Mary Walter

I loved Mary in our youth, and ever more so in our adulthood. When she invited me for lunch at Aspen Pointe it was like a grand party. May we all adopt and carry on her joyous and generous spirit. Many a time it kept me smiling for days. Love to the family -- you were her pride and joy, of course, as well as the world's best children.

Dear Rich & John & Ginger & your families,
Your Dad & Mom were special friends for my husband, David, & me. David had your Dad as a professor at MSU and we reconnected at a "Booster Breakfast" in the early 1970's when we moved back to Montana! We saw them frequently at football game times, at the breakfasts or going out to dinner the night before home games...for many many years...well, we even took your Mom out when we came over after your Dad died...up until last year, when I no longer...

Dear John, Rich, Dianne, Lo, Ginger, and children,
We so very much loved Aunt Mary(twin sister of our late father, William Howell Hawkes). We were always so excited to visit The Walter Boys and Aunt Mary and Uncle Bill. Aunt Mary's beautiful spirit and warmth lighted the lives of all she knew. She was a great Lady and will be sorely missed.
With much love,
Mary, Connie, Howie, and Toni

Richard and John - Your mom gave me my very first job - ironing for the 5 men who lived at your house in the days before permanent press. I came every Saturday morning. She was sweet and kind to me and gave me a good start in the world of work. I loved her smile and how she kept track of me as I grew up. We were lucky to have such fine adults in our lives.

Our thoughts are with you Richard, Leiola, John, Dianne and Ginger. I so admired Mary, and will miss her sweet smile. Always loved her hats in church! What a lady! She had a wonderful life and was so proud of all her children and grandchildren. Bless you all.

What a sweet, sweet lady. We lived in the same neighborhood and ran around with all the Walter boys, but mostly with John, a great friend to this day. Mary was always so kind and pleasant, I ate plenty of meals at their home, & was never made to feel like I was intruding or was not welcome there. She was affectionately called " Hazel" by her sons & was teased often by a houseful of boys which she endured good naturedly.
During their traveling days after the kids were...

One of the kindest women I've ever known. Mrs. Walter lived a life where she touched everyone she met--one we should all aspire to.

What a sincere, dedicated, person to her God, family and friends.
We shall miss her when we are in Bozeman next.
Bookie and Marc West