Bruce V. Boswell

Bruce Boswell, age 50, of Ada, MN, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at his home. Bruce Vincent Boswell, lovingly known by many as “Uncle Buck”, was born May 7, 1965, in Mahnomen, MN, to Harold and Isabelle (Fox) Boswell. His youth was spent in the Twin Cities area where he attended school. In junior high, Bruce began boxing and excelled very quickly. His hard work and dedication paid off as he became a Golden Glove Boxer and was ranked 2nd in the nation at the Jr. Olympics. Throughout his boxing career, Bruce met and was challenged by many good boxers. He was even lucky enough to meet one of his idols, Sugar Ray Leonard. Bruce remained in the Twin Cities where he worked in the food and beverage industry. In 2002, he moved back to the area and was currently living in Ada. Bruce worked for a number of years at the Shooting Star Casino before his health forced him into an early retirement. He always enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. Bruce made lots of acquaintances as he was always meeting and visiting with someone, young or old. He was a kid at heart and had a great sense of humor with an infectious laugh. Even though Bruce was faced with many challenges throughout his lifetime, he has always kept a positive attitude and made the best of it. Bruce is survived by his children, Isaiah and Tiffany; three step-sons: Justin, Joey and Jeremy Anderson all of St. Paul, MN; special friend, Gayle Hermanson, Gary, MN; two brothers, Rodney (Rhoda) Boswell, and Russell (Denille Thompson) Boswell, both of Mahnomen; four sisters: Elly (Terry) Leu, Mahnomen, Cathy (Benito) Aldana, Milwaukee, WI, Lori (Dave) Boswell, Bemidji, MN, and Edith Boswell, Minneapolis, MN; numerous nieces and nephews including, Lonny Leu, and great nephews, Alexander Leu and Dominic Leu who all had special ties to Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold Robert Boswell. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Samuel Memorial Episcopal Church, Naytahwaush, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Bruce V. Boswell

May 7, 1965 - May 20, 2015