Walter G. Liggett
Walter G. Liggett, 82, of Newton, died Thursday (May 14,
2009) at his home. He was born on Jan. 9, 1927, in Elbing, the son of
Grandville Aikman and Silvia Jane Landreth Liggett. They preceded him in death.
Walter married Doris Mae Haas on June 23, 1951, in Marion. They lived in Marion
for a short time before moving to Newton. Due to Walter's work in the
oilfields, they lived in several places before moving to Canton, where they
lived for nearly 12 years, returning to Newton in 1975.
Walter had been an assembler at the Hay & Forage in
Hesston for 33 years until he retired in 1992. He was a member of Grace
Community Church in Newton. Walter was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing with
his grandson, Garrett.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the home; one son,
George A. Liggett of Newton; one daughter, Linette R. Martin of Newton; one
brother, Otis Liggett of Waverly; three sisters, Esther Bowen of Goessel, Ruby
Glastetter of Chaffee, Mo., and Ruth McDowell of Newton; and four
grandchildren, Garrett Martin, Lauren Martin, Justin Martin and LaKrista
Liggett.
Walter also was preceded in death by five brothers, Elmer,
James, Ralph, Robert and William; and one sister, Grace Lyons.
Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Broadway
Colonial Funeral Home in Newton, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7
p.m.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Grace Community
Church in Newton.
Interment will be at Whitewater Center Cemetery.
A memorial has been established with Grace Community Church.
Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway,
Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
