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2014
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Reverend Walter Weston Obituary
He was born in Canton, Ohio, on July 25, 1936.
He served as Pastor to United Methodist Churches in Conneaut, Akron, Lorain, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Copley. Dr. Weston authored six books on the power of prayer and healing through faith. He traveled to India in search of miracles, to South Africa as an AIDS missionary, and to Haiti to build villages. As a social activist, Rev. Weston fought for Civil Rights and was an early Vietnam War protestor, working for peace during Akron's racial riots and at anti-war rallies in Washington.
He took his family on camping trips throughout the United States, including two cross country trips during the 1960s and 1970s, and he loved playing cards and working jigsaw puzzles. His grandchildren remember him para-sailing, swimming, boogie boarding, and playing with them on the beaches of the Outer Banks.
He is survived by his wife, Dana (nee Swonger); daughters, Claudia Taller (Paul), Beth Gonzales (Dino), Faith Stang (Steve); grandchildren, Allison, Melissa, and Claire Taller, Eric (Tera) and Rachel Gonzales, and Jessica, Megan, Matthew Stang; great-grandson, Carter Gonzales; sisters, Cora Seese (Ralph) and Gayle Belles (Charles); and brother, Thomas Weston (Bobbi).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Hazel; and brothers, Donald (Carryl survives him), Bernard, and Gary.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Road, Avon, Ohio 44011.
A Memorial Service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at Church of the Lakes, 5944 Fulton Drive, Canton, Ohio 44718.
The family requests donations to the United Methodist Church's Global Ministries in lieu of flowers.
www.buschcares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Reverend Walter Weston
Pete DelMonico
June 12, 2022
I miss my dear friend who I bowled with and played tennis with and other sports together!
Ramesh Chouhan
June 12, 2021
Miss you my brother. The gentlest soul I have known.
Sue Laymon Chanay
February 18, 2021
Walt was the minister in Killbuck, OH when my brother Allen and I were teenagers and involved in MYF. We have such wonderful memories of he and Dana and at that time their one child Claudia.
Ramesh Singh Chouhan
June 12, 2016
Rest in Peace brother..... you are always in my heart and thought.
Ramesh Chouhan
July 2, 2014
Walt was our minister when we were in high school (Killbuck). Great person and also wonderful family. We remember he and Dana with much fondness and gratitude for their guidance. Sue Laymon Chanay
June 20, 2014
Walt was loved by many as a spiritual teacher and student. May your family be blessed with warm and loving memories of his life.
Rev. Dave Swonger
June 19, 2014
Our family is praying for all of you as you celebrate the life of your loved one and say goodbye to my Uncle Walter. May God's comforting presence be your strength in the journey ahead.
Dave Swonger
June 19, 2014
My family is keeping all of you in our prayers as you celebrate the life of your loved one and say goodbye to my Uncle Walter. May God's comforting presence strengthen you throughout the journey ahead.
June 17, 2014
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you and your family, Love Craig, Lori and Collin Oursler
Blake Wagner
June 15, 2014
Another old friend is sharing eternal life!We shall see him again!
Nayda and Henry Colomb
June 15, 2014
Our love and prayers are with each of you as you mourn the loss of Walt in your lives. He will not be forgotten.
Floyd Truskot
June 15, 2014
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Dr. Rev. Weston. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With heartfelt condolences,
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