Obituary for Walter O. W. von Boetticher Rev.
Reverend Dr. Walter O. W. von Boetticher (B. Th., B.A., M.Div., D.Min.)
September 15, 1936 – November 17, 2022
The families of Reverend DR. Walter Oskar Wilhelm von Boetticher are deeply saddened to announce his passing on November, 17, 2022 at the age of 86. Walter passed away peacefully at Orchardview by the Mississippi after a lengthy battle with dementia. His wife Jane (Wilson) was by his side.
Walter is survived by his first family, Joy and their four children Tim (Eleanor), Angie, Peter (Marie) and Barbie (Marilyn) plus grandchildren: Theo and Evie, Emma and Alyson and Semera.
Walter is survived by siblings - sister Anne (Hartwig) and brother Ernie (Shelley).
Walter was blessed through his second marriage with Jane’s four children Rick (Helen), Paul (Cecilia), Kelly (Jeff), Mark (Christine) plus grandchildren: Jacob (Alexis), David (Michelle), Adam (Brona), Bradley, Megan (Chris), Sarah (Trevor) and great grandchildren: Victor and Dominic, Tadhg and Eabha, Grant and Nori, Wesley and Oliver.
Walter was born September 15, 1936 in Riga, Latvia as a German citizen. He immigrated to Canada with his parental family in 1951 to the Eganville area and obtained Canadian citizenship in 1951. He was called to a life of ministry and is a graduate of:
Toronto Bible College (1960) Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.),
Waterloo Lutheran University (1963) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Queen’s Theological College (1966) Master of Divinity (M. Div.)
Toronto School of Theology (1981) Doctor of Ministry (D. Min)
Officially ordained to the United Church of Canada in 1966, Walter continued a life of service in Saskatchewan, Verona Ontario, Baltimore Ontario, Bridgenorth Ontario with a final charge in Renfrew Ontario retiring in 1996 to a home on Golden Lake, Ontario.
Walter enjoyed a life of learning through reading, painting, the wonderful outdoors, walking, boating, fishing, camping and travel.
Walter was a caring, introspective man with a heart for God. We add a poem written by Walter.
“The Last Day of Summer: Knowing the Season of my time”
Tonight, as daylight faded toward dusk,
I walked our road and sortied through the wood.
Emerging at the rain-fresh pasture by the lake,
where I surprised a white-tailed doe which stood,
wary of me.
Tonight, as twilight came to terms with dark,
the sodden grass soaked slowly through my boots;
And overhead, between the scudding clouds of grey,
the south-bound geese winged by with honks and hoots;
heedless of me.
Tonight, as summer yields to colder fall
I cannot help but see that creatures everywhere
behave in close conformity to nature’s ancient pulse.
And I? Am I aware of my creator’s plan and loving care
ordained for me?
Tonight as darkness reigned a little while
a golden moon rose slowly o’er the tree-lined shore
casting a pathway on the darkened waves,
a portent of abundant light to come, and more
Instore for me.
Tonight as I commend myself to God
and consciousness gives in to blessed sleep,
I feel content and thankful and at peace,
secure in knowing whom to trust, for God will keep
watch over me.
Walter, may you be greeted with “Well done thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee a ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:21 NKJ
Thank you Walter for all you did and who you were. Rest in Peace.
A SPECIAL “Thank you!” to the wonderful staff at Orchardview, the medical professionals, hospice personnel and caregivers for providing such attentive care for Walter during this trying time.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In remembrance, donations to Home Hospice North Lanark, P.O. Box 787, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0. www.hhnl.ca are appreciated.
September 15, 1936 – November 17, 2022
The families of Reverend DR. Walter Oskar Wilhelm von Boetticher are deeply saddened to announce his passing on November, 17, 2022 at the age of 86. Walter passed away peacefully at Orchardview by the Mississippi after a lengthy battle with dementia. His wife Jane (Wilson) was by his side.
Walter is survived by his first family, Joy and their four children Tim (Eleanor), Angie, Peter (Marie) and Barbie (Marilyn) plus grandchildren: Theo and Evie, Emma and Alyson and Semera.
Walter is survived by siblings - sister Anne (Hartwig) and brother Ernie (Shelley).
Walter was blessed through his second marriage with Jane’s four children Rick (Helen), Paul (Cecilia), Kelly (Jeff), Mark (Christine) plus grandchildren: Jacob (Alexis), David (Michelle), Adam (Brona), Bradley, Megan (Chris), Sarah (Trevor) and great grandchildren: Victor and Dominic, Tadhg and Eabha, Grant and Nori, Wesley and Oliver.
Walter was born September 15, 1936 in Riga, Latvia as a German citizen. He immigrated to Canada with his parental family in 1951 to the Eganville area and obtained Canadian citizenship in 1951. He was called to a life of ministry and is a graduate of:
Toronto Bible College (1960) Bachelor of Theology (B. Th.),
Waterloo Lutheran University (1963) Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Queen’s Theological College (1966) Master of Divinity (M. Div.)
Toronto School of Theology (1981) Doctor of Ministry (D. Min)
Officially ordained to the United Church of Canada in 1966, Walter continued a life of service in Saskatchewan, Verona Ontario, Baltimore Ontario, Bridgenorth Ontario with a final charge in Renfrew Ontario retiring in 1996 to a home on Golden Lake, Ontario.
Walter enjoyed a life of learning through reading, painting, the wonderful outdoors, walking, boating, fishing, camping and travel.
Walter was a caring, introspective man with a heart for God. We add a poem written by Walter.
“The Last Day of Summer: Knowing the Season of my time”
Tonight, as daylight faded toward dusk,
I walked our road and sortied through the wood.
Emerging at the rain-fresh pasture by the lake,
where I surprised a white-tailed doe which stood,
wary of me.
Tonight, as twilight came to terms with dark,
the sodden grass soaked slowly through my boots;
And overhead, between the scudding clouds of grey,
the south-bound geese winged by with honks and hoots;
heedless of me.
Tonight, as summer yields to colder fall
I cannot help but see that creatures everywhere
behave in close conformity to nature’s ancient pulse.
And I? Am I aware of my creator’s plan and loving care
ordained for me?
Tonight as darkness reigned a little while
a golden moon rose slowly o’er the tree-lined shore
casting a pathway on the darkened waves,
a portent of abundant light to come, and more
Instore for me.
Tonight as I commend myself to God
and consciousness gives in to blessed sleep,
I feel content and thankful and at peace,
secure in knowing whom to trust, for God will keep
watch over me.
Walter, may you be greeted with “Well done thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee a ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” Matthew 25:21 NKJ
Thank you Walter for all you did and who you were. Rest in Peace.
A SPECIAL “Thank you!” to the wonderful staff at Orchardview, the medical professionals, hospice personnel and caregivers for providing such attentive care for Walter during this trying time.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In remembrance, donations to Home Hospice North Lanark, P.O. Box 787, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0. www.hhnl.ca are appreciated.