1927
2017
Walter Ernest Naydan, 89, of Hot Springs passed peacefully on February 17, 2017. He was born on August 5, 1927 to the late Michael and Theodozia Naydan in New Haven, Connecticut.
Walter retired as First Sergeant in the United States Army. He proudly served his country in both WWII the Korean War.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Hot Springs Fun City Barbershop Chorus, the American Legion and a lifetime member of the VFW.
In his spare time Walter was an avid outdoorsman and a volunteer at the Caring Place and a former volunteer for the US Forest Service and St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
Meeting Walter in Heaven is his wife, Ethel Naydan.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Cassie Jane DeRosa; sons, Michael Edward Naydan (Aijun Meng) and Walter Ernest Naydan (Dianna); granddaughter, Lindsey Naydan; grandsons, Major Jason DeRosa, US Army and Bryce Naydan.
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February 22, 2017
A. M.
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time (Psalm 119:50,76).
February 20, 2017
A long and fruitful life is a blessing and when used in a way of care adds to our pain of loss. So may memories of better times serve to be a true source of comfort, dear family. Years spent doing one's own personal best is always one well-spent. Psalm 62:11,12.
February 20, 2017
Staff of Gross Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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