1928 - 2024
On September 26, 2024 Walter Ross Touchings passed away by his
family at the Westlock Care Center at the age of 96. Walter
was predeceased by his parents Harry and Emma Touchings, his
first wife Donna, his grandson Christopher and his daughter Wendy.
He leaves to mourn his wife of 33 years, Arlene, son Wade and
granddaughter Lindsey, son Bruce, son-in-law Jurgen Roth,
step children Randy (Colleen) Lamble, Dianne (Jim) Beck,
Lorna (Phillip) Miller, Roger (Kelly) Lamble, Linda (Brian) Green,
Darcy Lamble (Wayne), his dear friend Murray
and numerous step grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren.
Walter worked in many places over the course of his career as a
welder and machinist - many knew him as a ‘designer and fixer
of any and all things’. However, his skills extended well beyond
welding - from the knowledge to complete antique farm equipment
restoration to the art of creating jewelry and almost everything
in between.
While he loved life on the acreage at Dapp, he and Arlene also
enjoyed traveling locally and abroad.They took many trips to fishing
spots and auction sales often roaming back roads, as well as taking
on longer adventures traveling with their fifth wheel across most of
Canada and many states, wintering in the Okanogan Valley, cruising
to Alaska and an international trip to New Zealand.
We would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for the
compassionate care provided by the staff of both the Smithfield
Lodge andWestlock Health Care Center.
AtWalter’s request, there will be no formal service. In lieu of flowers
donations can be made in Walter’s memory to:
Haying in the 30s Cancer Support Society
Box 35, Mallaig, AB, T0A 2K0
Or online at: hayinginthe30s.com
To show our appreciation for your love and support, the family
would like to extend an invitation to join us for light lunch and get-together
at the Westlock Legion on Saturday, October 12 between 1 and 4 pm.
Condolences may be shared at www.westlockfuneralhome.com.
