Houston, Texas
1921-2008
Walter Dean McCracken passed away on October 10, 2008. He was 86 years old. Walt was born in Bridgeville, Pa., on December 17, 1921 and moved with his wife, Betty and two daughters to Houston in 1963. He was employed by Cameron Iron Works for 19 years until he retired in 1982. Walt was...
Read Morewill always have great memories of uncle walt his stories and his humor when i was younger thought he looked a lot like Dean Martin. surprised me when he would stop by my office unannounced. Remember the good times Judy and Deb. miss you both Love Chip
October 16, 2008
Dear Judy and Debbie,
Didn't Uncle Walt always have a way of making you feel you were his favorite? And, he was so very special you really, really wanted to be his favorite! How grand that you two wonderful women had him for your Dad.
Arlene (he always called me "Arly")
Arlene Collamer
October 16, 2008 | Latrobe, PA
My most cherished memory is when Uncle Walt would recite the poem "Little Orphan Annie" by James Whitcomb Riley. I can vividly recall it even though it was years and years ago! I love you Uncle Walt!
JoAn Treskovich
October 15, 2008 | Latrobe, PA
The family's loss is heaven's gain. I vividly remember how Mr. McCracken would make short order of the newspaper's daily crossword puzzle. From time to time, one may have challenged him but rarely did one ever get the best of him. The speed with which he dispatched each puzzle was something to behold...simply amazing! He will be missed.
John Murrell
October 14, 2008 | Kingwood, TX
I am very sorry for your loss. As a friend of Judy's, I have heard wonderful stories about her dad and the great love she had for him.
Love,
Kathy Sharples
Kathy Sharples
October 14, 2008 | The Woodlands, TX
Grampap, I love you and I will miss you very much. Thanks for all the talks, questions, answers, and being such a great grandfather. I know you'll get this message.
Katy - Thanks for being such a sweet and loving person, and making Walt so happy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aaron Davis
October 13, 2008 | Kingwood, TX
Dear Katy,
My heart goes out to you and all the children-Walt was a wonderful person.
Ernie Wallis
Ernestine Wallis
October 12, 2008 | Pine Bluff, AR
Katie,
We are so sorry to hear of Walt's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Laurie and Julia Neville
Laurie Neville
October 12, 2008 | Floyd, VA
It was an honor to be apart of Mr. McCracken's life in the past couple of weeks. The last thing he said to me while holding my hand was "I'm so glad to see your smiling face-I'm glad your with me".....I will always cherish that moment and the sweetness of his spirit...........
May God strengthen you with the wonderful memories of a great man!
Gale Price,RN
October 12, 2008 | Blacksburg
