San Jose

Mary Louise Vanderbosch, age 100, passed away peacefully in her home on January 21, 2025 in San Jose, California. Born on January 14, 1925 in South Bend Indiana, she was the firstborn child of Kenneth and Dorothy Reiter and the oldest of 8 siblings. Mary Louise attended St Patrick's Elementary School and graduated from St. Joseph's Academy.

In 1952 she met her future husband, Thomas Vanderbosch on a blind date. They married on April 16, 1955, and shared a loving marriage of 62 years raising six children together. Mary Louise dedicated her life to her family as a devoted mother and wife.

A long-time parishioner of St. Christopher's Catholic Church in San Jose for 58 years, Mary Louise was deeply rooted in her faith and community.

She is survived by her children: Tom of Denver Colorado; Patti, Beth, Sue, Jill and Jim, all of San Jose, California. She also leaves behind brothers John Reiter of South Bend, Indiana and David Reiter of San Diego, California and a sister Peggy Christian, of Fort Meyers, Florida. There are also nine grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren who brought her immense joy. Mary Louise was predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas, siblings Joanne Kavanaugh, Terry McKayley, Kathy Reiter, and Dennis Reiter; her grandson Noland Iseman and other cherished family members.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday February 1 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, located at 2278 Booksin Avenue, San Jose.

Mary Louise Vanderbosch's legacy lives on through the love she shared with her family and the memories treasured by those who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to all those who mourn her passing.