Walter Herbert Billings

Walter (Wally) Herbert Billings passed away on November 14, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1929 and lived a very full life as a husband, dad, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great, great grandfather and friend. He was an Army veteran and school teacher.

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.