Nancy Jane (Durham) Walter

Nancy Jane Walter, 77, of Houghton Lake passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Brook of Houghton Lake with her loving family by her side.

Nancy was born April 8, 1947 in Saginaw, MI to Jim and Hilda (Martin) Durham. She grew up in the Saginaw area where she graduated from Arthur Hill High School and later attended Delta College. Nancy married Thomas Holister Walter on July 27, 1970 in Saginaw. She started her working career at N.E. Issacson Land Developer, followed by Saginaw Steering Gear and Chandlers Art Gallery, then moved from Saginaw to the Houghton Lake area in the mid 80’s where she sold real estate for 38 years with ERA and then Coldwell Banker.

Nancy was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Houghton-Higgins Elks and Houghton Lake Moose. She was an avid golfer and a Michigan State Spartan fan, she bled green. Nancy enjoyed an occasional casino trip, was an animal lover and a devoted wife to her husband Tom. 

Surviving Nancy are her loving husband Tom, her sister Margie J. Durham who is a resident of Houghton Lake and Port St. Lucie, FL, sister-in-law Lynnea (David) McCargar of Midland, and brother-in-law Ned (Barb) Walter of Saginaw. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services for Nancy will be conducted Saturday November 23rd at 11am at St John’s Lutheran Church, 2888 W Houghton Lake Dr., Houghton Lake with Rev. Paul Kruse officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Nancy are asked to be directed to St. John Lutheran Church. Christler Funeral Home, Prudenville Chapel is serving the family. Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.christler- holdship.com.

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