It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our brother and uncle, Walter John Salisbury on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Walter was born to John and Dorothy Salisbury on December 22, 1948 at Mrs. Evans’ Nursing Home in Carlyle, Saskatchewan. Walter attended school at La Salette, Stoughton and Manor.
After working on oilfield construction crews and a short while at Pine Point, NWT, he moved back home where he assisted his father on the grain farm. He had several girlfriends as a young man but never married. Walter’s great love was music and he was an accomplished guitar player. He was a big part of the almost weekly jam sessions at the farm where neighbors and other family members would come to play.
Walter is survived by his three sisters; Jean Glasier, Laurel Walker and Marilyn (David) Solesbury; nephews, Lance (Jackie) and Brent (Daphinie) Mohrbutter, Greg (Norma) Glasier, Kevin (Ann) and Chris (Carla) Duff and Shayne (Jayne) Young and niece Carla (Jim) Taka; 17 great nieces and nephews and 10 great- great nieces and nephews as well as uncle Len (Marie) Fraser and aunt Carol (Vern) Lindsay. Walter was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Salisbury; brothers-in-law Ken Glasier and Gordon Duff as well as grandparents and numerous other relatives.
A Graveside Service took place at Gap View Cemetery on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Rodney G. Cox, M.A. officiating. The lunch followed at the Full Gospel Church in Carlyle, SK.
Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Friends of Moose Mountain Lodge, Box 729, Carlyle, SK S0C 0R0 in memory of Walter.
Hall Funeral Services in Estevan provided care to Walter’s family- Yvonne Clark, Funeral Director.
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