December 24, 1924 to February 22, 2015
A memorial service for long time Gresham resident, Janice E. Walters will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Gresham United Methodist Church, 620 NW 8 St. Gresham, OR 97030. Arrangements entrusted to Gresham Memorial Chapel.
Janice passed away February 22, 2015 in Gresham at the age of 90.
Janice E. Walters was born on December 24, 1924 in Hanna, Indiana, the daughter of Rev. William and Velma (Randall) Ecklor. As a child of two, the family was transferred to Cedar Rapids, Michigan were her father continued as a Methodist minister.
Janice received her education in Cedar Rapids and graduated from High School. She then went on to attend Iowa State University majoring in Home Economics. While in college she met Allan Walters and on September 7, 1944 they were married in Duluth, Minnesota. Following their marriage, they came to the northwest and settled in Gresham in 1948 living here since. During their marriage, Janice cared for their home and family and worked part time at various jobs.
Janice joined Gresham United Methodist Church in 1948, since then she has served on many church committees. She taught Sunday school, was President of the United Methodist Women’s group 3 times, twice the president of the Eastmont Christian Women’s United group. She also sang in the choir for 52 years as well as the Trioleers for 32 years.
For hobbies Janice enjoyed collecting cups that said something funny, hummingbirds and crosses from other countries.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Allan in 2009, brother; Paul and her granddaughter Kristie Walters.
She is survived by her sons, Roger and Bob Walters, daughters, Patricia Mock and Pamela Zacher, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
The family suggest contributions be made to the Gresham United Methodist Church to help purchase handicap buttons for the restr
December 24, 1924 to February 22, 2015
A memorial service for long time Gresham resident, Janice E. Walters will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Gresham United Methodist Church, 620 NW 8 St. Gresham, OR 97030. Arrangements entrusted to Gresham Memorial Chapel.
Janice passed away February 22, 2015 in Gresham at the age of 90.
Janice E. Walters was born on December 24, 1924 in Hanna, Indiana, the daughter of Rev. William and Velma (Randall) Ecklor. As a child of two, the family was transferred to Cedar Rapids, Michigan were her father continued as a Methodist minister.
Janice received her education in Cedar Rapids and graduated from High School. She then went on to attend Iowa State University majoring in Home Economics. While in college she met Allan Walters and on September 7, 1944 they were married in Duluth, Minnesota. Following their marriage, they came to the northwest and settled in Gresham in 1948 living here since. During their marriage, Janice cared for their home and family and worked part time at various jobs.
Janice joined Gresham United Methodist Church in 1948, since then she has served on many church committees. She taught Sunday school, was President of the United Methodist Women’s group 3 times, twice the president of the Eastmont Christian Women’s United group. She also sang in the choir for 52 years as well as the Trioleers for 32 years.
For hobbies Janice enjoyed collecting cups that said something funny, hummingbirds and crosses from other countries.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Allan in 2009, brother; Paul and her granddaughter Kristie Walters.
She is survived by her sons, Roger and Bob Walters, daughters, Patricia Mock and Pamela Zacher, nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
The family suggest contributions be made to the Gresham United Methodist Church to help purchase handicap buttons for the restr
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