Thomas C. Bosmans Age 77, born in Washington DC...our beloved father, husband, and
grandfather passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at his Los Altos home on
November 27. Tom was a teacher and coach in the Los Altos/Mt. View High School district since
1959. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 in the U.S. and North
Africa. A graduate of George Wash ington University with a Masters Degree from San Jose
State, Tom taught in the Los Altos/Mtn. View Union High School District since 1959. He coached
swimming and waterpolo at Mtn. View and Los Altos High Schools while founding and coaching
the AAU Mtn. View Dolphins. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956 in
the U.S. and North Africa . Tom was passionate about his love for family and his students. While
he never sought recognition, he was universally loved and respected by his family, friends,
peers and pupils. Tom's positive attitude and belief in others helped him encourage and inspire
them to fulfill their potential. He will be greatly missed. Thomas is survived by daughter, Tarilyn
Bosmans of Los Altos, son Kris Bosmans (wife Vicki) of Blackhawk, daughter Shelly
Bowers of Los Altos (husband Mark), son Tom L. Bosmans (wife Renee) of Kernville, daughter
Jill Costa of Cupertino, son Todd Costa of Cupertino, and grandchildren Trent Bowers, Blake
Bowers, and Krystal Bosmans. And very beloved wife, Marge Bowers. He will remain in our
hearts forever. Services will be held at Spangler Mortuary, Saturday, December 8, at 1 pm,
399 S. San Antonio Ave., Los Altos (650)948-6619. Reception following.
Published in the San Jose Mercury News on 12/2/2007.