Stephen Michael Walters

Petesburgh/Berlin – Stephen Michael Walters, 56, went home to Jesus on September 24, 2011, in Ardmore, OK.  He was born January 23, 1955, in Troy, NY, to Harold Henry and Violet May (Kaiser) Walters.  Stephen graduated from high school in Averill Park, NY.  He then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a UH1H Helicopter Crew Chief and was deemed an expert in both hand grenades and marksmanship. After his discharge, he married and settled in Oklahoma. He continued his education and received his degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Stephen enjoyed fishing, hunting and treasured his time with family and friends.
Stephen is preceded in death by his parents, Violet Walters-Baldwin and Harold Walters. He is survived by his family in Oklahoma – his daughter, Hollie Walters of Kingston, his step-daughter, Lisa Criswell, his grandsons, Joshua Riley and Harley Criswell of Quinton, and his companion, Kay Pryor of Tishomingo. He is also survived by his siblings in NY – Philip Walters of East Poestenkill and Walter Walters of Petersburgh, Carol Saunders of Berlin and Susan Pelkey of Fort Edward.
Interment and a  graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 2 pm in Woodside Cemetery in East Poestenkill, NY.