Walter Stone

Walter Price Stone, age 94, of St. Louis, MI passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Home, St. Louis, MI. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Walter was born in Owosso, Michigan on September 4, 1920, the son of Walter G. Stone and Narcissa (Price) Stone. He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1938. Walter married Freda Smith on December 20, 1941; she passed away on October 10, 1998. On April 10, 1999 Walter married Marie (Wright) Schaeffer; she preceded him in death on June 11, 2011.

Walter worked as a parts manager and accountant at Fredrickson Motor Sales in Alma and Miller Auto in St. Louis for many years. Walter enjoyed traveling, camping, vintage planes and cars. He loved spending time with his family. He served his country as a Tail Gunner in a B-24 in the United States Air Force during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 244, Alma, MI and also a member of the St. Louis Church of Christ.

He is survived by his children; Carmen and Fred Patterson, Nick and Alida Stone, Todd and Jan Stone, Darcie and Maynard Travis, Ron and Dawn Clark, Barbara Conway, Cheryl and Dale Baumgras, Rick and Paula Clark, 26 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, and brother Billy Stone.

Memorials may be made to St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, Michigan.

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