William Reid Walters

Jun 25, 1967 - Dec 15, 2023June 25, 1967 - December 15, 2023

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William Reid Walters

Jun 25, 1967 - Dec 15, 2023June 25, 1967 - December 15, 2023


Place of birth

Kansas City, Missouri

Cancer diagnosis

Reid first confronted cancer as a teen

Empathy for others

The disease gave him empathy for others, both human and four-legged

Generosity

His generosity to both humans and animals was unparalleled

Occupation

Reid worked in the restaurant industry

Engaging personality

He was known for his engaging personality and caring customer service

Love for animals

Any animal in crisis found its way to Reid's home and heart

Survivors

His life partner of 36 years, Robert David Butterworth; mother Patricia Pauline Koch; aunt Paula Houston Koch; cousins Shelia and Steven Saathoff, and Todd, Chad and Joel Calltharp; and a trio of four-legged companions-Bob, Vivian, and Jim

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William

Born on June 25, 1967

Kansas City, Missouri

Passed away on December 15, 2023

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