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Wallace Shanes "Wally" McClean

1954 - 2020

Wallace Shanes "Wally" McClean obituary, 1954-2020, Sault Sainte Marie, MI

BORN

1954

DIED

2020

Wallace McClean Obituary

Wally was born February 15, 1954 at War Memorial Hospital in Sault
Ste Marie, MI to Rev. David and Betty Jean McClean, who have
predeceased him (Dad July 8, 1978 and Mom January 8, 2008). Leaving
behind are his family: loving wife Pamela of 26 years, his children:
Justin and Shaina, grandchildren: Gage and Rylie, brother Rob (wife
Sue, children: Molly and Madelyn), sister Mary, and mother-in-law,
Louise. Wally passed away on April 15, 2020 in Lansing at the age of 66.
Wally graduated from JW Sexton in 1972 and retired from General
Motors after 30+ years of service. Wally was an avid gun and knife
collector. He was also a motor-head, he liked to work on cars and
motorcycles and loved his 1995 Camaro Z28. He also loved spending
time at the family cabin on Monocle Lake, always proud we were one of
the first families on the lake. He was a very talented artist/doodlier
with very creative penmanship.
Wally also leaves behind many long-time friends in Lansing, Bay Mills
and the Soo. We're glad the family cabin can't tell stories … He enjoyed
calling friends (near and far) to reminisce.
Due social distancing, there will be memorial services at a later date in
Lansing and internment on Mission Hill in the UP.
~ You are gone ~ but never forgotten ~

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Published by The Sault News on May 8, 2020.

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Scott Randolph

May 2, 2025

Got a call one day from Wally telling me he seen my name on a posting at the main plant for perfect attendance, Wally told me he was proud of me for this! that has stuck with me to this day. Great friend! I still miss Wally and have many fond memories. Rest in peace good friend.

Scott Randolph

May 2, 2024

When I think of Wally, I feel lucky to have known him, great friend & co worker! Thanks Wally , rest in peace good friend!

Joseph A. Faggion II

September 30, 2022

I grew up with Wally.
We both attended Sexton HS and had alot of the same classes.
Those were some great times.
I use to see Wally at Oldsmobile plant 3 when I was serving my plumbing apprenticeship.
Wally you were a great friend and will be missed by many.
God Bless you brother.

Frank Capoferri

May 30, 2020

We were heartbroken to learn of the death of our great friend and neighbor, Our deepest condolences to his wife on his passing. A great man will be remembered always by those who's lives he touched. It is with much sorrow and sadness and sympathy, sincerely, Frank&Anne Capoferri Lansing, Michigan

Scott Randolph

May 22, 2020

worked with Wally at Oldsmobile plant #3 for many years, sad to hear of his passing.

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