Obituary: Walter Roalstad, DVM

Walter Roalstad, DVM

Walter Roalstad, DVM

Walter Roalstad, DVM, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home with family on Dec. 5, 2014, at the age of 80. Walt was born and raised in Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona, and he thrived while practicing veterinary medicine throughout Arizona.

Walt took a degree in animal husbandry from Colorado State University and was drawn to clinical work while serving with the Army in Japan. Walt returned to CSU to study veterinary medicine and became an integral part of rural veterinary practice in Arizona. He built thriving practices in the White Mountains, South Phoenix, Payson, Flagstaff and Winslow. He loved the open West, German cars, clever writing, pinto beans, old dogs, and children. Walt got a real kick out of human nature and is probably best known for his deep, loud laugh at the curious things that people do.

He is survived by a family that loves him deeply, including three of his four children, Andrew Roalstad, Shelly Roalstad and Lorrie Roalstad; three grandchildren; and four siblings, Joanne Jones, David Roalstad, Jane Teigen and Felicite Forest.

Memorial services will be held at the group camping ramada on Thoms Thumb Drive in McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills, Arizona, beginning at 1 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2015. The family suggests donations be made to a charity of your choice.

Rest in Peace, Dad - you're loved and missed.

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