Linda Daria Chavez Corder., loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
She was born to Albert Ruiz Chavez and Margaret Frances Gonzales DelValle on April 4, 1944 in Saginaw, Michigan.
Linda graduated from SS Peter and Paul High School and attended Ferris State University where she was voted as Sweetheart Queen. She received her BA Degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 1987.
Linda was a member of the American GI Forum 1962-63 and was selected as first GI forum local and state queen from Saginaw and placed 2nd at the National Convention in Colorado.
She started her career in 1966 at GM Saginaw Steering Gear, as secretary, and eventually promoted to Plant Manager’s Secretary. She was the first woman of Hispanic decent to be promoted to First Line Supervisor. Was the QWL Divisional Coordinator, Team Facilitator, and GM Training Coordinator. Linda transferred to Saturn Corp. Springhill, TN in 1988 as Organizational Development Consultant She was promoted to Manufacturing Training Leader and then Supervisor Education and Training. She retired after 31 years of service and settled in San Antonio, TX.
Linda was elected Past Historian, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President, during her involvement with the American Auxiliary Unit 592 San Antonio, TX. She was a current auxiliary member of Unit 83 Austin, TX.
Genealogy was her favorite hobby and was a member of the following genealogical societies: Los Bexareanos; and San Augustine Society, Laredo TX. She also loved to shop boutiques, Thrift Stores, and garages.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents; son Christopher A. Boissonneault and loving best friend Clayton Corder.
She leaves behind her son Kevin J. Boissonneault and wife Virginia of Buda, TX, her grandchildren: Isabella Rose Boissonneault, Joe and Veronica Hermosa; special Aunt Jane Chavez and Uncle Pete Arriaga; nephew: John Arriaga and wife Jessica; dear friends: Annie Langston, Nina Thickston and Hilda Tovar.
Please join Linda’s family for a time of visitation on Monday June 26th, 2017 at Harrell Funeral Home, 1715 Kirby in Kyle, TX, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm followed by Rosary services at 7:00 and Eulogies.
Please visit www.Harrellfuneralhomes.com to share a fond memory, photograph, or condolence with Linda’s family on her On-line memorial site.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to your favorite charity.
Funeral assistance provided by Harrell Funeral Home 1715 Kirby, Kyle, TX 78640 (512) 268-8200
