DAVID SYLVESTER WALTERS

Dave always had a smile for us after our games at WSU, win or lose. It made a great impression on me, it helped me keep things in perspective. He was always so proud of Shannon and his love for her friends was as if we were his own. It has been quite awhile since I have seen Dave. I think often of that time of my life and the parents that were always there to support us. Dave never failed to encourage us, he was always kind and his humor kept us laughing. I am heartbroken to hear that...

When I did my student teaching 12 years ago at Cascade Elementary I had the pleasure to friend Dave. He said I always reminded him of one of his daughters. He laughed how I always called him "kid". He had such a love for life and had such a fabulous sense of humor. He believed in me as a new teacher and always supported me! After he retired he would come and sub in my classroom. My students loved him and thought he was so funny! Years later I had my daughter Sophia Grace and he thought...

My good friend and shipmate on the USS Washburn ( AKA-108 ). Many times on board ship we would talk about what we wanted when we got out of the Navy but mostly he would say he wanted to teach. Money was not his driving force in life, helping others was. One of his passions was music and I learned a great deal about Folk music in the 50s & 60s.. Farwell to my friend & shipmate. Michael O. Hougardy

My good friend and shipmate on the USS Washburn ( AKA-108 ). Many times on board ship we would talk about what we wanted when we got out of the Navy but mostly he would say he wanted to teach. Money was not his driving force in life, helping others was. One of his passions was music and I learned a great deal about Folk music in the 50s & 60s.. Farwell to my friend & shipmate. Michael O. Hougardy

Miss you dad. Love you so. xoxo