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Walter Zimmerman Obituary
Walter Wallace Zimmerman went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2012. He was born August 29, 1928 in Falfurrias, Texas to Werner and Lydia Zimmerman. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and then earned a degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A & M University in 1950. He married Patricia McBride on December 23, 1949. For 52 years, Walter resided in Port Isabel where he was a leading businessman in the shrimping industry. He semi-retired when he moved to San Antonio in 2005. Walter was a member of Community Bible Church where he was active as an usher, Quest Bible leader, and a member of the Senior Adult Bible Class. He was a member of the San Antonio Aggie Club and recruited students from local high schools for the Corp of Cadets. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pat Zimmerman; daughters, Linda (Harley) Londrie of Laguna Vista, Susan (Alan) Delafield of San Antonio, Deede (Fred) Baum of Tucson, Arizona and Lori (Hampton) Keathley of Garland, Texas, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and brother William Zimmerman. The family will receive visitors, Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2012
11:00 A.M.
PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH CHAPEL
Pastor Robert Emmitt and Pastor Bruce Webb will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice or the "Robert and Julie Emmitt Foundation" at Community Bible Church, San Antonio, Texas.
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Jerry Schmidt
February 6, 2012
To Walter's family I would just like to say that a better man I've never known. As my employer he was fair and honest. As my friend he was generous and kind. I will never forget how he always treated me with respect and dignity. He not only had my respect but that of an entire community. He was just a good man and will be sorely missed.
Juana Wyatt
February 1, 2012
To Pat and extended family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember everything you did for Herb and I, you and Walt were there for me during my loss. He was a very special man. The Lord bless you and keep you.
Juana Wyatt, Harlingen, Texas
Jack Kleinhans
January 27, 2012
Pat and the entire Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was fortunate enough to know Walter for more than 30 years. Prior to my meeting him he was a friend and a customer of my father's as well. Both were about the same age.
Walter was more than just a good customer of mine, he was a friend, and many times a mentor. There was many a day he and I would just sit and talk for hours in his little office in Port Isabel.
He will be sorrowly missed by myself and my family who all knew him.
Jack & Deb Kleinhans and Family
Leah Carey
January 26, 2012
Dear Pat and extended family,
It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one here on earth and I send my sympathy to each of you. Because Walter trusted in Jesus as his Savior we rest in the promise of God's Word that to be "absent from the body" is to be "present with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:8) I am asking the Prince of Peace to grant you His peace at this time. With love, Leah Carey
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Tony Gobar
January 23, 2012
To Pat,
Linda, Susan, Deede & Lori
The moment I read about Walter's passing my head became flooded with fond memories of the past. What stands out most is the way you and Walter accepted me into your house and made me feel more than welcome. I felt comfortable in your home and around your family.
Since the time Mom & Dad moved out of the valley, in 1993, the need to make the long drive faded away, and so did the connection with several good friends. Over the years that has weighed heavy on my heart and especially now when read and remember Walter. Be assured that our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. As for me, I too am sad but my head is full of wonderful memories of times past with the Zimmermans.
Tony & Linda Gobar
Jose Nicolas Hernandez
January 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to the Zimmerman family.
I will never forget the influence Walter had on my life for 31 years that I worked for him. God Bless him.
Wallace Boudreaux
January 23, 2012
Mrs Pat and Family:
We are so sorry About Mr Zimmerman. and wish we could be there with you .But dad is sick. And did not want to give it to all. We will never for get the good friend he was to Dad.
Love The Boudreaux And Loupe
(117 Highland Dr. Brownsville Texas 78520)
Chuck & Jackie Myers
January 23, 2012
Pat,
We will never forget the impact that Walt had on our lives. He truly was a Godly man of integrity and strength.
Our love prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carlette Boudreaux
January 22, 2012
Dear Miss Pat. I am so sorry about Mr.Walter. Maybe he and Mother can have a Shrimp Association Dance in Heaven. I know they are both there. What two wonderful people.
Janet & Gary Meschi
January 22, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Walter's passing and send our condolences to the family. He was an asset to our community for his leadership and integrity and he'll be missed greatly.
January 22, 2012
Our condolances and prayers are sent to Pat and all the family members of Walter. Bob and Anne Hymel, Harlingen, TX
Robert and Mary Dalzell
January 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers will be with Walter and all family members.
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