Delbert L. Boardman
March 15, 1864-May 29, 1946
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, May 29, 1946, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
D.L. Boardman Dies in Buchanan
Buchanan, May 29--Delbert L. Boardman, 82, widely known dry goods merchant in Buchanan, died at 9:45 a.m. today at his home after an illness of several months.
Born March 16, 1864, in Caltaraugus county, New York, he was graduated from Chamberlain institute in New York state, where he taught for four years. Coming to Michigan in 1889, he started a business in Three Oaks, opening a store in Buchanan in 1891. He moved to Wyoming, where he opened a store in 1902, returning to Buchanan and buying his former store the following year.
He was married Oct. 7, 1891, in Three Oaks to Miss Kate Sherrill, who died 12 years ago. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. O. Gaylord Marsh, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Friday
Boardman held several public offices in Buchanan and was a member of the First Presbyterian church, the Buchanan Masonic lodge, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He was a charter member of the Buchanan Lions club.
Friends may call at the Swem funeral home, where services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. A nephew, the Rev. Harold T. Reese, will conduct the services, assisted by the Rev. [illegible] D. McNeal, pastor of the Buchanan Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.