Virginia E. Boswell

Virginia E. Boswell East Lansing Born January 6, 1919; Virginia E. Boswell died April 8, 2010, at the age of 91. A graduate of Hope College, Virginia earned her Master's Degree from Wayne State University in 1955. For over 40 years, Virginia was a teacher and counselor, primarily at Redford Union High School, Redford, Michigan, retiring in 1980. She was well-loved by her students and fellow staff, receiving recognition from the Michigan House of Representatives in 1980 as a "Distinguished Educator." Virginia married the late James Boswell in 1946. They were married for 63 years. Virginia was life-long avid Bridge player and a docent at Kresge Art Museum after she retired. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, James (2009), and her parents. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Boswell and a myriad of cousins, nieces, and nephews. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 800 Abbot Rd., East Lansing with the Rev. Katherine A. Carlson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kresge Art Museum, 127 Kresge Art Center, East Lansing, MI 48824-1119, or Children's Aid Society, 105 East 22nd Street, Room 504, New York, NY 10010-5413 in memory of Virginia. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com