Luke Fredrick Walters

Luke, I have so many fond memories of you and was looking forward to making many more. Unfortunately it seems I will only be able to talk to you and think about you until we meet again. Over these past several days I've looked at many photos of you throughout the time you shared with us. Most I've seen before but some brought new thoughts and memories as I reflected on who you are. Clearly someone that is a pleasure to be around. While you are Ray and Jens son and brother to all those girls (Maddie, Morgy, Mac, May-May and I dont know any other Ms' ) and Lance. Grandson, cousin, just kin etc. You were always your own man. Science projects (non newtonian fluids etc), surf fishing, or bass fishing, even helping me filet fish with a dull knife, to hiking, swimming, rock climbing, rafting, and jumping in the deep hole, without your helmet, I also distinctly remember getting the bjesus, scared out of me by the Wildman of the woods while sitting in the dark ..I could go on and on, I'm sure you remember, I do! While I always had a good time around you, one memory , tho not the most exciting was a special treat. I think it was traveling back from Wichita Kansas to central Missouri. It was just you and Alice and I in the car for several hours. It seemed we really got to know you better, not distracted or deferring to anyone else. (Parents, siblings or others). We played games, you sang (knowing every word to every song , reportedly due to traveling with your sisters) and we talked. It was such a pleasure to talk with you. You talked about, family, friends, travel, school, sports, and your plans. You didn't hesitate or remain silent in talking with old farts....made us feel good too. I will miss you my friend, until we meet again Love you, Uncle Bob