Walter James Solverson of Anahiem, CA passed away on January 20, 2019. He was surrounded by his family. He is survived by his 3 daughters – Dottie, Mary & Nancy and his son Wally and two sons in law – Bill & Tim. Walter is also survived by 9 grandchildren – Danielle, Dennis, Amber, Alexander, Travis, Nathaniel, Natalia, Nico and Max. Also, 9 great grandchildren – Elisabeth, Lawrence, James, William, Elaine, Alexander, Brooklyn, Addison, Braelyn, as well as 1 great, great grandchild – McKenna.
Walter also cherished his extended family on the East Coast, the Tamburrinos. Walter’s family wants to extend thanks and gratitude to his dear friends, the Dolan family, for their over 50 years of love and friendship. These two families, whether on the East Coast or West Coast, were part of his daily thoughts and conversations. They meant the world to him.
The best way to describe Walter was he was a man’s man and a man of his word. He could always be counted on by family, friends and neighbors to assist with any repair or provide any assistance they needed, regardless of time of day or circumstance. If he said he was going to do something, he did it. His word was his bond.
Walter was a Navy veteran and served his country for 17 years. After that, he worked for Continental Airlines for over 20 years and retired. He decided retirement wasn’t for him and he returned to work for Orion Air. After leaving Orion Air, he worked another 19 years for Federal Express and retired again in 2008.
A Committal Service will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at Riverside National Cemetery located at 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518. The service will begin at 1:31 pm. The celebration of Walter’s life will continue immediately following the service at the Solverson family residence.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelanaheim.com for the SOLVERSON family.
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