Comments on: Walter Leon Whitman https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/ Assisting the Montana communities of Helena, East Helena, Townsend, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Clancy & Lincoln Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:51:01 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Madison W https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-486233 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:51:01 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-486233 I’m his great granddaughter and often come here thinking of him. I never really met him personally but would have loved to meet him.

]]> By: Eric Whitman https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473151 Wed, 20 May 2015 01:21:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473151 I appreciate Walt’s memorial being kept up online. I hadn’t seen him since I was a kid, but the stories about him being a “mountain man” from my grandfather (his brother Eltheron) were wonderful and how I remember him. I’m sorry for your loss.

]]> By: Terri Fetty Wall https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473150 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473150 Your family is in our prayers during this time of great loss. Peace be with you all. May the wonderful memories come to mind as you reflect on a life well lived.

]]> By: Maxine Karlyn https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473149 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473149 My sincere sympathies for Walt Whitman’s family. He was a very good friend to my husband Jon Lokowich who died in 2000 and me. He always had a smile for me.

]]> By: Rosebud https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473148 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473148 Going to miss you buddy. Your chinks, spurs and picture hang on the wall and they will forever hold a special place in my heart. Still have the pocket knife you gave me – “cuz every cowgirl needs one.”

I have been blessed by your friendship, generosity, and wisdom. Happy trails my friend…tell Mom & Darrell I said hello…

]]> By: Janet and Tim Bramblett https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473147 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473147 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

]]> By: Kimberly Gibbs ( Hoffman ) https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473146 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473146 I have fond memories of Mr. Walt. As I was growing up, I spent a lot of time at his house, along with my brother, Mike and my Mom and Dad. Our families were best of friends and I personally will miss Mr. Walt. I always sent him a Christmas card over the years, even though we lost touch when I moved away to New Mexico, just so he would know that I was thinking of him and loved him.

He would call me Ms. Kim… I have never forgotten that and I will always have a special place in my heart for Mr. Walt.

God bless the family….

]]> By: Peggy Hoffman https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473145 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473145 Walt has been my dearest friend since 1978. We hunted,rode horses and motorcycled together. He was always there for me no matter what the trouble was. His passing has left a hole the size of Montana in my heart. He left two wonderful sons and 3 grandchildren that I know he loved dearly. He was always so proud to talk about any of them. Walt, you may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I loved you and will cherish the memories of our friendship always.

]]> By: Michael G. Hoffman II https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473144 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473144 My condolences to the family. Walt will be remembered fondly as an honest, hardworking man who gave his boys a solid up-bringing. He had a knack for automobiles that most guys can only dream of and his sons have carried on that tradition. My family has known Walt since our first years in Montana and as kids we tagged along as our fathers chased deer and elk, gathered fire-wood, explored the back-woods and the like. Walt was there when my father killed his first bull-elk; I can remember taking the back-straps out of that bull right there in the woods and starting a fire and cooking fresh steaks on the hand-saw we used to quarter it up. Now that’s elk hunting “cow-boy” style, and Walt wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s hard to lose a good man here, but Heaven couldn’t wait longer to have him. God Bless Walt, and keep watch over his family.

]]> By: Kent Whitman (cousin) https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473143 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473143 Damn if the good ones don’t go to soon. Ride well! Cousin Kent

]]> By: Stacey Curey-Johnson https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473142 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473142 Adam and Walt,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. What fond memories I have of him. He was a great man that loved life. He has left his mark here on earth and he will not be forgotten.

Thinking of you and your extended family.

]]> By: Darnesha https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/walter-leon-whitman/#comment-473141 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://retzmemorials.com/?post_type=case&p=507#comment-473141 Kewl you shulod come up with that. Excellent!

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