of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Redford Township, age 95, died Friday, January 16, 2015 at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born May 1, 1919 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Christopher DeLoss & Georgia (Gorrell) Bovee.
Christopher attended Redford High School. During WWII, he served in the Army as a mechanic and MP. He worked for the Detroit News/Free Press in printing & distribution. Christopher owned Silver Bell Ranch at Plymouth and Telegraph, and helped his mom at Fenrock Confectionary in Detroit. He owned Christy's Service Center in Detroit from 1952-2003. Chris loved boating, motorcycles, golf and horses.
On April 9, 1948, he married Nancy Joan Anderson in Detroit, and she preceded him in death on May 18, 1981. Survivors include a daughter, Laura (Les) Jackson of Brooklyn, MI; a son, Bruce (Debi) Bovee of Livonia; four grandchildren, Danielle (Andy) Domzalski, Katelin Bovee, Amy (Jeff) Miller, Christina (Marty) Beck; and four great-grandchildren, Ava, Brielle, Alana, and Brayden. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stewart, and a half-brother, Howard.
A memorial service was held Saturday, February 21, 11 am at Chelsea Retirement Community. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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