In Memory Of

Walter Allen Gathercole

Nov 13, 1932 - Apr 4, 2025

Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Allen Gathercole on April 4, 2025, at the Red Deer Hospice.

Walter was born in Condor, Alberta on November 13, 1932. In 1955, Walter married the love of his life Bette-Lou Halstein whom he spent his life with. Together they had two children, Susan and Rod.

Walter took three years of mechanics and enjoyed this for a while. Later, he began custodial work for H.J Cody Highschool. He retired from H.J Cody after 30 years of hard work.

On February 11, 2025, Walter was admitted into the Red Deer Hospital and spent five and a half weeks there. Then, on April 4th, he took his last breath at the Red Deer Hospice surrounded by the love of his family.

Walter will be lovingly remembered by his wife Bette Lou; his children Susan (Rick) Reynolds of Langley, British Columbia and Rod (Arlene) Gathercole of Sylvan Lake, Alberta; three grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Walter will be buried in a family plot in Kuusamo Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences

Wendy Morris:

Dear Bette, Susan and Rod and all your families. I am so sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. I have great memories of camping, fishing, cards and lots of laughter and stories with Walt and Bette and my parents. Always stopped to visit and always left with a chuckle after a visit. I’m so sorry.

Brenda (Lund) Scott:

Dear Bette, Susan, Rod, and family- sending you all love and prayers. As a child I knew Walter as Wally; at school Mr. Gathercole. Bette and Wally were adopted members of our Lund family, and I always looked forward to seeing them at our family gatherings. Walter was a consistently cheerful, friendly, kind, hardworking man with an easy laugh. I will always remember him with a smile.

Bev Barker Gunderson:

Such a kind and happy guy. He always had a smile on his face. Deepest condolences from the Barker family

laurie chilibeck:

Didn't take long for two best friends to meet up again. Your in our thoughts and prayers Betty and family

Donald and Jean Burdick:

We are just reading of Walter's passing now!! So sorry Betty for you loss. We have many memories of Walter.Love and prayers.

Dawn Lund:

"Uncle Wally" be at peace, hugs to the family xo

Sandy McGhee:

My Deepest condolences Susan, Rod and families on the loss of your Dad.

Dwight Taylor:

Walter was a great guy to work with. Stopping and passing the time of day with him was guaranteed to brighten my mood.

Elaine Barker, Deanna, Travis & Cheryl & families:

Bette, Susan, Rod and families. He will be greatly missed. One Blessing - He's not sick anymore!

Dennis Wilde:

I am sorry to hear the Walter has passed on. My Parents Jack and Della Wilde send their condolences and thoughts for your family.

Delores Anderson :

My sincere condolences Betty and family. Sorry to see this message today. You two have had such a long marriage and life together. You will miss him a lot but hopefully lots of wonderful memories from all these years comfort you now!
Delores

Susan (Hall) Neal:

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Gathercoles passing. I grew up from grades 1 to 12 at HJ Cody. Mr gathercole was always very nice and polite to us kids. He was a good role model and always a pleasure to visit with. Throughout my life whenever I saw him he always remembered me and it was always a joy to have a visit and talk about the old times. He will always be a very fond part of my childhood. My condolences to the family.

Connie Van Heeren:

I enjoyed working with Walter. Such a nice man. Our sincere sympathy

Don & Sheila Periche:

We had many good camping and quadding times with Walt and Betty. He was a true friend and will be missed. RIP Walt

Arlene Armeneau:

Sorry to hear of Walt's passing!

Ethel Wilde:

So sorry for your loss prayers and hugs Betty and family

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