Susan E. Walters

1943 - 2022

Susan E. Walters



Susan Elaine Walters, nee Dally, died peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Born on August 2, 1943 in Tieton, Washington, amidst the apple orchards of the Yakima Valley, Susan was the daughter of Fern (nee Nash) and Ardell Dally, and sister of Robert Dally. She left Tieton for Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, where she met and soon married Ed Walters. The couple moved to Minneapolis and then Ithaca while Ed finished his education, before settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Albuquerque was their home for 53 years, where they were active members of the community through their church, St. Luke Lutheran, and her service as a pre-school and special needs teacher for decades. She had a special warmth for children,

whether her own, her students,

or her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Edward A. Walters, just one year ago, and their son Eric N. Walters in 2016. After Ed's passing, Susan relocated to Seattle to be near family, though that chapter of her life was shorter than anticipated. She is survived by her son Greg Walters of Chicago and daughter Elaine Walters of Seattle, and seven grandchildren, whom she loved dearly: Halen, Charlotte, Leo, Albrecht, Wilhelmina, Elya and Eva.

A memorial service will be held at St. Luke in Albuquerque on May 29, 2022. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church at

www.stlukeabq.org.