Walter Henes

I met Walt shortly after moving to Cortez and I needed hay seed. I went to SW Seeds just as they were closing and we started a conversation that lasted over two hours....and years. Walt was interested in many topics, so we were never wanting for subject matter. I also loved Walt's wry sense of humor, the accompanying smile of his and his many contributions to Cortez. I miss a friend, and Cortez misses a citizen par excellence. Bill Southworth

I have such fond memories of Uncle Walt, mostly from our scattered family reunions; but also visiting the Colorado farm that was so far from anywhere when I was younger. In all of my memories, he was smiling, laughing, kind and telling stories. I will miss his Christmas cards, as that´s been our only connection for many years. Rest in peace, Uncle Walt; and to my cousins and their families, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

I met Mr. Walter Henes for the first time in the summer of 1993 when I interviewed for the job of superintendent of CSU's Southwestern Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket. He was on the advisory committee of the research center and served in that capacity for several more years. He was a remarkable man: smart, witty, knowledgeable, and a pillar of the community. I enjoyed interacting with him as my advisor and mentor. I also regarded him as a role model and a friend. I will miss him....

Uncle Walt will clearly be missed by all who loved him. What an extraordinary life he led! I will always remember how kind he and Aunt Lynne were whenever we were able to see them. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Wish we lived closer growing up. I was always excited to get o see him. He had lots of stories when we were all together. He was larger than life. my condolences to my cousins. He was a great man

Walt occupied a very special place in this world. Stories about him will resonate for many years to come.

Walt will be missed by every one that knew him. He was a Very Special Person to Us.

Sending condolences to all of you. We were truly privileged to have called your Dad our friend.

Walt was an incredible human being! Really, really smart, very funny and someone who cared deeply about other people. To know him was to love him. He cared deeply about the community and the people who live here. I sat in many board meetings with him always knowing that anything said by him would a combination of funny, important and backed up by great insight. It was always a joy to watch him and Lynne interact with love and years of caring about each other. Absolutely one of my favorite...