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Walter Willing Obituary
Family will receive friends at Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228 on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A memorial service in his honor will be held at Salem Lutheran Church, 905 Frederick Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228 on Saturday, August 4 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Lutheran Church.
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for Walter Willing
Aron Brall
August 8, 2012
Mary Kay,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I have known Walt for the past eight years on the RAMS Management Committee and enjoyed his friendship and will truly miss him. Take solace with your family and keep his memory close.
In sympathy,
Aron Brall
Sarah Elder
August 6, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Willing family, particulary Alaina Willing. I didn't know Mr. Willing, but knowing Alaina, I can imagine that he was an amazing person with a great sense of humor and zest for life - just as she is. Alaina and her family are in my thoughts are prayers now.
Sandi Chestnut
August 4, 2012
Mary Kay, There are no words that can express the shock and sadness Dale and I feel from hearing of Walt's passing. We are so heartbroken for you and your family. He was such a special man and I was so happy for the two of you finding each other. We always looked forward to the visits and dinners we spent with both of you when you were in our area. We will truly miss that time with him. Take care of yourself. Will be In touch with you very soon. God be with you during this difficult time. Love you, my wonderful friend. Sandi & Dale
laura adam
August 4, 2012
Mary Kay darling
so upset to learn about Walt. Sending all love and prayers to you and you family.
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Larry Crow
August 3, 2012
I am deeply saddened about the passing of Walt, and my heart and prayers are with you and his loved ones. Walt was a friend and colleague for many years. He was an outstanding inspiration and example to everyone on the RAMS Management Committee and in the reliability community and he will be missed. Walt was special, had a great sense of humor, and his professionalism was truly sincere and unselfish. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
August 2, 2012
I worked in Walt's group at Westinghouse and Northrop Grumman and knew him for over 20 years. I am very sad to hear of his passing. I attended some of his reliability engineering presentations and they were always excellent and were usually made more enjoyable with his own special brand of humor. I will miss him.
Sam Keech (Media Pa)
August 2, 2012
Mary Kay,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Anne Kelly (Bayview)
August 2, 2012
Mary Kay and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. May you be comforted during this most sorrowful time.
Leslie Premo
August 2, 2012
Walt and the family have been dear friends and neighbors of ours for many many years. Whenever we needed help he was always there. Most of time he just knew he was needed and would lend a helping hand. When my husband and I had surgery at the same time many years ago, Walt mowed our lawn without even asking us. I still remember ambling to the window after hearing a lawn mower and seeing him out there working hard with a smile on his face. That was the type of kind and considerate man he was. We will miss his smiling face and cheerful voice. Love, Carlton and Bernice Whelchel
Keith Janasak
August 2, 2012
We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I consider it an honor to have known Walt professionally through RAMS and personally as a friend. His name is his legacy, as Walt was always "willing" to help anyone in need. He will be missed by the RAMS family. Rest assured we will keep your family in our prayers.
Marcia Nadeau
August 1, 2012
My prayers are with all of the family at this time of sadness. I am sorry I hadn't met my cousin in person, but shall always cherish meeting him on the phone. May God be with all of you. I send my love to each and every one of my family.
Love,
Cousin Marcia
Betty and Dan Tuck
August 1, 2012
Our love and sympathy to Mary Kay and the family. May God keep you in his loving care. We will always remember the special moments we shared at the lake. His smile and jokes will remain in our minds and hearts always. Dan will miss the special friendship
that he shared with Walt while working at Northrop Grumman for the past 27 years. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dustin Aldridge
August 1, 2012
This is very sad for me personally, and reminds me how ephemeral life can be. I knew Walt from RAMS where he served with capable mansuetude. He was someone I could count on for balance; never political or selfish, but always more interested in beneficent service. He was a sagacious and distinguished editor. My heart goes out to Walt's family for his untimely passing.
The day of ones death is more meaningful than their birth because you know what kind of a person they were; however it makes the event more poignant. Nobody is perfect, but for me Walt was exemplary as a professional and as a man.
August 1, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you, Mary Kay and your family. I will remember all of you in my prayers.
Barb Glover
Suprasad Amari
August 1, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Walt was a wonderful person and he will be missed by all of us at RAMS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lynn and Justin Wilson
August 1, 2012
My husband and I have been praying for Walt and the family. We will miss seeing him walking around the neighborhood and hearing his cheerful voice. Walt holds a special place in my heart and always will. Whenever I returned to the neighborhood to visit my parents and would run into him he always stopped to ask me how I was doing and always cared so much about my answer.
Robin Clay
August 1, 2012
Praying for you and your family.
Robin Clay
Patrick Dallosta
August 1, 2012
Walt's kindness was evident in every aspect of his life.
Dawn Onalfo
August 1, 2012
Walt has been a great colleague and friend on the RAMS Committee. He will be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with him and his family at this time.
Vince Leone Bill Pukalski
July 31, 2012
Our prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. Walt will surely be missed in the Great Cacapon Community.
Caroline Lubert
July 31, 2012
Walt started off as a colleague, but he quickly became a friend. He was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by those who were lucky enough to know him.
Ed Pohl
July 31, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Walt was a special person and a great team player. He will be missed by all of us RAMS! We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
July 31, 2012
Walt was a special person with a great sense of humor, compassion for people and will be missed by many. We offer our prayers and sincere thoughts to Alaina, Shannon, Mary Kay and her children/grandson. May God help you through the days ahead of you and keep you close to Him.
The Chiville's - Penny, Mike, Ian, Daniel and Bryan
O. Geoffrey Okogbaa
July 31, 2012
My family and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Walt. A great man who sought to build consensus in everything he did. He served his engineering profession with dignity and a great sense of purpose. He was a good sensitive man. May God grant him eternal rest, Amen
David Oberhettinger
July 31, 2012
Walt was very special to all of us on the RAMS Management Committee, where we worked and socialized with Walt for many years. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains. May your memories bring you comfort and keep your loved one close to heart.
Ron Adib
July 31, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow
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