Walter Sayre

Walter Sayre was born in Cortez, Colo. on April 23, 1937. He graduated from high school in Durango, Colo. and joined the Navy immediately after, spending two years in Italy with NATO on attaché duty.

Walter worked for Frontier Airlines for more than 20 years and transferred to the Flathead valley in 1979.

He had a lifelong love affair with books, collected a large library, and loved to read and had a special interest in history.

After developing rheumatoid arthritis, he volunteered his time with local nonprofit organizations and fell in love with the Stumptown Historical Society. He served as president of the historical society for a number of years and truly enjoyed visiting with people who came in to visit the museum.

Walter researched information for the Looking Back column is the Whitefish Pilot and for a book entitled”‘Looking Back” for the historical society.

The last few years Walter has been attending a monthly group at the Whitefish Community Center who share their personal experiences much to the entertainment of all.

Walter was proud to be chosen as the Senior King for the Whitefish Winter Carnival in 2011.

Walter had a unique sense of humor which will be missed. He loved people, telling stories and listening to the stories of others.

Walter is survived by his wife, Anna; his son, Roger of Kalispell; his brother-in-law, Lynn Dean of Whitefish; his sister-in-law, Doris and brother-in-law, Marvin Guymon of Durango, Colo.; and his nephew Marvin Guymon Jr. of Denver.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Murriel Sayre and his father, Bruce Sayre.

A memorial service date will be announced at a later time. Donations may be made to the local food banks.