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Walter Watkins
GLENNS FERRY — Walter Watkins, 75, of Burns, Ore., and formerly of Glenns Ferry, died July 2, 1990, of a sudden illness.
Hew was born Oct. 5, 1914, in Glenns Ferry, the son of James and Minnie Watkins. He was raised and educated in Glenns Ferry. He joined the Army in 1941 and serviced in the Asiatic Pacific, South Pacific and Philippine Islands. He receive the Purple Heart, the American Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. After the war he moved to Oregon and worked as ranch hand in south Harney County. He had lived in Burns since 1978.
Surviving are one brother, W. E. (Elmer) Watkins of Elko, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and seven brothers.
At his request, no service was held. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of LaFollette Chapel in Burns.
The Times News (Twin Falls, Idaho) Aug 1 1990 - Page 10
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Walter Watkins
GLENNS FERRY — Walter Watkins, 75, of Burns, Ore., and formerly of Glenns Ferry, died July 2, 1990, of a sudden illness.
Hew was born Oct. 5, 1914, in Glenns Ferry, the son of James and Minnie Watkins. He was raised and educated in Glenns Ferry. He joined the Army in 1941 and serviced in the Asiatic Pacific, South Pacific and Philippine Islands. He receive the Purple Heart, the American Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. After the war he moved to Oregon and worked as ranch hand in south Harney County. He had lived in Burns since 1978.
Surviving are one brother, W. E. (Elmer) Watkins of Elko, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and seven brothers.
At his request, no service was held. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of LaFollette Chapel in Burns.
The Times News (Twin Falls, Idaho) Aug 1 1990 - Page 10
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