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Walter Updike Obituary

INTERLAKEN - Walter D. Updike died Friday (Dec. 31, 2010) at the Living Center of Geneva.
Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wed. (Jan. 5) at the Hurlbut Funeral Home, Main Street, Interlaken. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. following calling hours with The Rev. Ralph Selin officiating. Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery in Interlaken.
He was born a son of the late Hiles and Emma Eddy Updike.
Mr. Updike is survived by two children, William Updike of Arizona and Susan Updike; four brothers and sisters, Norman (Robin) Updike of Interlaken, Albert (Trudy) Updike of Interlaken, Alberta (Allen) Jennings of Romulus and Bernice Delong of Romulus; and several nieces and nephews.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2011.

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Nancy (Duthoy) Cramer

January 3, 2011

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Sarah McGuire

January 3, 2011

You will be missed Walt!

Larry Clark

January 3, 2011

Bill,
Sorry to hear about your dad.
Larry Clark
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