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Walter Billings Obituary
Walter has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Boston University, a Master's in education from Harvard University and spoke fluent Spanish. He taught chemistry and Spanish at Crawford High School for 28 years.
Walter loved learning and exploring new things. He took scuba diving lessons with Jacques Cousteau while in Massachusetts. He had a private pilot license, and played 5 different instruments all self taught. He had many bands including the Wally B band and enjoyed entertaining family and friends during the holidays.
Walter was also an avid motor cycle rider and rode dirt bikes all over Baja California, Arizona, southern California, and street bikes for long road trips with his wife Eileen.
Walter was preceded in death by his wife Eileen of 55 years and survived by his brother Henry, daughters, Pamela and Susan, grandchildren, Bill Jr, Angela and Brian, 4 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.
Walter's quick wit always kept everyone on their toes, and often caused much laughter. He will be truly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Billings
Steve Odland
November 14, 2023
Mr. Billing was one of my most favorite teachers. He was a very influential teacher and motivated myself and others greatly. Rest in peace.
Pamela Walcutt
November 28, 2022
It is so nice to hear all the warm comments from my Dad's former students and the impact he had on their lives. We were very fortunate to have him close to us and to help care for him for the past 13 years. He never lost his quick wit even with all his medical issues, but he knew when the battle was over. He became quite a fan of Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and crossword puzzles and I am sure he is actively searching for Alex Trebek.
Stan Faulwetter
November 26, 2022
Mr Billings was probably the best, smartest, funniest and most well rounded teacher I ever had. I had Mr. Billings for 11th grade chemistry in 1971. Now 50+ years later, I still remember and apply Mr Billings knowledge, and smile at Mr Billings hilarious tales. Thank you Mr Billings, thank you....
Stan Faulwetter CHS 1972
Vernon Bowman class 60
November 25, 2022
For me the space race started in Mr. Billings tenth grade science class 1957. He told us about the Soviet Union launching satellite sputnik. I had no clue what he was talking about. His information was big news.
Michael Byrne
November 25, 2022
One of the best teachers and one of the hardest classes I can remember having at any level. 11th grade Advanced Chemistry in the 62-63 school year. Walt Billings had a great sense of humor and irreverence. When Peter Falk starred as Lt. Columbo a few years later I thought they looked like twins. I've been in the Boston area aImost 40 years now and had not been aware he was from Boston and studied at BU and Harvard .... but it makes sense.
Terilyn Hunter Burg
November 25, 2022
Fond memories of chemistry and Mr Billings who made it not only a challenge but also a fun experience.
Mike Kennedy
November 25, 2022
All my teachers were hero's, which I realized as I got older. Without the great education I received life would have been a constant struggle. But due to the knowledge and care the teachers gave their students, I am having a productive and wonderful life filled with God, Family and Friends. Thank you Mr. Billings. Mike Kennedy
Edward Pease
November 25, 2022
He made Chemistry enjoyable and is the reason I got a Chemistry degree.
Crawford '64
Joe Dyke
November 25, 2022
He was my Science teacher 62-63, and, yes, we all enjoyed his humor, but he was a prankster as well. One morning, before school, he opened a bottle of Butyric Acid (he called it "Baby Barf") in the room, then watched as each class entered the room gagging and retching. Enjoyed talking about music when he discovered I was in the band.
Suzanne Smith
November 25, 2022
Of all my high school teachers, he was my favorite. WOW, what an interesting man! Such a fabulous obituary. Have fun over there, Mr. Billings. Love.
Steve Odland
November 25, 2022
I'm sad to hear this. Mr. Billings you were a great teacher to me and many others. I still remember the stories you told us in between learning chemistry! You're a good man! My Condolences to your family!
Uma Dharmarajan
November 23, 2022
I had Mr. Billings for chemistry in the 11th grade at Crawford in 1970/71. As soon as I saw this obit, I remembered him, which meant that I enjoyed his class. What a wonderful and adventurous life he led!
Angela Kimbrough
November 21, 2022
Thank you so much for the touching and kind words from his former students, it truly means so much to us it brought a much needed smile to our faces during this difficult time.
John Fry
November 21, 2022
I had Mr. Billings for Chemistry during the 1961-1962 school year. I may have squeezed out a B. At San Diego State we used the same textbook and I got an A. Kudos to Mr. Billings.
Mike Vergara
November 20, 2022
I also had Mr. Billings for 11th Grade Chemistry. Always enjoyed his class.
Jeanette Huntley
November 20, 2022
Mr. Billings was my chemistry teacher at Crawford High School. He was one of my favorite teachers - his quick wit and sense of humor made the subject fun and created a love of the subject in me. I will always remember him. My condolences to his family, and may he rest in peace.
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