Lt. Col. James L. Walters (USAF Ret.)

1931 - 2014

Lt. Col. James L. Walters (USAF Ret.) obituary, 1931-2014, Spokane, WA

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home

1306 North Monroe Street

Spokane, Washington

James L. (USAF Ret.) Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 15, 2014.

Lt. Col. James Leonard Walters, Jr. (USAF Ret.), Our beloved PopPop, was able to fly home to be with Jesus early morning July 12th.

Jim was born in Washington DC, September 16, 1931. He was raised by his Uncle Harry and Aunt Evelyn in Silver Spring, MD.

Jim joined the Air Force and discovered a love of flying and retired in 1975. He met the love of his life, Royce in Anchorage, AK in 1954 and they married in 1955.

Jim is survived by his wife, Royce; children, Kim (Duke), Lynn (Jim), Daniel and Drew (Tracy); nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Jim and family moved to Spokane in 1967, where he discovered his love of camping, huckleberry picking and the Oregon Coast. He loved playing Shanghai, Cribbage and Tennis.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at Rock of Ages Christian Fellowship, 2131 W. Woodside, Spokane with Pastor Doug Malott officiating. Private inurnment will be at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery, Medical Lake, WA. Arrangements under the direction of Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, Spokane, WA.

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January 30, 2015

US Army Ret

A gracious and respectable person whose work has done so much to bring so much joy to many of us in these troubled times hard to deal with (2 Tim 3:1). Perhaps more will continue to have positive experiences from a wonderful work that this giving person has shared resulting in a positive impact and contribution to life and its anxieties.

July 30, 2014

David Eyre

I met Jim when I got hired at STA in August 1984. He was one of several drivers who trained me to drive the Paratransit van. A real great guy that I had the pleasure of working with until he retired. God Bless.

July 17, 2014

Frank James

One of the best friends I have ever had. He loved God, Country and his Family, truly a good man. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Rest in Peace my Friend, Rest in Peace, we will all miss you.

July 16, 2014

Lynda Coy

So sorry for your loss. He will remain in your hearts in your memories. Keep them close and he will remain close to you.

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