Obituary - C. Walter Currin

Charles Walter Currin, a warehouseman, equestrian, drummer and lifelong resident of Genesee, passed away early Monday morning at Gritman Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Saturday. He was 72.

Walter worked for some 30 years at the Genesee Union Warehouse Co., retiring several years ago. He was a former member of the Genesee city council, was active in the volunteer fire department. He was affiliated with the Community church and the disbanded KP lodge.

A graduate of Genesee high school, Walt played drums for a local dance band, the Genesee Ramblers, and was an arena director in the Genesee Rim Riders horse club.

He was born June 4, 1904, to Charles and Mary Currin. He was married to Stephanie (Fanny) Babinski February 10, 1931 at Lewiston. She survives at the family home, along with a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Ron Chadwick of Spokane and two grandchildren.

The family suggests memorial donations to Unity Lodge, A.F. & A.M. No. 32, Genesee, of which he was a member or to the Genesee Ambulance Fund or Genesee Community church.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Genesee Community church with the Rev. Bryce McProud officiating. Burial will be in the Genesee City Cemetery.

Shorts' Funeral Chapel, Moscow is in charge of arrangements.

A Good Neighbor Leaves Us

Walt Currin, a good neighbor for over 20 years, a fellow fireman, a brother Mason and a real good friend died Monday and my sorrow at his passing blends with that of the Genesee community at the loss.

You didn't live in Genesee very long until you knew and liked this friendly man. He had a good word for just about everyone and a friendly greeting for all.

Walt was one of the original members of the "Genesee Ramblers," the popular local band a few years back. He, Ed Carlson, Sim Fleishman and Dave Kuehl's name on a dance bill guaranteed a good turnout among the old folks and they traveled over much of the area playing for the old time affairs.

Horses were another of Walt's interests and he dearly loved to recall the days of his youth, part of which were spent on the ranches nearby helping break horses. He would laugh just as hard at stories of his failures and he would his successes [sic], one of the characteristics that made you like him.

Walt wasn't rich, but he was kind; he wasn't especially successful, but he was understanding; he wasn't powerful, but he was a good husband, loving father and loyal friend--and these treasures mean more than any material wealth, fame or influence. For these things come from a good heart and they are the mark of what Walt Currin was -- a good man. --Bill

Unknown newspaper, (handwritten date March 9, 1977)
Transcribed by Jill Leonard Nock

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