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WALTER WILLARD OWENS March 27, 1914 – July 17, 2006 Walter W. Owens, age 92, of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away under the loving care of his devoted children, and Hospice of Palm Beach County on July 17, 2006. Walter was born in Newington, Georgia on March 27, 1914 to the late Walter and Pearl (Hunter) Owens. In 1937 he moved to West Palm Beach to pursue a career after many years of working on the family farm and in the logging business. He met his loving and devoted wife, Mickey, at his first job, Palm Beach Bottling Works. He was called to war in 1944.and served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, stationed in Italy at the end of World War II. His experience as a pilot and aircraft mechanic positioned him for opportunities as an equipment mechanic at both Neff Machinery and Griffin Equipment Co. In 1962, Walter opened Equipment Rental Service in West Palm Beach and operated the business until his retirement in 1981. Walter was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Frances (Mickey) Owens in 2003. Survivors include: sons Andy Owens and companion Jackie Morris, West Palm Beach, Florida; Kenneth Owens and wife Libby, Dunellon, FL; Richard Owens and wife, June, Wellington, FL; Patrick Owens and wife, Achaphorn , West Palm Beach, Florida and daughters Helene Walker of West Palm Beach, Florida and Alice Stone, and husband Joseph, Fellsmere, FL. Walter proudly leaves fourteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to pay their final respects on Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Quattlebaum Funeral Home, 1201 South Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida from 6-8:00 P.M. Walter will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery immediately following a service at 11:00 A.M, Friday, July 21, at Quattlebaum Funeral Home's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation ServicesFamily Owned and Operated(561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Jeanne Allen
July 23, 2006
Prayers and wishes to my nieces and nephews. My sorrow is with you in the loss of Walter. He was a wonderful brother-in-law and husband to my beloved sister Mickey.
He will be missed by us all, but is at last reunited with Mickey.
Love,
Aunt Jeanne (Allen)
Glenn Allen
July 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the extended family of our Uncle Walter. We have many memories of this quiet, courtious, thoughtful man.
MITZI JONES
July 19, 2006
OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF GREIVANCE. ALICE, WE LOVE YOU AND ARE THINKING OF YOU. LOVE, EVERYONE AT ISLAND PALMS REAL ESTATE
Dan Allen
July 18, 2006
Uncle Walter, will miss you. Such grand memories of a great childhood with your family. We all grew up together. Love to all the family. Cousin Dan Allen, Tucson, AZ
Kathy & Gene Bondonese
July 18, 2006
Our condolences to all our cousins and grandchildren of Uncle Walter.
He was a great person and a gentle man as we knew him.
We miss him, but are grateful he is back with our loving Aunt Mickey.
Love and prayers to all of you,
Kathy and Gene
Meta Owens
July 18, 2006
Grandpa, I'm blessed that Mia and I were able to spend time with you - we took care of each other during our time together. We love and we miss you. -Meta
Jim Burns
July 18, 2006
Mr. Owens,
I will truly miss our Sunday afternoons in front of the TV watching football - just you and I - those times when Meta was in the kitchen or playing with Mia. Although you always pretended that you weren't interested, your well-timed witty commentary always made me laugh, and will always be remembered.
Sandra Provence
July 18, 2006
Dad so sorry to now that you are gone! But at rest now with mom...you where and still will be in my daily thoughts of loved one's gone but never forgotten....In My Heart Always!........Sandie
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