Walter Mills Oren, 90, of Easton passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Easton Hospital.
Born: May 20, 1922 in a home on Monroe St. in Easton, he was a son of the late George and Helen (Paff ) Oren.
Personal: Walter and his beloved wife, Alma Marie (Gulick) Oren were married for 64 years, residing the last 58 years in Forks Twp. He was raised in Easton and Bangor, PA. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps at age 16 and honorably served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. Walter worked for 39 years at the Hercules Cement Company as a heavy equipment operator in the quarry before retiring in 1990. He loved his work, his family and his country. In earlier years he was a boy scout master and active supporter of the VFW. He was a kind and humble man with an easy smile for everyone he met.
Memberships: He was a life member of VFW Post 1290, Easton.
Survivors: His wife, Alma; 3 sons: Ronald and his wife Cyndi of McAfee, NJ; Rodney of Breinigsville, PA; Rodger and his wife Mary of Nashville, TN; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services: Will be held 10 a.m. Monday (1/14) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton; with visitation from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Memorial Park.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to Meals on Wheels, Northampton County, 4240 Fritch Dr., Bethlehem, PA 18020. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Don Oaks
January 10, 2013 at 2:36 pm
I am saddened at your loss. I will make a donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in memory of Rodger’s dad. Based upon the obituary, I know it is an organization that Mr. Oren would have supported if he lived in the Nashville area.
Don Oaks
dale Schreck
January 11, 2013 at 6:28 pm
to Walter’s family- I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Walter for many years when I was a young man. We had many good times as well as good laughs with the old gang. Thank you, Walter, for taking me under your wing. I am still in the quarry. You will be missed. You were part of the greatest generation. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Say hi to the old gang! Dale Schreck
Alma Oren
January 12, 2013 at 5:17 pm
Walter loved that 90th Birthday party–he never thought he’d make it to 90. He was an ox. He was physically and mentally strong, and you have to have both. There’s a time to be here and a time to part. We’re all just on loan to each other. I loved those blue eyes and dimples. He was some guy.
Alma
Karen Johnson
January 13, 2013 at 11:50 am
Loved my time with you, Walter.
Love you.
Karen
Sharon Kaufman Brynildsen
January 13, 2013 at 1:05 pm
On behalf of my mother, Kenny, Jerry and myself I send our love to you and the boys. Uncle Walt was one of the kindest men I know.
Love to you Aunt Alma and you will be in our prayers.
Sharon
Harvey and BB Jones
January 13, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Dear Oren Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. Your loss of this special man from the greatest generation is felt by many. May his honor, loyalty, integrity and love for country and others live on through those he loved and encountered.
Harvey and BB Jones