Walter H. Arp

Walter H. Arp passed away Friday, Oct. 24, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.

Walter was born June 24, 1909, in Jackson, Minn. to Herman and Adelia Arp. He farmed in Minnesota before serving in the Army during World War II. In 1944 he married Daisy Momany in Missoula, Mont. Walter and his family made their home in Missoula, Seattle, Wash. and North Bonneville, Wash.. Walter retired in 1971 and moved to Ronan, where he had lived since. He was a journeyman carpenter and a graduate of Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle.

Walter is survived by his sister Viola Johnson of Kent, Wash. and his four children Jonathan Arp of Pasco Wash., Ruth Mineke of Kennewick Wash., Sara Becker of Ronan, and Lois Tarnowski of Spirit Lake IdahoID. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His wife Daisy preceded him in death in 1994.

Walter's family would like to express their appreciation to the St. Luke staff and to all of his friends who helped and supported him in recent years.

Private family services will be held later.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Extended Care Facility.

The guest book may be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.