Elinor "Buzz" Walters

September 28th, 1927 - August 1st, 2009

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Elinor Walters was born September 28, 1927, in Manchester, Iowa to G. L. and Ruth (Barker) Adams. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1945 and the University of Northern Iowa in 1949. She received her Master's degree from Drake University. Mrs. Walters was a teacher of English and speech in Guthrie Center, Central City and Story City, and later worked for several years as a guidance counselor in the Winterset Schools, retiring in 1994. She is survived by three sons; Mark L. Walters of Sunland, CA, Steven A. Walters of Adel, IA, and Brian J. Walters of Aurora, IL and two grandchildren, Sam and Maggie Walters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother and a sister. On June 17, 1951, she was married to Robert A. Walters of Guthrie Center. The couple moved to Winterset in 1959 where Mr. Walters was co-owner of Thompson-Walters Shoes (later Village Bootery). Mrs. Walters was a member and an Elder of the First United Presbyterian Church of Winterset, a member of Chapter AG P.E.O., and Progressive Study Club. She was active in many civic and educational causes in Winterset through the years, and was a very active member of the Apple Tree Players.

Visitation: 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, where the family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., August 3, 2009 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare, Winterset.

Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at The First United Presbyterian Church, Winterset.

Memorial: Memorial contributions may be directed to her church or the Winterset Community Educational Foundation.

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	Name	Elinor "Buzz" Walters
	Date of Birth	September 28th, 1927
	Date of Death	August 1st, 2009

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	Funeral Home	Ochiltree Funeral Service
	Address	1823 North John Wayne Drive Winterset IA 50273 United States

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Cathie Scholten Howe published a tribute .

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a great lady, always welcoming and supportive. My thoughts and prayers are with you.


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Gary Dwyer published a tribute .

Sorry to hear about Buzz. She was a super person and a great supporter of the schools and community. Buzz was the one you wanted on your committee if you were involved in a project - she was a producer!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.


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Chris And Shelley Bass published a tribute .

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Chris, Shelley, Kyle and Kaitlin Bass


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"maribeth, Dennis, Daphane And Buphie Trevillyan" published a tribute .

We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We enjoyed our time of knowing her as we were growing up. Each of you is in our thoughts and prayers and be comforted in knowing she is in a wonderful place.


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Rhonda Wagoner published a tribute .

Your family & ours were intermixed on many occasions when you boys were young. Marcia & I not only baby sat for you ,but camped together in our much younger years. Our parents were great friends and enjoyed many happy times together. It meant so much for me to hear Buzz tell Maggie that Mom was her best friend. I know they are enjoying some great quality time reminiscing about the old days right now. Bob was an awesome & integral part of the family & community as well. I was nice to see all 3 of you boys again. I pray that you'll all do well during the healing time. Sincerely, Rhonda Wagoner


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Susan Berch published a tribute .

I just found out about your mom in the Madisonian. Please accept my condolences on your loss.


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Leland D. Smith published a tribute .

I graduated with Eleanor--My heart goes out to you--lost my wife JUNE 6, O9 to Ovarian cancer. DEATH BRINGS HEARTACHE THAT NO ONE CAN HEAL--LOVE BRINGS MEMORIES THAT NO ONE CAN STEAL Leland Smith


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