This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walls, Williams, Peterson, Walker, Richardson, Jensen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/3140 Message Board Post: Dr. Billy D. Walls, 81, Mondamin, died Aug. 15 at Methodist Hospital, Omaha. Billy was born Oct. 15, 1924 in Missouri Valley to Frank and Iva (Williams) Walls. He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1942 and entered the United States Air Force in October of that year. Billy received his pilot's wings in March of 1944. He was an advanced trainer instructor at Williams Field, Chandler, Ariz. While there, he met Cleora Peterson and they were married, Dec. 24, 1944 at Thatcher, Ariz. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2004. Billy became a B-17 and B-29 airplane commander. He was discharged from the service in 1946. After serving his country, Billy attended Arizona State University for pre-med and graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy, Kirksville, Mo., in June of 1951. He practiced medicine in Mondamin for 38 years, retiring from practice in 1990. After retirement, Billy became a physician with the U.S. Amateur Boxing Association, doing extensive traveling in Europe. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, tennis, and was a baseball coach for Little League. He and Cleo have spent the winter months in Arizona since 1990. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Iva; and sister, Iola Walker. Survivors include: his loving wife, Cleora; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert D. and Debi Walls, San Clemente, Calif., Dr. Gary and Chris Walls, Fallbrook, Calif., and Dr. Jeffrey and Lisa Walls, Omaha; grandchildren, Nicole and her husband, Tim Dove, Jaclyn, Alex, Elizabeth, Brandon and Michael Walls; sisters, Trulis Richardson, Milwaukie, Ore., and Bonnie Jensen, Missouri ! Valley; and brother, James Walls, Smyrna, Tenn. Funeral Services were held Aug. 19 at the First United Methodist Church, Missouri Valley, pastor Bob Dagit and Evangelist John Lizer, officiants. Organist was Genelle Riseland, vocalist was Brenda Marshall. Honorary Casket Bearers were: Bud Busing, George Walls, Ronnie Birdsall, Larry Jensen, Chuck Adair, Gary Smith, Arlyn Anderson, and Joe Walls. Casket Bearers were: Robert Walls, Dr. Jeffrey Walls, Randy Jensen, Alex Walls, Dr. Gary Walls, and Matt Earlywine. Interment was in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Missouri valley. Military honors were conducted by Julius F. Muller Post No. 337, American Legion, Missouri valley. Hennessey-Aman Funeral Home, Missouri Valley, was in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorials to the United Methodist Church, Missouri Valley; or the Mondamin Fire & Rescue department. Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2006