This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Walter, Leptick, Taylor, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5385/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard Lincoln City, OR April 21, 2010 'Jim' Walter William "Jim" James Walter Jr. died April 4, 2010, of cancer at his home in Rose Lodge. He was 54. Jim was born on Feb. 10, 1956, in Seattle. He was raised in Seattle and graduated from Lincoln High in 1975. Jim did a Boeing machinist apprenticeship program and then worked as an automobile mechanic, a Boeing machinist, a car salesman and was a well-respected painter. Jim enjoyed riding quads and loved to walk his dog and cats. He was an animal lover and rescuer, volunteered his time at the Lincoln County Jail and was a very loyal friend and kind person. His greatest loves were his family, the woods, his pets and a great laugh. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Walter of Rose Lodge; daughter Nicole Walter of Seattle; son Matthew Leptick of Indiana; mother Donna Walter of Seattle; sisters Cindy Walter of Marysville, Wash., and Kathleen Taylor of Temecula, Calif.; brothers David Walter of Edmonds, Wash., Michael Walter of Depoe Bay and Steven Walter of Lincoln City; sister Jennifer Walter of Albany; and four grandchildren. His father died earlier. There will be a memorial Mass at noon Saturday, April 24, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church, 1139 N.W. Highway 101, Lincoln City. Online condolences may be sent at www.alternative burialandcremationoforegon.com. Arrangements by Alternative Burial and Cremation of Oregon. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.