Obituary of Beatrice Walter

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener in the early morning of October 22, 2013, at the age of 94 years. Beatrice will be missed by her beloved husband of 72 years Frank Walter, of Elmira. Beatrice was the loving mother of Ken and Sharon Walter of Kitchener, Anne and Bill Hanley of Elmira, Marion and Ron Kocher of Linwood, Marg Walter of Elmira, Betty and George Pfanner of Elmira, Karen and Gary Hill of Sudbury, Donna and Maynard Martin of Elmira and David Walter of Elmira. “Grandma” will be missed and remembered by 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Beatrice will also be missed by brothers and sisters-in-law Edna Zinger, Helen and Walter Palach, and Gerty and Jim Scherrer. Beatrice was predeceased by her brothers, Michael Kittel and John (Eileen) Kittel, a sister Mary, in infancy, and brothers-in-law Leonard Zinger and Willard Walter. Beatrice was born on the family farm at Macton on September 22, 1919 to Elizabeth (Weidner) and William Kittel. The Kittel family farm where Beatrice was raised, was right next to the Walter family farm. It was along the line fence, by a patch of ice that was good for skating, where Beatrice met Frank. They were married at St. Joseph’s Church, Macton on June 21, 1941 and were blessed with 72 years together. Beatrice thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Playing cards was a great pastime for her. She enjoyed a weekly game of concentration with her son, David, who did not let her win often. Before an injury slowed her down, she was an avid bowler and liked to get out with her daughters to play Bingo. Beatrice was a faithful member of St. Teresa of Avila RC Church in Elmira and was a dedicated member of the CWL for over 60 years. Friends and family are invited to share their memories of Beatrice during visitation at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday October 24, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where parish prayers will be offered at 8:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, Elmira at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013; interment to follow in Union Cemetery, Elmira. Beatrice and Frank have been long-time supporters of the Elmira District Association for Community Living. Donations may be made to the Association in her memory. Service Summary Visitation at the funeral home, Thursday October 24, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where parish prayers will be offered at 8:45 p.m. ~ Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, Elmira 11 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2013; interment to follow in Union Cemetery, Elmira. Donations may be made to the Association in her memory.