Jeannie Bozarth

May 4, 1956 - January 18, 2020

Jeannie Bozarth, 63, of Columbus, died at 10:00 p.m. January 18, 2020, at home. Jeannie was born May 4, 1956 in Frankfort, Indiana the daughter of Roy D. and Shirley M (Taylor) Zeigler. She married Stephen Edward Bozarth, June 28, 1980. To know Jeannie was to love Jeannie. She was always planning & hosting a party. Spending time teaching all her grandchildren to swim was something she cherished. “Kick & Dig” was a key phrase you could frequently hear her shouting. She loved her youngest children the most; her Boston Terriers, Walter & Willow, were always learning new tricks. She shared a love of cooking & “yard saling” with anyone who would listen. Jeannie loved traveling to tropical islands. She could frequently be found with her toes in the water and good friends by her side. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Corporal Riley K. Zeigler officiating. Calling will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana Memorials may be made to the Moose Lodge #398. Survivors include her husband, Stephen; sons, W. Keith (Gloria) Zeigler of Indianapolis, and Matthew E. (Heather) Bozarth of Bloomington; daughters, Melinda J. Bozarth of Columbus, and Nikki L. (Eric) Shatto of Columbus; sister, Robin L. (David) Tuttle of North Vernon; Aunt Deb, Mansfield, Ohio; 13 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Zeigler and her daughter, Stephanie G Hawn. You are invited to view her video tribute, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the funeral home website. www.jewellrittman.com