring, loving, generous lady, always willing to help others.
She enjoyed dancing, skiing and spending time with family and friends, including a group of “sisters” who continued to get together for more than 50 years.
She loved Anna Maria Island and Ocean City, Maryland, for their sunshine and beach.
A private celebration of life was held. Memorial donations may be made to HEROES Inc., 1200 29th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20007.
Mrs. Grover is survived by her mother, Grace Wadford of Holmes Beach; son Jon C. II and wife Susie of Cordova, Maryland; grandson Jack and wife Laurel of Berlin, Maryland; and granddaughters Taylor McLaughlin and Grace Higley.
Marjorie Higgins
Marjorie Higgins, 98, of Anna Maria, died April 12.
She was born to Ida and Matthew Dickinson in Melrose, Massachusetts. She remained a proud New Englander all her life.
She married Forrest Higgins in 1946 and they had three daughters. The family in 1967 moved to Southern California, where she took up tennis.
After retirement, the couple discovered and moved to Anna Maria Island. She always said it felt like a second honeymoon to them. Forrest died three years later.
An inspiration to many, she was always on the go, volunteering at Anna Maria Elementary, Love Bugs Daycare and for the church nursery. She liked to visit with homebound or sick friends.
She attended Bible studies at church and shared her faith in the Lord with most everyone she met.
Always athletic, she and her friends enjoyed tennis, biking, kayaking, long walks and some 200-mile bicycle trips on travels to England, Denmark, Egypt and the Holy Land.
She was an avid reader and faithful letter writer, always remembered birthdays and loved to tell stories about the old days.
A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at CrossPointe Fellowship. The family suggests memorial donations to Tidewell Hospice.
Mrs. Higgins is survived by daughters Carol Thorpe and husband Jim, and Leslie Myette and husband George; grandchildren Meredith, Lana, Sarah and Alan; and nine great-grandchildren.