Wallace Lee BOSHAW
Obituary

Boshaw, Wallace L.
Saginaw, Michigan

Wallace "Wally" Lee Boshaw passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home after a lengthy illness, at the age of 87 years. Wallace was born on December 16, 1933, in Saginaw, to the late Mervyn and Flora (Tatroe) Boshaw. He was graduated from Saginaw High School in 1952. While attending Adrian College, he was drafted into the United States Army on December 8, 1955, and was honorably discharge on November 27, 1957, having served during the Korean War.

Wallace married Treva A. (Cooper) Boshaw on June 13, 1959, in Saginaw, where she preceded him in death on October 27, 2008. He is survived by his children, Wallace Boshaw Jr., Michael Boshaw, Karen Boshaw; eight grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and dear friends. Wallace was predeceased by his parents, his son David, grandson, great-grandson, his brother Merlin Boshaw (K.I.A., Korean War), and his other brothers Harold Boshaw, Harmon Boshaw, and sister Norma (Boshaw) Husen.

Prior to his retirement, Wallace worked as a millwright for GM at Plant 2 for 35 years. His main hobby was gem and mineral collection, where he created a unique way for Petoskey stones to hold a polish. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.

In accordance with Wallace's wishes, cremation will take place. Military Honors memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Roselawn Memorial Gardens at graveside, where Military Honors will be conducted by the United States Army and American Legion Post #439. For those who will be in need of seating during Military Honors, please bring your own lawn chairs if needed. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to any of the following organizations in memory of Wally, Alzheimer's Association: alz.org; Wounded Warrior Project: woundedwarriorproject.org; Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: lls.org; Native Hope: nativehope.org
Memories and sympathies of Wally may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com



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