Walter J. Mayshar (1925-2001) was a first generation son of Polish immigrants. Wally grew up in a single parent family in Connecticut. He joined the army and served during WWII in the army corps of engineers. When he got out of the service he went to Windham Tech where he was trained as an electrician. He worked at Electric Boat on nuclear subs, UCONN, and various construction projects. Wally moved to Tucson in 1980 and worked at the Palo Verde Power Plant.

Wally was a dedicated Christian husband, father, grandfather and friend who always gave his undivided attention. He was involved in children’s programs and often resembled the Pied Piper with children following in his footsteps as he taught lessons about life and living. Wally was a clever and energetic man; an active thinker and doer. He was always building and constructing things: a 1940’s tractor, a 1950’s truck, a house, a barn and countless other things. He would have loved to be on the Formula SAE team!