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Donald

W alters Donald “Don” R. Walters, 91, of Curtiss, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Abbotsford Health Care Center, under the care of Hope Hospice.

A memorial service for Don will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21,2025, at Curtiss Alliance Church, with Pastor Carl Swarr presiding. Burial will take place at a later date at Kennan Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Curtiss Alliance Church, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.

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