Walter Keith BARNUM - Walter passed away peacefully June 12, 2005 in the company of his loving family. Walter was born May 10, 1925 to Wiletta and Fred Barnum. His mother was a pianist and piano teacher. He grew up surrounded by music in his home. Along with the piano, he was introduced to the string bass in high school, the snare drum and sang in the choir. His music teachers at Ballard High School were his mentors. After entering the University of Washington in 1943, he was drafted into the Army during WWII. He served as a rifleman in the 28th Infantry Division in Europe. He was awarded the Purple Heart. After recovering from his wound, he auditioned and was transferred to the 28th Division Band in 1944. After his discharge, he returned to the U of W to be a music education major. While at the university, he met and married Joyce Rader. She was a cello player. They shared a love for music and each other for 54 years. Eric joined the family in 1949, followed by Dana and Gail. Walter was hired by Shoreline School District in 1948 and served a distinguished career as a music educator and music program administrator for thirty years, and was awarded the Golden Acorn Award. He was proud of the musical groups he led and of the successes of the Shoreline program by the music teachers that he was able to bring to the district. He returned to the U of W and obtained his Doctorate in Education in 1971 and then retired in 1978. During his retirement, Walter and Joyce enjoyed short trips together in the camper and weekends at Lake Tapps, and many interests including volunteer work for North City Elementary; he was an avid model railroader, winning awards for his hand crafted historical logging models from his Puget Sound Logging Company, WWII history, and especially the role of the 28th Division, 109th Regiment. In 1994, he and Joyce toured Europe and battle sites on the 50th Anniversary of D-Day. He also enjoyed playing music and played the clarinet in the Shoreline Community College Band for several years. Walter is survived by his loving wife Joyce, son Eric (Sally); daughter Dana Hadfield (Joel), and their children and families; daughter Gail and dear friend Jim; and a warm extended Rader family of nieces and nephews. Published in The Seattle Times from June 15 to June 16, 2005.

Middle name and the above obituary was furnished by contributor J Ferry (#46589713).