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In memory of
Walter Bruce Willette
October 16, 1934 - July 22, 2022
Oct 16, 1934 - Jul 22, 2022
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The world has lost another Depression Baby. Walter Bruce Willette left this world for the next on 22 July 2022. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on 16 October 1934 to Francis Arthur and Margaret Mary ( Rasor) Willette. He was the second of five boys.
He was married to Burdine Marie Chamberlain, who proceeded him into the next world in 1976. They had three daughters, Denice Mary Willette of Gresham, Oregon and Deborah Jarrell …
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My recollections;
Walt was always the one who was taking care of us three, much younger, 'rug rats'. I can't recall h…
My recollections;
Walt was always the one who was taking care of us three, much younger, 'rug rats'…
My recollections;
Walt was always the one who was taking care of…
He had an old soul. Loving person. Stood by his beliefs and never gave in
He had an old soul. Loving person. Stood by his beliefs and never gave in
He had an old soul. Loving person. Stood by his beliefs and ne…
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What was Walter's favorite color?
blue green
blue green
blue green
What causes did Walter care about most?
History not being forgotten. And Animals.
History not being forgotten. And Animals.
History not being forgotten. And Animals.
What were Walter's favorite vacation spots?
camping and hiking
camping and hiking
camping and hiking
What were Walter's favorite tv shows?
Smithsonian and science channels
Smithsonian and science channels
Smithsonian and science channels
Timeline
Born
October 16th, 1934
Joined the US Marine Corp
June 6th, 1952
Chicago, IL
Had a child, Deborah Jarrell
March 8th, 1964
New Orleans, LA
Survived by
Denice Willette
Daughter
Deborah Jarrell
Daughter
Richard Willette
Brother
Kris Willette-Khan
Niece
Jason Willette
Nephew
Jesse Willette
Nephew
John Willette
Brother
Cheyanne J
Granddaughter
Cierra J
Granddaughter
Desorae J
Granddaughter
Mia J
Great Grand Daughter
Danielle Meridith Willette-
Daughter
Predeceased by
Burdine Willette
Wife, 1941-1977
Danielle Willette
Son, 1971-1971
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Other key details
Cause of death
Heart disease
Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
Willamette National Cemetery
11800 Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard, Portland, OR 97086
Funeral services provided by
Care Cremation
Hospice care provided by
Housecall Providers Hospice
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