WALTER HYATT Obituary

HYATT Walter Emmett Hyatt went into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011. Walt was born on May 10th, 1933 in Deming, New Mexico. After a long and prosperous career with IBM Corporation in their marketing department, Walt retired and became a lifetime contributor to the community. As a proud graduate of UTEP, Walt served as Chairman of UTEP's Matrix Society and as the President of their Alumni Association. He was Director of MBank West and served on the Providence Memorial Hospital Advisory Board. Walt also served on the Board of Directors at El Paso Country Club, combining his lifelong love of golf with his philanthropic duties, and served on the Advisory Board for the National Center for the Employment of the Handicapped. He proudly was one of the founding members of St. Francis Church and served on the Board of Directors at St. Clements Parish Church, where he was currently a member. Walt is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Kitty Hyatt. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hyatt of El Paso, TX; daughter Gretchen Spitler and husband Greg of Durango, CO; daughter Catherine Spriggs and husband Steve of Durango, CO; son Craig Hyatt and wife Catharine of Tucson, AZ; son David Hyatt and wife Lara of Mesa, AZ; seven grandchildren, Hannah, Byron, Christina, Amanda, Hagen, Devyn and Simon; hundreds of friends who will miss his big laugh, his funny stories and his unconditional love. Walt will be remembered for his kindness and for the love he showed his family, his friends and especially, his Friday Night Gang. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 5, 2001 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Clement, 810 N. Campbell at Montana. In lieu of flowers, it was Walt's wish that donations be made to the Church of St. Clement., 810 N. Campbell, El Paso, TX 79902. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, TX 79912. www.MartinFuneralHomeWest.com

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Published by El Paso Times from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for WALTER HYATT

14 Entries

Libby Davis

November 30, 2011

Barbara - I met Walt when I joined IBM as a part-time student employee in the late 80s. He was so friendly and helpful and treated me, as he did everyone, with respect. To me, he was the epitome of an IBMer. I am grateful to have known such a great person and my heart goes out to you and your family. I know you must have many fond memories and hope you will find comfort in remembering the good times in your life together.

Barbie Martinez

November 29, 2011

Barbara,

my condolences to you and your family. I knew Walt from IBM El Paso from mid-eighties... and he was truly a joyful spirit... (i believe you were at Sun Travel during those years). May Walt rest in peace and may you be comforted with his beautiful memory and in knowing he touched so many lives... God bless you and your family

Mary Gonzales

November 29, 2011

Dear Barbara, I worked with Walt when I joined IBM in El Paso in 1984 until I moved to the Dallas area in 1992. He was a very special man. I can still envision his easy smile and recall his good heart and caring manner. I never had the pleasure of meeting you, Barbara, but I would like to extend my heartfelt sadness of the loss of your loving husband. God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Walt's memory will always remain with those of us who knew him.

Liz Chavez

November 28, 2011

Dear Barbara and the Hyatt Family: It was my pleasure to work with Walt when I was an SE with IBM in El Paso. He knew how to make people smile and he made us all feel as though we were part of his family. Walt was the all heart! My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

November 8, 2011

Barbara, Danna and I are so very sorry to hear of Walt's passing. We were always so fond of him and you as a couple and we shared many fun times together when we were members of St. Francis on the Hill. I particularly was touched that you and he took the time to come and honor Dad and our family at his memorial service this past February. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Fondly, Mike and Danna McCleskey

Bill Erskine

November 8, 2011

Dear Barbara and family - We were so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. He was such a great guy always with a smile on his face. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Bill and Mary Jean Erskine

Alan Rash

November 6, 2011

Our condolences;

Alan and Joy Rash

November 6, 2011

To the family of Walt, He was one of the finest men I have ever known .We played basketball together (Austin Hi) He never had a bad day. Once you met Walt you never forgot him. I last saw him at the 35th year reunion of Austin HI. He was the same as he was at school. God Bless the family. Ray Matthews

November 5, 2011

Walt was a fantastic man. Everyone adored him because he made you feel so good in his presence. He always made me feel comfortable and made me laugh.

He was very proud of his family and such a good example of a father.

I feel honored to have known him and I will always have fond memories.

Barb and family, I know how much you will miss him, but what a gift he was to all of us.

Whenever Walt entered he did "light up the room" and our lives.

Kaywyn

November 4, 2011

Dear Barbara and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts will be with you and your beautiful family in the coming days. Hold close to your heart all your treasured memories. All our love, Matt, Maureen & Claire Hanson Tucson

November 4, 2011

Dear Barbara,

Love and prayers for you and your family.
I, Mary Dare, knew Walt from freshmen days at UTEP (TWC).
Condolences from us both.

Mary Dare and Oren

November 4, 2011

It was my pleasure to work with Walt at IBM in the late 60s, He was a fine man. Pat Cross

Ray "Nando" Sepulveda

November 4, 2011

I wanted to offer my deepest condolences to the family.I have so many fond memories of Walt. David I wish I was able to be there in your time of loss, unfortunately we are in New York. Please know that your mom and you and your family will be in my prayers. And I will say a special prayer for your father today at mass. May God bless your family in this difficult time.

Agnes Brock

November 3, 2011

Dear Barbara and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Walt's passing and find it hard to imagine you without Walt by your side. Walt was such a wonderful person, witty, kind and full of life. The wonderful memories will help carry you through this very sad time.

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