Walter Ellis

Graduating Wayland High School class of 1942, Walter worked for Michigan Bell until his retirement over 35 years later. He volunteered at Ingham Regional Medical Center Greenlawn Campus for over 20 years and volunteered at Unity Spiritual Renaissance Church as well as other churches. He loved to play Cribbage with his family and ballroom dance. He joined the Army; serving during WWII, then joined the Naval Reserves and was called into action during the Korean War. In 1964 he once again joined the Naval Reserves where he served for 20 years. He was a member of NERA and served as their treasurer.

Walter is preceded in death by his first wife Jean (Birdsall); second wife Gloria (Ralyla), and his parents Walter & Lois Ellis. He is survived by his daughters Jeri (Chuck) Palmer, Tracey (Doug) Dalton; grandchildren Richard (Michelle) Kempker, Michael (MaryAnn) Kempker, Erika (Mike) Nahal, Jenny (Cory) Butts; 10 great grandchildren, brothers Bob (Mona) Ellis, Rozwell (Sue) Ellis; sisters Pauline Bouck, Betty Molter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Services will be at 1:30 P.M. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 w. Saginaw, officiated by Rev. Kathryn DeMougin, followed by interment at Deepdale Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday and one-hour prior to the service Thursday. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter?s name to Unity Spiritual Renaissance Church.