Walter R. Whitelaw

Walter R. Whitelaw, age 88, passed away May 9, 2015. He was born in Eads, CO to Wanda and Joseph Whitelaw. Walt is preceded in death by Marilyn, his beloved wife of 63 years, and survived by his son, David Whitelaw, daughters Deborah Whitelaw and Cynthia Andrew, son-in-law Jim Andrew, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Walt served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a long time resident of Arapahoe County and served as a trooper for the Colorado State Patrol for 37 years, retiring as a Major. Walt was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend whom will be greatly missed. A memorial service in Walt's honor will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 10:00 am at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, followed by interment at Ft. Logan National Cemetery at 12:00 pm, Shelter A. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Disabled American Veterans or Wounded Warriors Project.