The chiropractic profession and the town of DeWitt, Arkansas lost a physical and a professional giant with the passing of Dr. PD "Dave" Bosma on Friday, August 11.
Dr. Bosma, 84, died after a long illness, and was well remembered by his acquaintances across the state, with his love for humor and hunting, his role in his community, and his healing talent.
Known as "Doc," Dr. Bosma served DeWitt for 32 years as a physician, and made himself available to his patients at any hour. In addition to his membership in the Lion's Club, he served as president of the Arkansas Chiropractic Association during the years 1969-70, and was integral in that group's accomplishment in their state legislature of including chiropractic care within Medicare coverage.
Also a past vice president of the Arkansas Bowhunter's Association, Dr. Bosma was recorded as the third person in that state of bringing down a deer with a bow and arrow in modern times.
Dr. Bosma and his late wife, Patricia, are survived by four children; Ann L. Greene, of Arkadelphia, Ark; Dr. Michael L. Bosma, of DeWitt; Jane F. Thyfault of Coldwater, Mass; and Daniel D. Bosma of Marietta, Ga. Dr. Bosma also leaves behind two sisters and two granddaughters.
