Mr. Alexander Maximillian Yourshaw

Alexander Maximillian Yourshaw Age: 92 City of Residence: Roswell GA Date of Death: May 16, 2018 Al started life, like all the Yourshaws in his generation, at the toughest of times. Orphaned at only 10, during the great depression, he was raised by the grace and will of some of his siblings in St. Claire, PA in the coal mining region of that state. From that background, he was one of the few of that generation to earn a college degree. Through hard work and great determination, he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering at Catholic University. He also served honorably in the US Army during the Korean conflict. Through the GI Bill, he attended the University of Michigan where he went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. During this time, he married the love of his life, Shirley Braithwaite, from Frackville PA. Shirley and Al went on to have three children, Bob, Brenda and Bonnie. Moving to the Washington DC area, Al served in progressively more responsible roles in the US Government (GSA), rising to a GS14, the highest grade before political appointments are made. During his civil service tenure, Al was assigned to the White House, where he met no less than three presidents. His final government job was at St. Elizabeth’s hospital. Al retired from US Government service in 1989. Far from the end of his career, Al went on to work for many construction companies until the age of 80. The only thing that kept him from working more was a great desire to see his grandchildren, Diana and Alex, grow up, and to spend more time with his daughters, Bonnie and Brenda. This prompted a move from Washington DC to Roswell GA in 2005. Since his move to Roswell, Al, along with Shirley, never missed a chance to see and support their daughters and grandchildren in Alpharetta. His pride, joy, and encouragement were felt by every family member during numerous, birthdays, graduations, and other life events. Al is survived by his wife, Shirley Yourshaw, his son Bob Yourshaw, his daughters Brenda Yourshaw Ruth and Bonnie Yourshaw Johnson and his grandchildren, Diana Ruth and Alexander Ruth. A graveside service will be held on Friday May 25th at 2:00pm at National Cemetery in Canton GA.

Mr. Alexander Maximillian Yourshaw

June 16, 1925 - May 16, 2018