Walter L. BENSON

Spike was one of a kind... creative as hell,vsuper smart, outrageously himself fully, a mentor and friend. When my daughter was little she called him "Workto" Walter and work went together... a high energy and brilliant visionary he was. Walter will always be remembered as a kind and tough wonderful macho kind of man. Thanks for being so helpful and good when life began in Sonoma for me and my family Spike!!! Love ya forever!

Spike,
You taught me so much working for you
From chipping brush
Laying out roads
Drilling holes to set
Dynamite charges
Truly one of a kind
May the four winds
Blow you safely home

During my years working for Sonoma County Walter would stop by to chat about Sonoma Vally issues. Always enjoyed our conversations. Brilliant man and good friend. RIP

Walter helped Deborah and I find water on the ranch we purchased from Grant Fletcher in Sonoma in 1985.Without his help at that time we might not have bought the ranch which later became Emery Estate Vinyards