Walter passed away on August 7, 2013 at Royal Inland Hospital.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Ruth. Walter was a proud father of Geoff (Monica) of Denver, Colorado and Michael (Angelene) of Kamloops, B.C. and Papa to Preslie, Jaxen and Joey. He will also be missed by his brother Andy (Alice) of Three Hills, Alberta and sister Lily of Scarborough, Ontario, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Walter was born March 7, 1942 in Montreal, Quebec to Andy and Nettie Majak. He graduated from Lachine High School, McGill University (Bsc), Dalhousie University (Msc) and The University of British Columbia (PhD).

Walter spent his entire career as a Research Scientist with Agriculture Canada in Kamloops. During that time he published numerous scientific papers and was awarded the Queens Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 in recognition of his work.

There will be no service by request.

Donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in Walters memory would be greatly appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
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