Walter Winningham

Apr. 30, 1938 - Jun. 25, 2017

Date of Service: Jun. 30, 2017

Walter Oren Winningham, 79, passed away at his home Sunday morning June 25, 2017. He was born April 30, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Lenora May Gillispie and Oren Winningham. He joined his brother Chuck and later sister Sarah joined the family. His parents later divorced and Lenora decided to head West. They settled in Idaho where she married William Ryff and he became their forever dad. Wally graduated Burley High School in 1957 and that same year on September 20 he married the love of his life Patricia Anderson. They had three children Danny, Lori, and Stacey. In the early years, he had many different jobs. He always said, "He was a jack of all trades, master of none". In 1960 he found his niche he sold cars at Goode Motors for over 30 years. Then in 1980 opened The Pub and there he spent the next 32 years. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, played outlaw basketball until he was 50 years old, but fishing was his favorite. His annual Island Park trips were among his favorite memories. He always said "Island Park is a small piece of heaven on earth." Family meant everything to wally! He is survived by the love of his life for 60 years Patty, his son Danny (Theresa) Winningham of Taylorsville, CA, his daughters Lori (Bill) Blair of Rupert and Stacey Winningham. Four grandsons Jared, Chase, Ryan and Andrew and Four granddaughters Hayley, Dustyn, Cortney, and Kyndri, sixteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Chuck, sister Sarah, and great granddaughter Dylan. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 30, 2017 at Hansen Mortuary 710 6th St. Rupert, Id. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.
Funeral Service
Date of Service: Jun. 30, 2017