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JOHN EMORY WALTER
John Emory Walter, age 81, quietly passed away at his home in Vienna, VA on Sunday, February 27, 2011. A Pennsylvania native, John was born on January 24, 1930 in Harrisburg and was a long time resident of Vienna, VA. He spent his undergraduate days studying English and history at Dickinson College and received a Masters in Library Science from Case Western Reserve University. John served in the U.S. Army, and after retiring from a full career at the CIA in 1991, began his second career as a home remodeler. John was an avid Redskins fan, a devoted husband and father and was renowned for being generous with his time and resources to help his friends. John was married to the late Barbara Ward Walter and is survived by his wife Mary M. (Tillie) Walter. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Anne Baner and Richard Thomas Walter; his sons, James (Paula), Thomas (MaureenBurke) and Robert (Arlene); his grandchildren, the late Karen Campbell, Jonathan Walter, James Walter, Christopher Walter, Burke Ariel Walter and his great- grandson, Nicholas Campbell. A memorial service will be held at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181 at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2011. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Yvonne Bushong
March 26, 2011
Sorry for our lost, John was kind and helpful to most everyone he encountered. I had the opportunity to work for John in Leasing his New Investment property on Swanee Lane for a three year lease at the time was fantastic lease. My deepest sympathy and prayers to John's family and all his close and dearest friends. John will be missed and is.
March 8, 2011
Mr Walter was always there for us as the kids all grew up together.He would always know what to do and how to do it.My father Thomad Atkins and I his son,Ken pulled the motor out of old car on the side of his garage,with his help.He always had the tool and was always building something.My heart go out to the family and to the boys.My Father and Mon are gone now,but they would have been sad to hear the passing of John.From Ken Atkins 2904 Swanee Lane .
Yvonne Graetzer Erickson
March 5, 2011
I will never forget Mr. Walter and the Walters family. I spent many a day attempting to be a tomboy playing with Jimmy, Tommy and Bobby so long ago. Mr. Walter was always kind and served as the go-to guy on Swanee Lane. I know my parents looked to him for advice often and sometimes after a phone call he would show up at the front door to help, wrench in hand. I know the family is mourning the loss of this lovely gentleman, and I hope you will find solace in the many happy memories you must have. I wish you the best as you heal from your loss and I will be thinking of you tomorrow as you bid your Dad farewell.
Jeffrey Feaster
March 4, 2011
John was one of the kindest, most interesting and hardest working people I have had the pleasure to know. He will be greatly missed.
March 4, 2011
To the Walter Family,
I am sorry for your loss. You must be going through such a critical time. Keep im mind what Revelation 21:4 quotes, "death will be no more." Please accept my deepest sympathies.
March 3, 2011
John will be missed by so many so much. He was a wonderful friend with a wonderful family. Don and Barbara Norton
Dottie Lanahan
March 3, 2011
He was a good man with boundless energy. I worked for him when he was my group chief and, on occasion, substituted for his secretary when she was on leave. He always treated me with kindness and respect.
Note: Once while substituting for about a week, I had trouble remembering to switch from my own 'division' telephone office greeting to the 'group' greeting. During that week, my husband told me I should be getting overtime for the temporary assignment. "Why?", I asked. "Because you kept me up all night answering the phone "Office of the Chief, ISG"."
The next day when I told John that story, he roared with laughter.
March 3, 2011
Clare Rice
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