Barbara "Bobbie" Hoskins, 77 of Gretna, NE, died December 17, 2016 at Silver Ridge Assisted Living in Gretna. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Father Martin Egging will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM with a Rosary service at 7:00 Monday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Crawford, NE.

Bobbie was born on May 19, 1939 in Burwell, NE to Walter and Kathleen (O'Connor) Arthur. She grew up in Grand Island and attended St. Mary's High School. She was united in marriage to Ron Hoskins on April 4, 1959 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Following their marriage the couple lived in several towns in Nebraska, Illinois, and Missouri. Eventually they settled in Crawford, NE where they lived for many years.

Bobbie was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, playing cards and board games, visiting with family and friends, reading, and walking. She derived special satisfaction from assisting others as she helped many families through her work at Chamberlain Chapel.

Bobbie is survived by sons: Russ (Deb) Hoskins of Papillion, NE, Kurt Hoskins of Maineville, OH, Brad (Joyce) Hoskins of Wayne, NE; grandchildren: Justin Hoskins, Jacob Hoskins, Katie Hoskins, Ben Hoskins, Molly Hoskins; great grandson: Landon Hoskins; brothers: Norman Arthur, Neil  Arthur, John (Kay) Arthur; sister: Jo Seier Doofe; sisters-in-law: Carolyn Arthur, Dorothy Arthur, and Marie Arthur.

She was preceded in death by husband: Ron; grandchildren: Jessica Hoskins, Joshua Hoskins; sister: Mary Jane Hensley; brothers: Roger Arthur and Dick Arthur.