San Joaquin County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Bohot, Gus Andrew March 13, 2005
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The Record  March 15, 2005
Stockton
Gus Andrew Bohot 
Aug. 3, 1926 - March 13, 2005



Gus Andrew Bohot, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, March 13, 
2005. He was born August 3, 1926 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 
Gus married Billie Catherine "Kate" Sewell on April 13, 1945 shortly before he 
was shipped off to the Asiatic Pacific in World War II. He served in the U.S. 
Army, 11th Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and was stationed in the 
Philippines. Gus was training to invade Japan when the Japanese surrendered and 
then served in occupied Japan for 18 months.
Gus spent many years in farm and ranch management in Imperial Valley 
California. He also was skilled as a heavy duty diesel mechanic. Gus served 
over 30 years as a Southern Baptist Minister and church planter throughout the 
Northwest and California. He was a "country" preacher who presented the Gospel 
in simple terms. He also was a master gardener whose vegetable gardens were 
very productive and enjoyed by many.
For two years he volunteered with the S.T.A.R.S. (Sheriff's Team of Active 
Retired Seniors) with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department. He also 
volunteered as a van driver transporting veterans to and from the Livermore 
Veteran's Hospital.
Gus is survived by his wife, Kate. They were married exactly one month short of 
60 years. Other survivors include his five daughters, Janis Jeffries of 
Seattle, Washington, Ann Crittendon of Brawley, California, Patty Henderson of 
Oceanside, California, Jean Nutter of Puyallup, Washington and Mary Van Winkle 
of Stockton; sons-in-law, Rick Jeffries, Shelvie Crittendon, Jim Henderson, and 
Cary Nutter; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings 
include C.E. "Tiny" Bohot, Rosalie Petty and Betty Petty all of Oklahoma. He 
was preceded in death by his son, Mark. 
Viewing will take place at DeYoung Shoreline Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Drive, 
Stockton from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16. Funeral services will be 
held Thursday, March 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 
Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton, 951-7380.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made in his memory to 
Recreation Therapy Services, Livermore Veterans Division, VA Nursing Home Care 
Unit, 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore CA 94550. 
 




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