"Dear David and Fred. I would like to have met Dolores when we were both younger, but knowing her my short time, I grew to love and respect her. She was the Scholarship Chairman of the Tuesday Morning Musical, Inc. (now known as the Music Club of Hollywood Florida) for many years and our Board Members never wanted her to resign. However she did resign when her health no longer permitted her to continue. Even then, she remained faithful to our club, attending Board Meetings and Regular Meetings until this year. My son, Robert, my husband and myself wish to extend our most sincere condolences to both of you and to your other family members. Her legacy of warmth and dedication will not be forgotten. She has served as president of our local club, as well as president of our district group, the Royal Poinciana District, our state group, the Florida Federation of Music Clubs and numerous positions for our national organization, the National Federation of Music Clubs. Thank you Dolores. May God Bless You. All of us at the Music Club of Hollywood Florida will miss you. Teresa Coopman"
In loving memory of
Dolores M. Walters
June 17, 1918 - January 14, 2010
Dolores M. Walters was born of music-loving parents in Seymour, Indiana. After high school, she attended the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where she met her husband, Harold L Walters. Dr. Walters went on to become one of the worlds foremost band composers. While he was chief arranger for the U.S. Navy Band in Washington D.C., she taught piano and studied with such notables as Roberts & Hughes. While Dr. Walters was head composer for Rubank Publishers in Chicago and then Miami until his death in 1984, Dolores accompanied her musical sons, including an audition at the famed Orchestra Hall in Chicago. She was past president of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs while a member of the Music club of Hollywood. She was an active member of Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church for 41 years, where she accompanied the youth choirs and played a key role in the organ restoration. Mrs. Walters is survived by sons David and Frederick both of Ft. Lauderdale. Friends may visit, from 6-8:30pm Tuesday at Fred Hunters Hollywood Funeral Home, 6301 Taft Street. A funeral service will be held Wednesday 1pm at Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church. 400 N. 35th Ave. Hollywood. Online condolences my be shared at www.fredhunters.com
Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Indiana.
Tributes
"Dear David and Fred, We send you our loving sympathy. Your mother was a dear lady with whom we spent many a day in Federation activities. We marveled at her remarkable ability to keep on playing in spite of difficulties. We are grateful for her many contributions to music and her beautiful friendship with us. May your loving memories bring you peace. Walter & Isabella Laude"
"We will always remember your mom. I knew her via board meetings of FFMC. I currently am the immediate past FFMC president. Dolores always did love music and love being involved with our org. We have been missing her at meetings. She will never be forgotten among the FFMC and the NFMC. My very best to you both, Connie"
"Fred - our heartfelt condolences go out to you and david on the death of our dear friend Dolores. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.....Bob and kitty"