Walter Hyry; of Lake Orion; passed away September 18, 2016; at age 92.
Walter was the beloved father of Katherine (Bill) Carlsen and Don (Kathy) Hyry; step-father of Timothy Gates; grandfather of Kimberly, Brian, Nicole, Dan and Jason; great grandfather of Kayla, Anna, Jace, Allison and Hunter. He was preceded in death by first wife, Mary; second wife, Virginia; and brother Alden.
Walter was a ski jumper, a proud WWII Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. He retired from Ford after many years and was a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker. Walter was also a longtime member of Good Shephard Lutheran Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 11am at SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4-8pm with Poppy service at 7pm. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com.