Walter "Wally" Millar Hunter
November 30, 2013
Nov 10, 1931 – Nov 30, 2013
It is with much sadness we announce the sudden passing of Walter after a brief illness. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 25 years, Audrey. Also in mourning are his children; Lindsay (Ron), David, Graham (Synthia), Elizabeth (Fraser), Diane (Bill), Carole (Calvin), Kevin and eight grandchildren. Wally is survived by one brother, Tommy (Pam), of Royston, England. Wally was born and grew up in Airdrie, Scotland. He spent many years working in the Calgary “oilpatch”, was a member of the Calgary Burns Club singers, an avid golfer and curler. He was known and loved by many who admired his zest for life and pride in his family. Wally was predeceased by his first wife, Myra in 1986. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 288, 508 3rd Ave. SE, Airdrie on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wally’s name to: The Poppy Fund, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 288, 508 3rd Ave. SE, Airdrie, T4B 2C2.
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Messages of Condolence
It was a very sad day for Shelley & I to see that Wally passed away in the Airdrie Echo. Wally was a wonderful man. He had such a wonderful laugh. Always happy and treated us as a true friend. Any time we were at Woodside Golf Course he always made sure to make us feel welcome. You were a true friend Wally to which we are so thankful you were in our lives. All the best to Audrey & family ~ Keith & Shelley Winter
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Wally. His sudden death was such a shock. Wally was a great companion for Ben in the Loughheed Hospital. He helped Ben in his time of need. Veel Sterkte Audrey. ~ Ben & Doreen Masran
My heartfelt condolensces on Wally's passing. When I think of Woodside he is one of the first names I think of. He was the kind of person that you looked forward to running into when you were there. He was a wonderful person and I am better for having known him. ~ BJ McElligott
Please accept my condolences on the sad news of Wally passing. I had the honor of playing a round or two with him. I will think of him everytime I pick up broken tees. Dan ~ Dan Nixon