Anthony 'Tony' Walter entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2021.  He was born in Wenatchee, WA to Fred and Marguerite (Hagood) Walter in 1939.  Tony lived in Cashmere and Okanogan and graduated from Okanogan High School.  Tony attended Washington State College (WSU) and Wenatchee Valley College.

Tony married Sharon Rogers (Walter).  In 1964 they had a son, Mark, and moved to Loomis in 1967.  In 1970, Tony and Sharon adopted another son, Joe.

Tony worked for H.R. Spinner Co. (now Wilber Ellis) until 1976 when he left to become a full-time orchardist.  Throughout his life, Tony believed in giving back to his community and his industry.  He was very active in the JayCees.  He belonged to the Washington State Apple Commission, the Chief Tonasket Growers Board and the Board of Directors for the Growers Clearing House.  Tony was also active as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for Okanagan and the Loomis Volunteer Fire Departments.  Tony was a family man and loved the outdoors.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman, water skier, snowmobiler, and scuba diver.  Tony always had a dog by his side and was a father and/or friend to all who crossed his path.

Tony is survived by his wife Sharon; sister Patsy Petkov; Sons Mark Walter (Vancouver) and Joe Walter (Wenatchee); Grandsons Jarim Walter and Jaise Walter; Granddaughters Tristin Boell, Devyn Walter, and Chelsi Walter; Great Grandchildren Lakai Boell, Lleyton Boell, and Remy Boell. He was preceded in death by his father Fred Walter; Mother Marguerite Walter; Brother Fred Jr.; Sisters Suzanne and Garla Dee.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Tonasket Eagles on Saturday, November 6 ^th at noon.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity or the Loomis Volunteer Fire Department in the memory of Anthony Walter.