BORN

1947

DIED

2017

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Harry J Will Funeral Homes - Livonia

37000 W Six Mile Road

Livonia, Michigan

Wallace J. Hytinen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2017.

Wallace Jordon Hytinen, 69, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 11, 2017. Wally was born in Detroit on June 22,1947 to Nicholas and Maxine (Schroeder) Hytinen. He graduated from Cody High School in Detroit in 1965. He enlisted in the Air Force on April 21, 1966 and served 4 years. He married Sharon E. Myers on February 20, 1971. Wally was passionate about coin collecting and sports. He enjoyed playing golf, basketball and softball. An avid Tigers fan, he often cheered on his hometown team. A devote Christian, he was active in his church, Pathway Community Church.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; his children, Shannon (Jason) Rop and Matthew Hytinen; his grandchildren, Maiah, Anya, Isaac, Olivia, & Tristan Rop and Brenna, Lisa, and Paige Hytinen; and his siblings Nick (Nancy) Hytinen, Janet Clore, and Diana (Tom) Hulkkonen. He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Wallace Hytinen; his parents; and his siblings Vina Fox, Larry McCormack, and Karen Salerno.

Wallace's family will receive friends for Visitation on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 3-9pm, with a funeral at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile Rd (east of Newburgh and I-275) in Livonia.

An inurnment will take place privately at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak at a later date.

Donations are invited benefitting the American Cancer Society and Spectrum Health Hospice.

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June 10, 2017

Nancy Tietz

Dear Sharon, Matt and Shannon, and family,
Derrick and I were surprised to see Wally had passed to be with the Lord. We found the notice in the South Lyon Herald.
We don't know how to contact you, but hopefully you know how to contact us if ever you are in town. We are in the same place.
We both love you and miss you and we will certainly miss Wally. We all had such good times with the Lamplighters group! Wally was a great guy. I pray for blessings for you and for good friends in this difficult time. God bless you. Love always,
Nancy Tietz

May 23, 2017

Dear Sharon and family. My condolences to all of you on Wally's death. Every time I use the phone upstairs in mom's house, I think of Wally because he put in the line. He was a lovely, kind man. I am sorry to have missed his service, but just learned of his passing today. Love to you all. Barbara Donley, South Lyon, Michigan. P.S. My mother died last April at 98, or she would send her condolences, too. She was fond of all of your family, but I especially remember her love for Matt.

May 18, 2017

Gerald Whatling

So sorry for your loss. Wally was a good man, and he will be missed.

May 18, 2017

Donna Powers

So sorry for your loss dear Sharon. You were so supportive of me when I needed it. Hope you can live the rest your life with peace and love.

May 17, 2017

Jane Sutton Marshall

I've known the Hytinen family since the fifties...... Didn't keep up with them after most moved! Saw Nick few yrs ago at Cody reunion.
So very sorry for your lost!

May 17, 2017

Sue Peels

So sorry for your loss Sharon and family. GOD BLESS I love you my friend. You are in my prayers.Hugs to you.

May 16, 2017

Diana Hulkkonen

Wally,
I love you. I'll miss you so much, but you're in a wonderful place now.
Love,
Your baby sister Diana

May 16, 2017

Diane Wilson

Sharon and family. Although I never met Wally, I feel like I knew him because of the many memories we shared in our Mom's group. You were such a special couple and had such a loving Christian family. My heart goes out to you, you are all in our prayers. Love, Diane Wilson.

May 15, 2017

Wally you are in our hearts always, your loving brother

May 15, 2017

My dear friend Wally: I will remember all the years of laughter and friendship shared by you and John and all the rest of our crazy gang. They were the best days of our lives. I hope you and John will play golf for ever and ever. Until we are all together again, Love Barb

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16

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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37000 W Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152

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17

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37000 W Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152

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