Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Arvin “Billy” Walts Jr
Birth30 Mar 1934, Reno, Washoe Co, NV
Death4 Dec 2006, Nicaragua
FatherWilliam Arvin Walts (1901-1973)
MotherEvelyn Marie Tallman (1914-1953)
Misc. Notes
He was married at age 16, then enlisted in the Army at age 17 and was in their Ski Patrol. He lived in Idaho and Nevada for many years; specifically Reno, Las Vegas, Carson City, Battle Mountain and Henderson, Nevada. Managed a few Beverly Manor homes.
He was in the Air Force 13 Nov 1951 - 31 Aug 1959.
When he married Nelda Jane in 1965, she had already been married and had 3 children with Ivan Eddie Phillips, who died in a car accident. Billy apparently adopted her children.
For the 1973 marriage to Diane Hanson, both of them were listed as residents of Nebraska. His later marriages in 1980/1981 listed him as a Nevada resident, with Nancy Stater being a resident of California.
He apparently moved to Florida, as did his daughters, where he retired. Although he spent a fair amount of time living in Nicaragua in order to make his funds go further. He died of an abdominal aneurism.
Social Security records list his death in Titusville, Brevard Co, Florida, which is apparently where his death certificate was filed.

[Obituary] FLORIDA TODAY - 30 November 2007
WILLIAM WALTS, Jr.
Long time Florida resident Bill Walts passed away last year, December 2, 2006, while living in Nicaragua.
Bill was a member of the Moose Lodge in Titusville and past president of the Cocoa Beach Lions Club.
Bill is survived by his son Edward Walts; daughter Lezlie Walts; daughter Lisa Parks, her husband Rick and his two granddaughters Anna and Jessica.
Friends and family will be celebrating Bill's life with a party this Saturday, December 1st, at the Cold Spot, 4111 S. Hopkins Avenue in Titusville.
Spouses
Birth27 Nov 1943, Peru, Miami Co, IN
Death16 Nov 2013, Galveston, Cass Co, IN
Burial21 Nov 2013, Galveston Cem, Galveston, Cass Co, IN
Occupationmedical assistant
Misc. Notes
First married to Larry Lee Stater on 7 Jul 1963 in Greentown, IN.
Nancy then married and divorced William Walts.
She was later married to Roland Garry Hosier on 20 Oct 1978 in Galveston, IN.
[Obituary]
Nancy C. Hosier 69, passed away at 8:20 pm on November 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 27, 1943 in Peru, IN to Ralph and Berniece (Davis) Pence. Nancy married Roland "Ron" Hosier on October 20, 1978 and he passed away on October 20, 2012.
Nancy worked at a orthopedic clinic for 20 years and as a medical assistant for 10 years with Indiana Hand Center. She was a 1962 Eastern High School graduate. Nancy was a member of Meridian St. Christian Church in Greentown and attended First Church of Nazarene. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, shopping, playing BINGO and attending festivals.
Survivors daughters Tamara L (Christopher) Bowser of Kokomo; sons Michael A. (Cassie) Stater of Forest; sister Janet (Max) Smith of Kokomo; brothers Jerry (Barbara) Pence of Greentown, Larry (Jill) Pence of Kokomo, Ronald (Claudia) Pence of Mt. Juliet, TN; grandchildren Stephanie Stater, Garrett Stater, Jacob Ryan, Makayla Ryan, Logan Hawkins, Tanner Bowser, Savannah Bowser
The family would like to thank the Southern Care Hospice & staff, Dr. Washington, and Dr. Moore for the care they gave their mother.
Funeral services will be at 1 pm on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory Lincoln Road Chapel 1315 W. Lincoln Road in Kokomo with Pastor Paul Sutherland and her nephew Ryan Smith officiating.. Burial will follow at Galveston Cemetery.
Marriage1 Jan 1981, Clark Co, NV
Marr MemoBk 6140, pg 93061
Divorce1 Oct 1981, Clark Co, NV
Div Memo#1174760
Birth21 Jan 1955, Henderson, Clark Co, NV
Death17 Jul 2001, Enterprise, Washington Co, UT
BurialEnterprise City Cem, Enterprise, Washington Co, UT
Misc. Notes
Parents: Dorel George Greenhalgh, Nellie Joy Randall
married to Charles L Barry 15 Jan 1972 - Las Vegas, NV
Then married and divorced William
married to Julian Leblanc 26 Apr 1982 - Clark Co, NV
Marriage28 Oct 1981, Clark Co, NV
Marr MemoBk 6360, pg 137968
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