Walter Torrence

God Bless his soul.May the family know the Lord's Peace and Comfort.We met Walt through Janene. Both Raymond Hackstein and I, Fernn. Both Ray and Walt were brother Ironworkers. Walt inspired Raymond to paint again and build the horse heads for the sailing yacht. Walt loved singing The Old Rugged Cross. May his soul rest in peace.

Best mentor I´ve ever had. I worked for Walt while at college and loved him like a Father. Great man and great memories. My very first grandsons is named Walter. I think that he too is going to do great things for people.

Thinking of you today, Dad. Its raining out.
I remember how you loved the rain.
Does it rain where you are now?

I didn't know Walt that well, but, I know his children, Pattea, Toni, and Del very well, and was a dear friend of Jeannine's. So I had the pleasure of spending quite a lot of time in the Desire Under the Elms House, which I just loved, working in the garden, and taking care of Jeannine in her later years. I was with her in her last three days, and Walt came to visit. He was so touching. At first he didn't know what to do, she was in a deep sleep, but I told him just sit by her and talk with...

Walt was one of the most creative and sharing people I have ever met. I remember a time we were at his place for a BBQ and he had to go to the store for something. He ran across some folks who's car had broken. Although he didn't know them he towed their car and brought them back to the BBQ until their car was fixed. I met him at PCPA but we became friends beyond that, a friendship I still remember and cherish.

Walt was one of the most creative and sharing people I have ever had the privilege to know. I remember a time we were up for a BBQ and Walt had to go to the store, on the way he ran into some folks who's car had broken down. Although he didn't know them he towed their car and brought them back to his place, they joined us at the BBQ until their car was fixed.

Every morning Walt is still here....He is gifting us by allowing us the honor of reading these beautiful homages to his forever legacy. A fantastic man....thank you Walt...and thank you Pattea...beautiful and loving...