Coulter, Walter A.

Birth

Walter A. Coulter was born on May 22, 1922 in Schenectady, the son of the late Walter and Flora (Turrian) Coulter. His siblings were:

Alice Terry
Arthur Coulter
Helen Dierks
Vivian Quay married Donald Quay

Education

Military

Walter Coulter served in the United States Army during World War II as a radar technician in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977 in Altamont.

Occupation

Upon leaving the service, Walter Coulter purchased a farm in Knox where he worked till he joined the New York State Office of General Services where he worked as a mechanic. He retired as a supervisor after 37 years.

Marriage & Children

Walter Coulter married Helen (Quay) Coulter on Christmas Day 1943. Helen was the sister of Donald Quay and daughter of Daniel Webster Quay. Their children were:

Jerry Coulter, and his wife, Dina, of Knox
Betsey Bartley and her husband, Richard, of Knox
Jill Fassett and her husband, Edward, of Duanesburg
Pam Izzo and her husband, Michael, of Cohoes
Jean Hofmann

Death

Walter A. Coulter died quietly in his Knox home on Monday, October 8, 2012. His death followed a long illness. He was 90.

Obituary

Walter A. Coulter KNOX — Walter A. Coulter, a World War II veteran who worked as a farmer and mechanic and was active in community affairs, died quietly in his Knox home on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. His death followed a long illness. He was 90.

He was born on May 22, 1922 in Schenectady, the son of the late Walter and Flora (Turrian) Coulter. He married Helen (Quay) Coulter on Christmas Day 1943.

Mr. Coulter served in the United States Army during World War II as a radar technician in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977 in Altamont.

He served as the town of Knox assessor for several years and was a member of the Knox Reformed Church, serving as both elder and deacon. He was also a member of the Knox Fire Department, the Plank Roaders, and the Old Men of the Mountain.

Upon leaving the service, Mr. Coulter purchased a farm in Knox where he worked till he joined the New York State Office of General Services where he worked as a mechanic. He retired as a supervisor after 37 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen; his son, Jerry Coulter, and his wife, Dina, of Knox; his daughters, Betsey Bartley and her husband, Richard, of Knox, Jill Fassett and her husband, Edward, of Duanesburg, and Pam Izzo and her husband, Michael, of Cohoes.

He is also survived by his sister, Alice Terry; his grandchildren, Noreen Hayden, Timothy Hofmann, Tracie Coulter, Deborah Diehl, Joseph Bartley, James Bartley, Matthew Fassett , and Andrew Fassett; and three great-grandchildren.

His daughter Jean Hofmann died before him as did his brother, Arthur Coulter, and his sisters, Helen Dierks and Vivian Quay. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home at 199 Main St. in Altamont. Funeral service will be on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Knox Reformed Church on the Berne-Altamont Road in Knox, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens in Colonie.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Knox Reformed Church, Post Office Box 86, Knox, NY 12107, or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tribute Program, Post Office Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN, account #31677069. The family would like to thank Schenectady Hospice for its care and support.

Altamont Enterprise - October 11, 2012

Coulter, Walter A.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Deceased Name: Coulter, Walter A.

KNOX Walter A. Coulter, 90, died quietly at home after a long illness on October 8, 2012. He was born on May 22, 1922 in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of the late Walter and Flora (Turrian) Coulter. He married Helen (Quay) Coulter on Christmas Day 1943. Walter served in the US Army during World War II as a radar technician in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977 in Altamont; he served as Town of Knox Assessor for several years; a member of the Knox Reformed Church serving as both elder and deacon; a member of the Knox Fire Dept., a member of Plank Roaders and the Old Men of the Mountain. Upon leaving the service, Walter purchased a farm in Knox where he worked till he joined the NYS Office of General Services where he worked as a mechanic. He retired as a supervisor after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen; his son, Jerry (Dina) of Knox; his daughters, Betsey (Richard) Bartley of Knox, Jill (Edward) Fassett of Duanesburg, and Pam (Michael) Izzo of Cohoes. His sister, Alice Terry; his grandchildren, Noreen Hayden, Timothy Hofmann, Tracie Coulter, Deborah Diehl, Joseph Bartley, James Bartley, Matthew Fassett , Andrew Fassett and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter, Jean Hofmann; a brother, Arthur; and his sisters, Helen Dierks and Vivian Quay. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Knox Reformed Church, Berne-Altamont Rd., Knox, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Memory Garden's, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in Walters name to the Knox Reformed Church, PO Box 86, Knox, NY 12107, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN account #31677069. The family would like to thank Schenectady Hospice for their care and support. fredendallfuneralhome.com

Walter A. Coulter: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Daily Gazette, The (Schenectady, NY) - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Deceased Name: Walter A. Coulter

Walter A. Coulter, 90, died quietly at home after a long illness on October 8, 2012. He was born on May 22, 1922 in Schenectady, NY, the son of the late Walter and Flora (Turrian) Coulter. He married Helen (Quay) Coulter on Christmas Day, 1943. Walter served in the US Army during WWII as a radar technician in the Pacific Theatre. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977 in Altamont; he served as Town of Knox assessor for several years; a member of the Knox Reformed Church serving as both elder and deacon; a member of the Knox Fire Dept.; a member of Plank Roaders and the Old Men of the Mountain. Upon leaving the service, Walter purchased a farm in Knox where he worked until he joined the NYS Office of General Services where he worked as a mechanic. He retired as a supervisor after 37 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Helen; his son, Jerry (Dina) of Knox; his daughters, Betsey (Richard) Bartley of Knox, Jill (Edward) Fassett of Duanesburg, and Pam (Michael) Izzo of Cohoes; his sister, Alice Terry; his grandchildren, Noreen Hayden, Timothy Hofmann, Tracie Coulter, Deborah Diehl, Joseph Bartley, James Bartley, Matthew Fassett, Andrew Fassett and three great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Jean Hofmann; a brother, Arthur and his sisters, Helen Dierks and Vivian Quay.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, 199 Main St., Altamont. Funeral service will be on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Knox Reformed Church, Berne-Altamont Rd., Knox, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in Walters name to the Knox Reformed Church, PO Box 86, Knox, NY 12107 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN account #31677069.

The family would like to thank Schenectady Hospice for their care and support. www.fredendallfuneralhome.com

Additional Media

Walter A. Coulter: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Walter A. Coulter
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Monday May 22, 1922
Date of Death: Monday October 08, 2012
Est. Age at Death: 90 years, 4 months, 16 days
Confirmation: Verified

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