Margaret Jewel Bossard

Margaret J. Bossard passed away Friday, January 8, 2026. She was born January 2, 1930 in Butte to Harold and Jewel Nevin and celebrated her 96th birthday last week. In 1951 Margaret married the engineer who stole her heart, Floyd C. Bossard and they raised three children: Julie Norman (Candace Royer), Janice Elliott and Brian Bossard (Terri). They also loved their “German daughter of choice” Gisa Arnold (Jochen), an exchange student who has remained in the family for fifty-five years. Margaret was the matriarch of a extended family which was the focus of her life. She was grandmother to Jessica Diric (Andy), Jocelyn Taylor, Scott Elliott, Sean Elliott (Crystal) and Ryan Bossard. Moreover, the cherished and loved “Nana” to twelve great grandchildren: Elena, Avery, Aubrie, Hunter, Marisol, Mollie, Amaia, Brynn, Andrew, Willow, Fallon and Evelyn. Margaret deeply loved her very special nieces and nephews: Dona Ball, Dan Riley, David Riley and Julie Suek and numerous great nieces and nephews who brought such joy to her life. Margaret was the last surviving member of her generation on her side of the family. Her parents, husband (Floyd), sister (Jean Riley), brother (Joe Nevin) and all cousins proceeded her. She is survived by her sister in law, Margaret Bossard and brother in law, Mark Bossard (Nancy). In addition, to focusing on her family, Margaret was a committed volunteer to her community. Up until COVID, she weekly volunteered at St. Ann’s church and the Butte Food Bank. She also volunteered at the Montana Museum of Mining, the Lady of the Rockies, and through the Junior League and Montana Tech Faculty wives, a wide variety of community projects. With her husband, Floyd, she was active in lighting the Mountain Con Mine head frame, creating the memorial wall at the Mining Museum recognizing those whose lives were lost; and building the arch at the entrance of Montana Tech. She was an active member of the PEO and the St. Ann’s parish. An acknowledgement of appreciation is due to Trek Health Care. Over the past two and a half years, the support, care and friendship afforded Margaret by the staff, in particular Madison Dyer, Emma Dyer, Octavia Breeton, and Jamie Moore was exceptional. Margaret had a close and special relationship with Avery Warden; Avery cared for her the last evening and morning of Margaret’s life. Margaret loved her as an extended granddaughter. Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church, January 13, 2026, at 10:00am. Her family will receive friends beginning at 9:00. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum Chappel will follow. A celebration of life to gather family and friends is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider supports the Margaret and Floyd Bossard Endowed Scholarship at Montana Tech, the Butter Emergency Food Bank, or a charity of your choice.

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Margaret Jewel Bossard

January 2, 1930 - January 8, 2026