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Walter E. Jolley
1942 - 2019
Walter E. Jolley
1942 - 2019
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Walter Jolley Obituary
With great sadness the family of Dr. Walter E. Jolley announces his death on November 10, 2019. Born on November 16, 1942 to Marjorie and Walter N. Jolley, Walter passed six days before his 77th birthday. Upon high school graduation, Walter enlisted in the Navy where he served as a hospital corpsman. He served most of his enlistment in Philadelphia but was activated for offshore duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After leaving the Navy, he attended Purdue University earning a BS in Agriculture and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1971.
Shortly after graduation, Dr. Jolley moved to Florida where he began practicing veterinary medicine in Lake Park. A few years later, he opened North County Animal Hospital, the first veterinary hospital in Jupiter, FL. Over the years his knowledge and expertise brought health and healing to his patients as well as comfort to their human companions. After retiring, he continued to practice as a consulting veterinarian in Palm Beach and Martin counties for nine years.
An avid outdoorsman, Walter loved diving in the Bahamas, hunting – especially pheasant hunting in the Dakotas – snow skiing and hiking. He shared his love of nature with his family, traveling and camping all over the United States. After retirement, he began woodcarving and excelled at carving ducks, songbirds, owls, and raptors.
Walter leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Jo Ann Jolley, as well as two children, Mike Jolley (Jenny Lam-Jolley) and Jessica Jolley (Blake Hubbard). He also leaves his two grandchildren, Lillian and Wyatt Hubbard, who brought him joy every day.
At Walter's request there will be no public services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to honor his memory are asked to make a donation to: The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203.
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Pam & Jim Krausman
November 10, 2024
Jo Ann,
It is so hard to believe that 5 years have passed since we lost Walt. I think of him often but I especially think of you both as our colors turn in the UP. We shared many falls with you here at our carving studio. So when colors turn I remember our special times here in the beauty of nature. I also miss my tortoise buddy. Walt always had a tale to tell and everyone enjoyed you both. Walt also was a wealth of knowledge of butterflies and moths. What about the bat that he rescued from the portajohn here at our place. Always made us laugh. We miss both of you. Pam & Jim
Bud Luke
November 24, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss of Walt, great
guy, lots of fun times on the ski slopes and diving.
Jim & Pam Krausman
November 21, 2019
Walt journeyed to the upper peninsula of Michigan the last 14 years to pursue his love for wood carving at our place with his carving family here which grew over the years. He always had a story to tell- especially his love story with his wonderful wife Jo Ann. Even when he was not at the top of his game, he could come up with a tale to share. Walt and I also shared a mutual love for our tortoises. I know we were kindred spirits. Walt and JoAnn spent many of their last anniversaries with our carving family which included a special trip to Costa Rica. We treasure all of our special times with both Walt and Jo Ann. He was a fighter and did not give up. He treasured his family and so enjoyed the weddings of his children and birth of his two grandchildren who gave him the strength to keep up the fight for life & always made him smile. We will all miss him terribly. Rest well dear friend.
Jim & Pam Krausman
November 21, 2019
To the Jolley Family,
I loved Dr. Jolley's realistic approach to veterinary medicine, his wonderful sense of humor and for the great care he provided my cocker spaniel, Sasha. I took my dog to see him in 1989 and even though his office was not close to my home, the care he provided made up for everything! Dr. Jolley was highly recommended and immediately I knew why! He also had a wonderful staff. We all love our pets and I hope he knew how grateful we all were for everything he did.
Barbara Fleisher
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Elena Gozlan
November 18, 2019
Mr. Jolley Was such a pleasure to know. He was our client at JUpiter Medical Center and he was always so sweet and funny. He loved to joke around with the nurses. What a loss for all who knew him. Rest In Peace Jolley!
Carole Orr
November 17, 2019
To Jo Ann and Family: I was saddened to read of Dr. Jolley's passing. He helped so many of us with his common sense approach to veterinary medicine. He shared our own family's affection for those nutty but lovable German Shorthaired Pointers, having pointers in his own household. He and his staff always seemed like family. Our memories of him are good and lasting ones. He was a fine man. Please accept our sincere condolences.
From Carole Orr and the Orr Family.
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