Submitted by: Dan Rich

Melvin Boswell

June 12, 1932 - Dec. 1, 2007

South Bend Tribune 12/5/2007
GRANGER - Melvin "Bud" Boswell, 75, Granger, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. Bud was born in Bradford, Arkansas, to the late Milton and Maudi Smith (Adams) Boswell.

On August 7, 1977, he married Rachel Brant at a ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Mishawaka, Indiana. Bud was a truck driver most of his life. He also had a love for gardening and square dancing. He was a member of the Sunshine Twirlers and The Chain Gang square dancing clubs. Bud was a hopeful fisherman and enjoyed cross country skiing. He also could be found tinkering in the garage or was a "Mr. Fix It" when needed. Bud's greatest love was his family. He always looked forward to having them all over for one of his famous fish fries. Bud was also an exceptional baker and baked delicious pies for every occasion. Bud was also a gifted musician, playing both the piano and organ.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Boswell of Granger; two sons, Ronny (Kathryn) Boswell of Shell Knob, Missouri, and Jerry (Jan) Boswell of Chesterfield, Michigan; a daughter, Teresa (David) Primmer of Mishawaka; two stepdaughters, Cynthia (Larry) Griesmeir of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Victoria Lovejoy of South Bend, Indiana; two stepsons, Bud (Vickie) Brant of Berrien Springs and Jon Brant of Niles; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Oriene McDougal of Novi, Michigan, Willie Wilson of Floral, Arkansas, Nellie Lea of Judsonia, Arkansas, and Lottie (Pete) James of Bradford, Arkansas.

A time of visitation was held on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in the Brown Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 51900 Mayflower Road in South Bend, Indiana, at 2:00 p.m. today, Dec. 5th. Contributions may be made in Bud's memory to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.