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On December 17, 2023, the world lost a beloved friend, mother, grandmother, great grandmother
Born October 5, 1939 to James and Madge Thomson in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in Heppner Oregon with her siblings: Bernice and Bruce. She participated in many organized youth activities. While working at the family grocery store she developed skills that would last a lifetime. Graduating from Heppner High school in 1957 and attended Oregon State, where she graduated in 1961 with a teaching degree. While attending Oregon State she met and married Charles Thomas Walters. They raised four boys: Rusty, Duane, Ammon and Aaron.
She lived in Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, Canyon Country, Santa Maria and Shell Beach. Meredith and Tom owned Walters Village Pharmacy in Santa Maria for 18 years. Her commitment to service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and other various organizations remained strong all her life.
In 1999 she returned to Heppner until 2022 when she relocated to Utah.
Meredith is survived by her four children: Rusty, Duane, Ammon and Aaron and their spouses, thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Highland Glen Assisted Living and Active Home Health, Hospice and Personal Care
In lieu of flowers the family has asked to send donations to: Alpine Credit Union, Attention Kendra Sorenson 120 N. 850 E. Lehi, Utah 84043 Make payable to Meredith Walters. Memo: Funeral Donation
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6 Entries
Brad Bodie
June 4, 2024
I first met Tom and Meredith Walters, and their two boys Rusty and Duane in 1971, when I was a newly baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was eighteen years old at that time. I had met my future wife, Tracy Ann Corman, at a Mobil gas station in Westlake Village, California, where I worked as a service station attendant. I had helped her with a mechanical problem with her Volkswagen, and she telephoned the station later that day to invite me to a youth fireside at her Bishop´s home in Westlake Village. It was there I was introduced to the Church - and later to the missionaries. Tracy sat with me as I listened intently to the missionary discussions over several weeks that were taught to me by Elder Wayne Monroe Fairbanks and Elder Potter. Following my baptism, I began to meet and get to know members of the Church in Westlake Village... including the family of Tom and Meredith Walters. They were very much a role model and positive example of a strong gospel family to Tracy and me, and we were married the following year in April 1972 in Thousand Oaks, California.
I joined the U.S. Air Force later that year, and Tracy and I continued our marriage and life in the Air Force as we travelled throughout the United States, Korea, Germany, and other locations. Over the years we would periodically return to Southern California to visit with our parents, and during each of those visits we located Tom and Meredith and their boys in places like Canyon Country and Santa Maria. In Canyon Country we were introduced to the newborns Ammon and Aaron. Years later, in the mid-1980s, we travelled north from Camarillo, in Ventura County to Santa Maria and saw Meredith in her home and drove to the Walters Village Pharmacy to see Tom at his work. They were always an inspiring family and strong role models to us. I miss seeing them as time and distance were often in the way.
After 52 years of marriage, Tracy and I think and speak of Tom and Meredith often, and will always miss them.
Dr Guy Chism
March 4, 2024
This is one of the dearest people in my life. She raised 4 wonderful boys three of which I personally knew. Meredith was the embodiment of Jesus Christ and the comfort of the Holy Spirit. I have tried express myself as it pertains to her memory and who she really was here on earth. After 2 months of prayerfully considering what I could say that would honor her and properly honor her boys I decided to use music. This song conveys who Meredith was and the simple legacy she left. She bubbled over Jesus and everytime I got to enjoy Meredith´s company the Holy Spirit just oozed out of her. Mom Walters thank you for how you love your life. Thank you for the simple way you love out the saviors love. Thank you for living out loud your hurts and disappointments being very careful to keep our savior front and center trying to be like him! I leave this song here to fully express how you touched me and how you lived your life. We will meet again at the feet of Jesus!
https://youtu.be/PWiSXDNtikQ?si=_CG9547aRg8uNwmU
Janice Wallwork
February 2, 2024
Meredith was a sweet generous friend. We got to know each other through church. She never failed to call on holidays and my birthday just to check up on me. I will surely miss her.
Elizabeth Ann Davis Baker
January 23, 2024
I did not know her. But, went to school with her husband Tom Walters.
Hope everyone is well.
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Barb Watkins
January 13, 2024
Meredith was such a special lady. I wish the last time I saw her, I would have known it was the last time. I think she knew I thought the world of her, at least, I hope so. The most kind and gentle friend I have known. She came from good stock, Jim and Madge Thomson. Meredith sprinkled joy where ever she was. My deepest sympathy to Bruce and whole family. I will never forget her. Barbara Watkins, Heppner, OR
Valerie Lux
January 12, 2024
I loved Meredith. She was so sweet and loving. I only got to know her while she was living at Highland Glen. She has touched my heart forever. I will miss her.
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