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Walter Whyte Obituary

Walter A. Whyte

Walt was born in Seattle on June 25, 1947 and passed away peacefully March 19, 2011. Walt moved to Olympia when he was 11 years old and graduated from Olympia High School in 1965. Walt immediately started construction work and had a great passion and talent as a heavy equipment operator and quickly moved up to the foreman position. The majority of his career was with O & K and Tom Martin Construction. After retiring he enjoyed working in his shop and restoring his Jeep and car that he purchased with his wife in 1969. Walt also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and especially his grandchildren. Walt was preceded in death by his wife, mother and two brothers. He is survived by his 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 4 siblings, many nieces and nephews and his dog Buddy. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 1:00 p.m., at Mills & Mills, 5725 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater WA 98512. A reception will be held following the service.

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Published by The Olympian on Mar. 24, 2011.

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Kevin Whyte (son)

March 25, 2011

Dad, I love you so much and miss you already. The service yesterday was an awesome celebration of your life attended by many good friend and family. I have many fond memories and several pictures that will help get me thru these hard times. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child, and I am proud to be your son.
Rest well and don't forget to give Mom that big hug we talked about. Godspeed.

March 24, 2011

I will miss you old buddy and the times we worked together at Tom Martin and Jr. High at Washington. So at this time I am going to forgive you for giving me my first black eye 8th grade see ya buddy...Loyd Hanna

Nancy & Jim

March 24, 2011

Gone too soon...

March 24, 2011

Sorry we missed the service, we are thinking of you and your family.

Pam D. and Doni

Stacy Brady (Wolf)

March 24, 2011

Walt, you will be missed dearly! I have many fond memories from my childhood that I hold close to my heart. Rest peacefully & give hugs to Vicki!

Bob & Val Huber

March 24, 2011

From the high school years to the senior years Walt lived, laughed & loved. We will miss that deep, husky yet kind voice & laugh. Till we meet again Walt.

Julie England

March 23, 2011

A life well lived. I'll cherish my memories. Peace to the those left behind.

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