Walter Baldwin III - Cremation Society of Virginia

Walter Baldwin III

November 15, 1935 - March 30, 2018

Chesapeake- Walter Baldwin III, age 82, went to be with The Lord on Good Friday March 30, 2018. Walt was beloved for his joy of teaching gardening, volunteer work, and his sweet, kind and generous spirit he shared with all; friends, family and strangers.

Walt is predeceased by his parents Marian Coates & Walter Baldwin Jr and his brother Roger Baldwin.

Walt is survived by his sweet wife of 39 years Aurelia Baldwin, brothers Gerald Baldwin & Bruce Baldwin, children Andrea Lother, Mark Baldwin, John Baldwin & Ken Jeziorski, and grandchildren Kacey Lother, Daniel Baldwin, Jon Jeziorski, Zachary Baldwin & Anna Baldwin.

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Walt was a Quaker and a strong believer in a loving and companion God.

Walt served in the Air Force in Germany as a Chaplain’s Assistant. He was a Postal Worker and then a Policeman in Sudbury MA. He was a Policeman in Evanston IL and then in Bourne MA. In VA he was an Officer for Norfolk & Portsmouth tunnels, & later a Chesapeake Corrections Officer.

Walt fostered 12 children, 1 of which he adopted, his son John.

Walt and his wife Aurie volunteered 1000s of hours to both the Currituck Master Gardeners and the Chesapeake Master Gardeners, teaching horticulture, planting, and donating materials. Walt also volunteered for Mens’ Garden Club of Tidewater.

A celebration of life will be held on the beautiful property Walt & Aurie maintained at 325 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA at 1pm Sat. April 21. Parking is available at Solid Rock Church, 245 Indian Creek Rd. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Currituck Master Gardeners or to Norfolk Botanical Gardens in memory of Walter Baldwin III. Testimonies can be shared at vacremationsociety.com.

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Tears fill my eyes as I remember all of our fun times growing up and getting together at Grandma and Grandpa Coates for holiday dinners. The laughter was so wonderful and kidding around with Walt, Gerry, Roger, Bruce, Gus and Brenda. All cousins. Brenda and I were the only girls in the family and boy did we get teased ! These were just a few of the boys in the family, but we were the oldest. I guess I have tears because as I've gotten older, In my mind, I feel younger and that we would all go on forever on this old earth of ours. We will meet again in that beautiful place called heaven. My love goes out to the families who will gather at Walt's memorial. We will not be able to make it but our hearts and thoughts will be with Walt's families. God's Blessing on you dear Walt. We love you.

Walt became endeared to our family after he and Bob became friends at the YMCA pool. Walt helped us start our own raised beds and often asked us to pick produce from their lovely gardens. We loved all of our days at their home and learned much about caring for our plants. He and Aurie often dropped by our home with their produce to share with our large family. Their smiles and kindness were contagious. Walt and Aurie raised and sold Japanese Red Maple trees to support their missionary son and his family in Cambodia. He was a true master of horticulture. He was once given hundreds of pounds of daffodil bulbs. We took loads of them and gave them away at church, local farms and the YMCA. His flowers are multiplying all over Chesapeake and as far west as Amelia, Va. We have missed Walt and Aurie’s visits since their health has failed them. We trust that Walt is safe in the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ and that we will see him again one day!

Walt was a true gentleman- wise and generous with his knowledge and the fruits of his gardening passion. I am fortunate to have meet him and to have a part of him continuing to grow in my humble garden. Thoughts and prayers to all who loved him.

Thanks for the lessons, the laughs, and all the memories we made in the gardens over the years, you were my teacher and friend very grateful for you and I am glad you are now my garden angel I will miss you old friend.

Walt's opportunity in giving and assisting others had no limits. He always had a smile and willing to go the extra mile for one and all. The Currituck Master Gardeners were blessed to have had him as one of our members plus sharing with us his expertise but more importantly being our friend. Thank you Walt! May God be with his family.

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I so sorry for your loss but what a great man to call Father and to guide you to the man you are today. God bless him and keep him safe til you see him again, love and blessings karen

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