Mr. Walter Donald Major's Obituary
Walter “Wally” Donald Major Sr. age 71, passed away on July 21, 2014. Wally was born on April 4, 1943 to Donald and Leslie Major. Wally worked several jobs during the course of his life, everything from a machinist to hanging drywall. He enjoyed staying busy. He married Linda McPherson in 2002. Wally enjoyed going to Nino’s for coffee with his friends, two-tracking, woodworking and taking trips “up north”. He was a funny, witty, caring, passionate family man who will be deeply missed. He is SURVIVED by his wife, Linda; 4 sons, Brooke (Sandy), Walter Jr. (Cassie), Brent, and Robert (Shawnda) Major; 2 step children, Shawn (Tasha) Wilterdink, and Angela (Greg) Messerschmidt; 17 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren and 2 on the way; mother, Leslie Major; brother Mick Major; sisters, Judy (Robert) Norris, and Donna (Jr.) Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald; and brother, Butch. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Thursday July 24, 2014 at 3pm at The Sytsema Chapel 737 Apple Ave 231-726-5210. VISITATION will be held one hour prior to the start of the service. Memorial contributions can be made to his family.
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