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Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 5, 2009.

Walter Lyman Ensign, II

Walter Lyman Ensign, II, 80, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.

He was born on Monday, June 18, 1928, in Canton, living in Mesa the past 17 years. He retired from the Cleveland Plain Dealer where he was a photo engraver. He served in the Merchant Marines out of the Great Lakes region during World War II.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Guy and Lisa Ensign of Jewett; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Ken Toth of Westerville, Ohio; grandson, Zachary Ensign of Massillon; granddaughter, Victoria Lyn (Josh) Allen of Clearwater, Fla.; great-grandson, Garrett; great-granddaughter, Zoey; second wife, Ruth Ensign of Mesa, Ariz.; and extended family. He was preceded in death by parents, Lyman and Lucille Ensign; first wife, June Ensign; two sons, Walter Lyman "Butch", Leroy Thomas "Yogi"; and sister, Catherine.

Funeral services will be held at Heitger Funeral Service - Jackson Chapel on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 1 p.m., with Rev. Marvin Thomas officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Hills Burial Park, in Canton, Ohio. Visitation will be at Heitger Funeral Service - Jackson Chapel on Friday, March 6, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorials can be made to Hospice of Tuscarawas County, 201 W. 3rd St., Dover, OH 44622. For additional information, directions, or to sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com HEITGER JACKSON, (330) 830-0148.

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March 25, 2009

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kevin kesler

March 25, 2009

We will miss you very much grandpa..I never sat in your red chair but enjoyed eating peanut butter cookies with you on occasion. Also enjoyed talking bout guns/hunting with you.

Del & Karen Wickersham

March 6, 2009

Dear Guy and family--So sorry to hear of your loss. We think of you often and have fond memories of you and your family opening your hearts and home. Your Dad was a big man in many ways, none as big as his smile. Sincere condolences. Del & Karen Wickersham

Fer Fer

March 6, 2009

You are being laid to rest today....
How blessed I am to have such a wonderful grandfather, we
were very close and in his last few months I helped take
care of him and the time we spent together was very precious to me, even as he passed. My grandparents are very unique and special and how thankful I am that they serve(d) the Lord and loved us kids in Arizona, Florida, Alabama, New York unconditionally, all 50 +.
My grandfather died knowing he was loved by his extended
family and most importantly by his wife Ruth, our precious
grandmother who loved my grandpa as a wife should. My
grandparents will forever be the apple in my eye. I love you
grandpa and you will forever be missed.
ps. I sat in your big red chair last night....

Bob & Lynne Samblanet

March 6, 2009

Dear Guy & family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Take care.
"Sam" & Lynne

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Lynn and Sandy Stuhldreher

March 6, 2009

Guy and Familly,
We are in Florida and read the Rep on line about you Dad's passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Sonny & Shirley Krichbaum

March 6, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Heitger Funeral Services Jackson Chapel

March 4, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Donne' Rimes

March 3, 2009

We are all going to miss you. We are happy for you that you have found your way home, no more pain & suffering. Love James, Donne', Jeffrey & Dalton..

Rev Marvin & Rhonda Thomas Jr

March 3, 2009

Walter was a good friend and we here at the Solid Rock Fellowship are very grateful of his love for us and his dedication to the church while he was here. Walter we will see you again on the other side of glory. May God bless and comfort the family at this time of great lost.

Karen Woodt

March 2, 2009

You will remain in our hearts and our minds, and miss you so much, but are glad that you are not suffering and at peace.
Love your
pit pull with lipstick

Anita Barnes

March 2, 2009

Brother Ensign!
You were always there when I need a friend and or and E-mail from you my buddy online friend... always had a kind word of wisdom..I felt like that you and Sister Ensgin always in cluded me as a part of your family... I will never forget you friendly smile that you always had. Only God Know's why you was taken from us. Your work was done down here... I will meet you over there in that bright City that We all call home...
Anita (aka) Nallay
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Nallay [email protected]

Pam Scott Alex and Amber Jordan

March 2, 2009

You will be missed by all. May you be in peace.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. We love you.

Jessie, Tom Fairley

March 1, 2009

We will miss him alot. you could talk to him about anything. he is my next best uncle I had. love to you all and our prayes are with you all Jessie, Tom

Ray & Nell CUELLAR

March 1, 2009

TO THE FAMILY OF WALT ENSIGN:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort and strengthen all of you in your loss.
With deepest heartfelt sympathy....

Joyce & Larry Albers

March 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in a time like these. God be with you always. It was a real pleasure knowing Walter.

Shannon, Joe, Devin and Shawn Boe

March 1, 2009

Grandpa Walt, you will be missed by many. Thank you for making Grandma so happy and sharing your love and life with her. Our lives here on Earth are short but our lives in Heaven are eternal. We will see you again one day when we live our eternal life in the company of family, friends, and God.

Debbie & Winston Williams

March 1, 2009

We will miss you Bro. Walt.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and with Sis Ensign.. If there is anything we can do please let us know.. you will always be in our hearts..

kathleen kesler

March 1, 2009

We are thankful that your suffering is over and you are at peace! We will all take care of Mother, she misses you so but someday you can be together again!

Jennifer Chapman

February 28, 2009

Grandpa,
You will forever be missed. I will miss you calling me Fer Fer and your big smile. Most of all I will miss your long stories in your big red chair....I Love you.

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