Walter B. Bostwick,Jr.

Walter B. Bostwick, Jr., 83, of Waverly, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 6, 2008 following a period of declining health. Walter was born on March 20, 1924 in Sayre, Pa a son of the late Margaret (Bowman) and Walter B. Bostwick, Sr. He was an avid race fan and driver at the Chemung Speedrome during the 1950's and 1960's. For many years, Walt owned and operated his own trucking and mechanical repair business in Wavelry. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Shaffer) Bostwick, his children: Gene (Diane) Bostwick; Joyce (Ronald) Ellers; Bruce (Johanna) Bostwick, a stepson Ron Tryon; grandchildren: Scott (Kim) Bostwick; Lori (Doug) Patak; John (Lea) Tryon; Gary Tryon, Beth (Charles) Weaver, Ron (Stephanie) Tryon, Jr., Tom (Clara) Tryon, Julie Roof; his sister Charlotte Johnston; sisters-in-law: Winifred Bostwick, Linda Bostwick and Mary Bostwick; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his parents, stepson Paul Tryon; grandson Ryan Bostwick, brothers Edward, Gilbert, Melvin and Stephen; sisters Lillian Evans and Mary Rignall. A service of remembrance and celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with Pastor William Wells. Interment will be in the Nichols Cemetery. Memories and condolences for the family may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one's choice in loving memory of Walter B. Bostwick, Jr.