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Walter Nearpass
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Obituary for Walter L. Nearpass

Walter L.  Nearpass
Walter Louis Nearpass, 91, formerly of East Rutherford,NJ, passed into the presence of his Lord on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Visitation will be at the Collins-Calhoun Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford, NJ on Wednesday, January 11, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm with a service of rejoicing on Thursday, January 12, 2012, 10am at Rutherford Bible Chapel, 161 West Passaic Ave., Rutherford, NJ.

Walter was born in East Rutherford in 1920, where he resided for 87 years. A graduate of East Rutherford High School and Drake’s Business College, he served in the United States Navy during World War II.

He worked for over 35 years as a book keeper for Keller Engineering (now Keller-Depkin) in both Lyndhurst and East Rutherford.

Following his service in the Navy, Walter served as an elder at the Rutherford Bible Chapel for over 50 years, where he also sang in a quartet, sang in the choir, led the youth group and often preached. He was a compassionate leader under whom the church enjoyed much growth and strength.

In 2007, Walter and Helen, his wife of 65 years, moved from East Rutherford to The Pines at Whiting in Whiting, NJ.

He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Lilian, and his sister, Beatrice.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen, of Whiting, NJ, and his children, Carol Ann Martin and her husband, Dennis, of Chicago, IL, and Walter Douglas Nearpass and his wife, Lee, of Kearny, NJ; and his loving grandchildren, Heather Joy Baker and her husband, Donald, of Lebanon, NJ, and Holly Christine Nearpass of Brick, NJ.

Walter will most be remembered for his wit, wisdom and spiritual passion. As a father and family leader, Walter was always quick with a joke, free with advice and passionate to pray. He would have been 92 years old on January 18, 2012.

Gifts may be sent, in lieu of flowers, to: Christian Missions in Many Lands (CMML), P.O. Box 13, Spring Lake, NJ 07762



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