Obituaries

Doris "Tiny" Walters

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Doris "Tiny" Walters, 79, of California, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. She was born on September 7, 1936, in California, Mo., the daughter of Jesse and Emma (Hume) Walters who preceded her in death. She thoroughly enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, loved to entertain and fixing meals for the 4th of July. She was a member of the California United Church of Christ. She worked at the Ritz Theater, owned a gas station, was a Rain Soft Water Softener Co Distributor, worked at Chesebrough-Pond's, and was the owner of Nic-Nac Cafe for 32 years. She was also a pillar of the community and employed many people over the years. Survivors include: her loving companion Maurita Swartwood of the home; special friend, Jackie Heather of California, Mo.; four nephews, Randy Walters (Diana) of Holt Summit, Mo, Rick Walters (Ronda) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Steve Walters (Julie) of California, Mo., and David Walters of California, Mo.; two nieces, Tina Grothoff (Darryl) of Taos, Mo., Tammy Hinton (Dave) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one grandson, Daniel Hartman (Christina) of Columbia, Mo., one great-grandson, Peter Hartman; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Walters of California, Mo., Betty Walters of St. Martins, Mo.; four great-nieces; five great-nephews. She was preceded in death by: two brothers, Ken Walters and Brooks Walters; one sister, Dorothy Walters. Visitation will be from 46 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2016, at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home with the Rev. Linda Pagel officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Flag Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Moniteau Care Center Residents Fund and United Church of Christ c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.

Published June 27, 2016