He was born November 25th, 1937 in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Walter is survived by his wife Arlene, Children Brenda (Terry), Gordon, Kevin, and Timothy (Linda). Grandchildren Lisa (Ken), Brandon, Matthew (Jenaya), Aaron, Amanda (Josh), Melissa (Josh), Shawn (Louise), Lauren (Skylar), Rachel and Dakota.
He is also survived by his Siblings Beverly, George, Jane, eleven Great-Grandchildren, and many Nieces and Nephews.
He was predeceased by his Father Stanley, Mother Clara, and Sisters Genevieve and Judy.
Walter served in the Royal Canadian Airforce for 22 years and worked for the City of Chilliwack for 15 years. Jake loved riding his bike, walking around Townsend Park, playing a round of golf, curling and playing hockey. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time and cracking jokes with his family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday January 10th at 1:30pm at Henderson’s Funeral Home 45901 Victoria Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2S9. With a Memorial Tea to follow at the Chilliwack Curling Club 45550 Spadina Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2P 1V4.
Memorial donations may be made in Walters name to BC Children’s Hospital.
