Darrel Bostwick

Darrel Lynn Bostwick, 89, of Melrose, NM, passed from this life to his eternal home in heaven on April 19, 2015. Darrel was born in Honeygrove, Texas on September 1, 1925. He was the son of Claude and Florence Bostwick. When he was three he moved with his family to Cooper, Texas, until he was 16. Darrel, his mother, Troy his brother, Werdna his sister, and Elmer his brother-in-law loaded all the belongings they could in an old car and traveled to the Idalou, Texas area to pick cotton.

While working at a cotton gin, he met his love and wife of 62 years, Ellen Bigler. Darrel and Ellen were married December 23, 1945. Three sons Wendell, Ray, and James were born to this union. Anton, Texas, was their home until the family moved to Melrose, New Mexico in 1962 where they farmed and ran the Melrose Castor Bean Company. Darrel and Ellen were active members of the First Baptist Church of Melrose where they taught children's Sunday school for many years. They were a vital part of the sunrise Easter pageant that the church held for many years. Darrel was an extremely proud Melrose Buffalo fan and supported his sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in any of their school events. He lived an abundant life, not in earthly riches, but in the love of his Lord Jesus and family and friends.

Darrel loved the people of Melrose and he served them as a city councilman for many years. He was a member of the Melrose Chamber of Commerce where he was president for one year. He was also elected as a Curry County Commissioner for two terms from 1991 - 2000; for 18 months he was the president of the Association of Counties; he was also a member on the Eastern New Mexico Natural Gas Board. He had the foresight to understand that this area was in need of a dependable water supply; in 1967 he was one of the founding fathers of the concept of the ongoing Ute Water Project. He thoroughly enjoyed these adventures of his life because he so loved being around and helping people.

Darrel was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ellen, of 62 years, his parents, his brothers Wayne and Troy Bostwick, his sister, Werdna Cates, and his daughter-in-law, Joanna Bostwick.

He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Doll Synatchk Bostwick, of Anton, Texas; his sons Wendell Bostwick (Pansy) of Melrose, Ray Bostwick (Paula) of Melrose, and James Bostwick (Sherolyn) of Clovis; his grandchildren Rex Bostwick of Amarillo, Alton Bostwick of Mesa, Arizona, Chad and Brandi Bostwick of Lubbock, Texas, Toby and Kimberly Bostwick of Melrose, Monte and Mandi Bostwick of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Tandee and Neal Delk of Melrose, and by 13 great grandchildren: Kaedan and Kyler Bostwick, Koen Bostwick, Taylor and Tel Bostwick, Corbin, Carli Jo, and Kenzi Bostwick, Teigan and Tyce Delk, and Ian, Gracen, and Kanaan Bostwick. Darrel leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, who will miss and cherish precious memories of Darrel otherwise known as Dad, Grandpa, and friend.

Also survived by Doll's children Herman and Glenda Synatschk of Anton, Texas, and daughter Beatrice and Rodney Carr of Anton, Texas plus 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Wendell and Pansy' family, Brannon and Erin Byers, Brook and Chris Flickinger, Nicole and Josh Wood, Jill and Kerry Winders, Jeff and Deena Hamilton, plus 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 1 deceased grandchild: Ray and Paula's family, Rhonda and Will Trainham, Pati Hitt Punchard, and Paul Haggard, with the addition of 4 grandchildren.

Family and Friend will be received at Steed Todd Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Melrose, NM, on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 1:00 pm with Bro. Claude Cone officiating and Bro. Durwood Wofford assisting. Pallbearers will be his five grandsons: Rex, Alton, Chad, Toby, Monte Bostwick and grandson-in-law Neal Delk.

Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Children's Home, Melrose Baptist Youth Fund, or Ronald McDonald's House in Lubbock.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico. Ph.# 575-763-5541.

Visitation

SteedTodd Funeral Home
800 E. Manana
Clovis, NM  88101
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church
102 Wisconsin
Melrose, NM  88124
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
1:00 pm

Cemetery

Melrose Cemetery
Center St.
Melrose, NM  88124

Memorial Contributions

P. O. Box 629
Portales, NM  88130


102 Wisconsin
Melrose, NM  88124


3413 Tenth St.
Lubbock, TX  79415