Walter Herbert Watts of Penticton, BC, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 at the age of 84.
He is predeceased by his loving wife, Delila, and daughters Teresa and Sandy.
He is survived by:
Daughter Loralie Hempel and husband Jan
Grandchild Nathan Jones
Great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Janessa Jones
Son Robert Dore and wife Pam
Grandchildren Michael Dore and wife Joelle, and Christopher Dore and partner Rachel
Great-grandchildren Mora and Cecilia Dore
Daughter Cindy Shaulis and husband John
Grandchild Doni Watts and wife Angie, and Abel Bazan and wife Kristen
Great-grandchildren Trinity and Satine Watts
Daughter Rosemary Fischer and husband Hans
Grandchild Kara Reid and husband Jason
Great-grandchild Logan Reid
Son Kevin Dore and wife Joan
Grandchildren Jeremy Briscoe, and Josh Briscoe and wife Terry
Great-grandchildren Logan, Emma, Hunter, Anyssa, and Keslyn Briscoe
Daughter Jacki Watts
Walter was born in Penticton October 21, 1936, grew up on a farm, was in the Canadian Air Force, worked for BCFP in Mackenzie, then worked for the City of Penticton until retirement.
He was a beloved member of the Penticton Seventh-Day Adventist Church where people knew him as the greeter who made them feel welcome and loved, especially by the young people!
People knew him for his smiling eyes and his readiness to tease or pester anyone who could take it.
We miss you, Dad!
We miss you, Grandpa!
We miss you, Popeye!
We miss you, Walter!
We miss you, Mr. Watts!