Walter-Whitman-Obituary

Walter Whitman

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Oct 2, 1939 – Apr 12, 2020

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October 2, 1939
DIED
April 12, 2020
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Whitman, Walter Walter F. Whitman, age 80, of Grand Rapids, died April 12, 2020. He was born October 2, 1939 to Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Whitman. He is preceded in death by his sister, Eleanor J. Anderson and a grandniece, Sarah Jane Anderson. Surviving are his siblings, Elizabeth (Juris)...

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I wish to convey my condolences to Elizabeth, family and friends of my very dear friend Walt. I had the most distinct honor to hire Walt right after he left the service. It is difficult to say how special he was in every way. There are many special people but Walt was far and away the most outstanding person I have ever worked with.

He literally knew everything and everybody. He was an expert in programming, EAM equipment operation and the specific area of the people he was...

All of us at Blandford Nature Center would like to send our love to Walt's family. He was such a special person and will be missed by all of us. - Jason Meyer

I had the pleasure of working with Walt from his early days at Interstate Motor Freight throughout the rest of his career in IT. He was a great friend with a great sense of humor and one of the best computer programmers I knew. Will miss him.

Had the pleasure of doing some painting at Walts house a few times over the last few years. He was a great client. Rip Walt

Our sympathy to the Whitman family on the Loss of Walter (CHS class of 1957) and his sister Ellie. For years the Whitman family were stalwarts of Trinity Methodist Church on Lake Drive in G.R. Hap Hecker TMC & CHS