Walter C Gilmore's Obituary
Gilmore, Walter C. Jr. of Moorestown, NJ died peacefully with his family at his side on May 21, 2013, 86 years young. Beloved husband of Clarice (nee Hefty) Gilmore married for 52 years. Loving Dad to Lorraine Robbins Scaven (Greg), Ann Louise Migrala (Peter) and Walter Alan Gilmore (Kristin). Loving Grandpa to Tori, Lauren, Jessica, Joey, Alison, Noah and Walter Colin.
Walter was a WW II veteran. He joined the Marines at age 18 and served more than two years in the liberation of Northern China. After the war, He attended the University of Toledo on the GI Bill, and graduated in 1951 with a Bachelors of Science, Engineering Physics. In 1956, he obtained a Masters in Physics from Drexel University.
Walter worked primarily at RCA (now GE) for approximately 39 years as an electrical engineer. His particular focus was on government defense working on communications and satellite systems for various government projects including communication systems for the Space Station and Aegis Missile Defense ships.
Walter loved the outdoors and especially working in his garden. He always enjoyed summers spent with family in Eagles Mere, PA which involved golfing, hiking and fishing. He would always generously volunteer to assist in his kids activities including, Little League, Cub scouts, Indian guides, Eagles Mere Water Carnival, Brownies et al. Walter was also an avid bridge player. Most of all, he was beloved for his kindness and gentleness of spirit to all who knew him.
Relatives and Friends are invited to Walter?s Life Celebration Service on Friday from 10 ? 11:00 a.m. followed by his Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Moorestown 101 Bridgeboro Rd. Moorestown NJ 08057. Interment will be Saturday in Eagles Mere Cemetery, Eagles Mere, PA. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the American Heart Association 1617 JFK Blvd. Suite 700 Phila. PA 19103
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