Walters Dee Stuart

Walters Dee Stuart, 75, of La Grande, died Oct. 3 at his home after a short illness. A burial will be in Eagle Valley Cemetery in Richland.

Walters was born Nov. 20, 1934, to Gordon W. and Dorothy (Coombs) Stuart in Enterprise. He served in the United States Air force for 20 years earning the rank of T/SGT.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, prospecting, gold panning and tinkering with electronics. He was a member of the Eagles Club.

Walters is survived by his children, Gordon Stuart of Salem, Kevin Stuart of Lincoln, Neb., Shelley Caldwell of Loveland, Colo., James Stuart of Lincoln, Neb., Deneen Stuart of Atkinson, Neb., and Michael Stuart of Atkinson, Neb.; stepson, Jon Gilmore of Las Vegas; sister, Dorothy Kendall of Omak, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gloria Stuart Olsen; and his wife, Virginia Stuart.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Gray's West and Company Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City 97814.

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