Tribute

Walter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at age 86. He was predeceased by his wife Cornelia Maria Temple (née Degroot), his mother Erna and his sister Katiea Millarch of Eberswalde, Germany.

Walter and Corrie are survived by their eight children Walter (Sandra), Barbara (Rick) Morgan, Thomas (Claude), Catherine, David (Cindy), Monica (Ed) Judd, Rosemary and Patricia (Doug) Greenwood. Also survived by grandchildren Ryan, Carrie, Kelley (Blair), Joshua, Theo, Catherine, Camille, Tori-Lynn, Shannon, Joshua, Thomas, Adam, Sarah (Dan) and Ryan as well as great-grandchildren Kaysee and Devyn. They will all miss him greatly.

We will miss his whimsical character, generous nature, commitment to family and friends, loving kindness, humour and most of all his presence.

The family wishes to express their thanks and appreciation to all the hospital staff who gave him great care and assisted the family in their grief: Dr. May, Dr. McBride and Dr. Hoffert. Thank you to all the nurses who attended in his short stay in Powell River General Hospital. Thank you Father Dass for assisting Walter and the family spiritually.

Dad, you are our best friend, our mentor, the father we love and adore. We thank you for your dedication and selflessness. Your devotion to God will carry us forever and you will never be forgotten. We take solace knowing that you are now “keeping the Mom company.”