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In Memory of
Walter Gage "Walt"
Gilliam
Gilliam
1926 - 2013
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Obituary for Walter Gage "Walt" Gilliam
Del Norte resident Walter Gage “Walt” Gilliam, 87, died May 17, 2013 at the Colorado State Veterans Center at Homelake surrounded by his family.
Walt was born in Dallas, Texas on January 2, 1926 to Martin and Thelma Gilliam. He married his wife of 42 years, Kathleen G. Hawk in Denver, Colorado.
Walt served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Walt worked as an Airline Pilot for more than 28 years and until his retirement for Central, Frontier and Continental Airlines. Following his retirement Walt worked on outboard motors for boats. He was known to have a good sense of humor and loved a good laugh.
In his early years Walt was a member of the Del Norte Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Gilliam of the family home in Del Norte; his children David Gilliam of Arizona, Shanna (Larry) Roberts of Monte Vista and Kelly Gilliam of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his grandchildren J.D., Michelle and Andy Gilliam, Cameron, Tyler, Kaitlynn, Bailey, Matthew and Jordan Roberts.
His parents, his son Mark and his daughter Laurie preceded him in death.
Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. May 21, 2013 at the Feed Store Church in Monte Vista. Contributions are suggested in his memory to the Del Norte Public Library, 790 Grande Avenue, Del Norte, Colorado 81132.
Walt was born in Dallas, Texas on January 2, 1926 to Martin and Thelma Gilliam. He married his wife of 42 years, Kathleen G. Hawk in Denver, Colorado.
Walt served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Walt worked as an Airline Pilot for more than 28 years and until his retirement for Central, Frontier and Continental Airlines. Following his retirement Walt worked on outboard motors for boats. He was known to have a good sense of humor and loved a good laugh.
In his early years Walt was a member of the Del Norte Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Kathy Gilliam of the family home in Del Norte; his children David Gilliam of Arizona, Shanna (Larry) Roberts of Monte Vista and Kelly Gilliam of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his grandchildren J.D., Michelle and Andy Gilliam, Cameron, Tyler, Kaitlynn, Bailey, Matthew and Jordan Roberts.
His parents, his son Mark and his daughter Laurie preceded him in death.
Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. May 21, 2013 at the Feed Store Church in Monte Vista. Contributions are suggested in his memory to the Del Norte Public Library, 790 Grande Avenue, Del Norte, Colorado 81132.
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