Walter E. Bullock

WALTER E. BULLOCK Walter E. Bullock, 92, of Vero Beach, Florida died on Sunday, November 26, 2006 in his room at The Arbors. Walter was born October 21, 1914 in New York to Mr. and Mrs. George Bullock. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Helen. Walter graduated from Oyster Bay High, class of 1933 and from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY class of 1938 where he was a member of Omega Iota Pi. He and Helen were both active square dance callers and loved to dance. Walter took early retirement at the age of 55 from Fansteel, Inc. He and Helen moved to Vero Beach where he retired a second time from Harbor Branch Foundation and then again as a real estate broker in Vero Beach. He was also a long time volunteer at Indian River Memorial Hospital. They were one of the first residents of Pointe West where they continued their hobby of baking by making fine cakes, pies and cookies to give to all of their friends. Retirement gave them many opportunities to travel throughout the US and the world. Cruising was their favorite form of travel. Walter was very active as a Master Mason and Shriner. He was a member of the Amara Shrine Temple, 1988 Past President of the Vero Beach Shrine Club, Past President of the High Twelve Club, Past Chaplain of the Vero Beach Elks, Past Patron of the Vero Beach Eastern Star, and an Elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Vero Beach. Walter is survived by his two sons, George of Hamilton, NY and Bob (Karen) of Altoona, WI. He has six grandchildren, Greg (Shannon) Bullock; Geoff Bullock; George, Jr. (Sarah) Bullock; Cindy (Jeff) Heiting; John (Karen) Bullock; Debra Bullock and Andrea Nowack. In addition he has six great grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Pointe West on Tuesday, November 28, 2006. Memorials should be sent to: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa, 12502 Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.