Francis Walters

Walters, Francis F. Kalamazoo Francis Floyd Walters passed away on June 12, 2022. Born May 18, 1929 to Frank and Florence Walters in Otsego, MI, he joined a family that would grow to include eight children. On October 9, 1954, he married Gloria Washburn from Kalamazoo. Francis served in the US Army occupational force in the European theatre and was a 33-year employee of the Upjohn Company. In retirement, he was an avid golfer. Francis is survived by son & daughter-in-law Brian & Linda Walters of Amherst, NH; son and daughter-in-law Bradley and Laura Walters of Mattawan, MI; grandchildren Laura, Ian (Gena), Kailee (Alejo), Trevor (Mara), Kylie; great-grandchildren, Eli and Jackson; and many nieces & nephews. Surviving siblings include Vivian Reed and Lou (Ned) Sutherland. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Gloria; parents Frank and Florence; and siblings Marian, Ethel, Harris, Beatrice, Carl, and Katherine. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00am Friday, June 17 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, 3926 South 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, where services will follow at 10:00am with Rev. Jim Dyke officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Dementia Society of America. To view Francis' personalized webpage please visit https://www.langelands.com