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1937
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2016
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James Walter Obituary
He was born April 1, 1937, in Pittsburgh, a son of William H. and Honor Hunt Walter.
Mr. Walter was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served during the Cuban Missile Crisis as a jet mechanic.
He loved and was an active member of Vineyard Church in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Walter loved anything to do with cars. He traveled to car shows and was involved with classic cars, hot rods, drag racing and flashlight drags.
In 1960, he was awarded the Carnegie Hero Medal from the Carnegie Foundation for his efforts in saving a young boy from a burning garage which resulted in him being severely burned.
Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Iskey (James) of Cecil; a son, James B. Walter Jr. of McDonald; six grandchildren, Terri, James and Jessica Iskey, Courtney Uselton (Evan), Lindsey Walter and Sidney Snatchko (Joshua); a great-grandson, Owen Uselton; a brother, Howard E. Walter (June) of Pittsburgh; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Robert Edward Walter; a sister, Etta Luster; and a brother, Henry H. Walter.
Mr. Walter requested his body be donated to science.
A memorial service will be held at a date to be announced.
Arrangements are entrusted to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.
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Jack Bowman
April 18, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the Walter family. Shortly before his passing I was reconnected with other members of the family. My grandmother was Ethel Walter who married James Kerr Bowman. Ethel Walter was the only living sibling to Jim's father William Henry Hartman Walter. For years my grandmother's family kept up with and visited with Jim and his father, becoming close friends. So Jim was finally able to learn why he was named James Bowman Walter. (And BTW, my father was William Walter Bowman.) I wish I had had a chance to meet Jim.
Jack Bowman
Carolyn
March 30, 2016
All of us from Wisconsin appreciate that we had the opportunity to know you. We also think of the many nice things you did for all of us. May you rest in peace.
donnie mcdonnell
January 14, 2016
Our sympathies go out to the Walter family.We have known the family for many years.and will miss Jim very much.Our condolences,Patty,Dave,Donnie,and Dawn Mcdonnell
june walter
January 14, 2016
my prayers go with you
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