Walter (Wally) Eagle

I remember Wally as a friendly, polite, generous gentleman... so full of goodness and praise to employees. I thought highly of him..
Soar with the Eagles, Wally.

Wally's passing has saddened me, yet brought back happy memories - those of my first experience working seasonal at Eagle's in West Yellowstone back in 1997. Wally and his siblings were always so friendly and encouraging, and Wally was quick to tell me of somewhere new to go for my days-off adventures, one of my favorite being Sawtelle Peak where I found beautiful wildflower meadows. Returning to those places even today reminds me of Wally. My condolences to the entire Eagle family.

Sorry to hear of Wally's passing, he taught me to ski in 52 at Bear Canyon ski area. Had the opportunity to ski with Wally off and on until 72, will miss that form on the mountain, could always spot him and Frankie coming down the hill. Also beat algebra 1&2 into my head so I could graduate from BSH in 58.... SKI THE COLD SMOKE WALLY, I'll be there one of these days and I'll be looking for you. Charles Parke

Dear Eagles All, How will Montana ever survive without Wally Eagle I wonder. My most fond memories were not of the classroom, but of Bridger Bowl. The great photos my Dad took of Wally's perfect form in the powder still grace our walls as if it were yesterday. AND then there was my summer at Eagle's Store in West. What an experience! I will never forget watching Wally and Kim entertain and intrigue new folks to the area with fishing tackle, good stories and great trips to plan. What a...

Some of my fondest childhood memories involve Wally (and all of the Eagles)and I remember never wanting to miss a thing when he and my father got together and told stories of their early days in Yellowstone. I cannot imagine Montana without him in it. He will be deeply missed. My love and prayers go out to the whole family.

Growing up in West Yellowstone in the 40s and 50s Frankie and Wally and Eagle family were special friends to all. My parents Bus and Ruth Elliott were some of the earliest teachers in "West" in the early 40s. The Eagle family support for the schools and community ran far and wide as it still does. We moved to Bozeman as West had no hi school at the time. In 1963 Wally was my Algebra II teacher and it took all my restrain to refrain from calling him Wally instead of Mr Eagle! I loved the...

Heartfelt condolences to this family, at the loss of such a special and outstanding man. A true gem of a Montanan.

Will always remember Wally as a great teacher and a smiling face around the store in West. His personal math course was one of the best classes I ever took. It was a pleasure to get to know him outside of his "teaching" persona. Our condolences to the whole family. I know he will be missed.