Walter Elisha Ware Jr.

Walter E. Ware, resident of Chandler, AZ and Colorado Springs, Co passed away at his home in Chandler on February 4, 2021. He was 87 years old. Walt grew up in Miami, FL and graduated from the United States Naval Academy. After graduation, he took his commission in the United States Air Force where he served as an instructor and research scientist at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado. After his service to the military, he led numerous scientific studies for several defense contractors in Colorado Springs.

Walt married the love of his life, Ann Schindel, in 1955, and they had recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by Ann in late 2020, his mother (Vermelle) and father (Walter Sr), sister (Jerry) and nephew (Bobby). He is survived by 3 children, Lynn (Tim), Steve (Gayle), and Barbie (Jim), five grandchildren (Jim, Jennifer, Kent, Matthew and Stephanie), and 2 great grandchildren (Rachel and Amelia), and a niece (Jackie).

In addition to a successful business career, Walt lived a full life outside the office with his family and friends. He loved camping, boating, water skiing, motorcycle riding, fixing cars, house projects, golfing, and Bridge. He took the family on many memorable vacations to Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge, Disney World, numerous Colorado lakes, Colorado ski areas, and several trips to AK and cruising with Ann. His weekends were always full of fun and excitement for his family. He was always there to help with the numerous homework questions or to fix cars/motorcycles, and to give us his famous, “star lectures” while sitting around the campfire. Those were epic!

In retirement, Walt and Ann led the typical snowbird life and traveled between AZ and CO for many years. They loved visiting their kids and grandkids and enjoyed playing golf and Bridge at Sunbird.

His family was his top priority, and he led a life that made his family proud. He was the ultimate provider, husband and father/grandfather/great-grandfather.

There will be a private, family ceremony and burial in AZ. In lieu flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.