Donald Eugene Walter
July 06, 1927 - September 25, 2015
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Donald Eugene Walter
July 06, 1927 - September 25, 2015
Obituary
Donald E. Walter of Blaine, WA. passed away at The Peace Health Hospice House on September 25th, 2015. He was born in Billings, MT., on July 6, 1927, to Daniel and Bertha ( Anhorn ) Walter. Don graduated from Billings High School in 1945. He graduated from Westmont College and from Gordon Divinity School. Don served as youth pastor at South Hamilton, MA. Methodist Church and the Glouster, MA. Trinitarian Congregational Church: was ordained by the Essex South Association of Congregational Church; and served the Dryden, WA Congregational Church and Blaine, WA. United Church of Christ. He retired in 1994 and was awarded Pastor Emeritus of Blaine’s UCC.
Don was preceded in death by his grandchildren Kailey Walter and Scott Weatherill.
He is survived by his wife Ann, sons Brendan Walter ( Lauri ), Jonathan Walter ( Kari ) and Timothy Walter ( Cindy) all of Blaine; step-sons Kenneth Weatheroill (Lynn) of Friday Harbor, WA., Kevin Weatherill (Kim) of Bellingham; step-daughters Kari of Grants Pass, OR., and Lisa Anderson (Cory ) of Bellingham: grandchildren Krista, Leif, Dwayne, Matthew, Jessica, Angela, Elizabeth, Hillary, Mitchell and Hanna; great grand children Jacob, Dessah, Elaina, Annabelle, Scott, Carter, Harrison, and Kenna.
Don was a member of the Blaine United Church of Christ,
A family service will be held at “ Stillwaters” Greenacres Memorial Park.
A public memorial service will be held on Sunday Ocober 11th, 2015 , 2:00pm at the Blaine Performing Arts Center. Memorials may be sent to Blaine United Church of Christ.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: October 11, 2015 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Blaine Performing Arts Center
- Location: 975 H Street Blaine, WA 98230 - (Get Directions)
7 responses to Donald Eugene Walter
Jerry & Lorinda Dierks says:
September 25, 2015
Aug. 28,1966 , a day made so very special in part because of Rev. Walters. That was the day he married us. And we have thanked him every year since.May the good Lord take this very special man into his kingdom with open arms.
Stefani (Hollinger-Bergan) Giammanco says:
September 25, 2015
To Ann, Brendan, Jonathon, Tim and the entire Walter Family….. We are so sorry for your loss and hope you find the comfort that your husband, father and grandfather helped to bring to so many. Our families have been connected not for many years, but for decades, and there is a peace that I find, in that the Patriarch’s of both have passed together, within hours. Your husband/father was a great friend to my grandfather. I see them walking the path together, sharing yet another conversation as they approach their eternal home. I have many wonderful memories of our time at the United Church, being confirmed by your dad, attending summer bible camps out at Samish, playing in the empty lots next to the church. Thank you all. God Bless and guide your family and keep you in His Grace.
Sue Richmond says:
September 25, 2015
Mr. Walter was always a gentle man. He spoke with such grace and made a person feel good. Every time I saw him it was a good thing. Heaven has gained. Condolences to all his family.
Sonya says:
September 25, 2015
Don You have been a major part of my life. You have been an outstanding roll model for me and really had a big part in shaping me and helping me be the person I’m today with out you and your family I’m really not sure how much I would have gotten through the losses of my own family Members. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I know that you are in a better place now and that you are with the Lord. I know he will take great care of you as he did down here. You are greatly missed. Ann I love you so much and I’m so sorry for the loss. I know you are strong and I know you have a wonderful family that will take care of you as well. to All of the Walter family you all are amazing and I’m so sorry for this loss. I’m sure it is deeply felt on so many levels know that my thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.
Wilda(Skalman)Shelly says:
September 25, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Don. He was a great man. I have known him ever since he came to Blaine. I even babysat his sons. We used to go to his house or he would come to ours for an evening of music. Mom and Dad always enjoyed the times we had together.
He officiated at both of my weddings, and the funerals for my Mom and Dad. When my Dad died he was on vacation, but he came back home and he was there for us. Dave, Dan and I will always be grateful for that.
Blaine has lost a wonderful person. So many of us have wonderful memories of him, and they will always be in our heart.
Love, Wilda