Walter Elwin Tallman

Walter Elwin Tallman, 61, passed away peacefully in Traverse City, MI on July 14, 2022. Walter was born on July 4, 1961, in Flint, MI. He is the son of Joanne Marie (Stickney) Tallman and Hiram Edward Tallman. Walter married Marion Helen (Carpenter) Tallman on June 21, 1980, at Davison Free Methodist Church in Davison, MI. He spent 42 years married to the love of his life, raising three children along the way. Walter graduated high school and went on to the workforce, beginning his career in carpentry. He took to the profession quickly becoming a very skilled carpenter that could build and fix just about anything. In Walter’s spare time he loved getting outdoors and enjoying nature; this included fishing, mushroom hunting or just getting out and two-tracking for a bit. He was a man of many talents as well; he was known as a great artist and singer, even going on to write a few songs himself. Walter also had a knack for cooking, not only enjoying it but also being great at it. As time went on, and Walter got busier, he always found time to care for the plants that he grew, making this a daily commitment in busy times. You could also always catch Walter reading his bible. He was a man of faith and an avid follower of Jesus Christ. He took many of the teachings of the bible and applied those to his own life, one lesson being his kindness; and willingness to befriend anyone. Above all though, he was a family man, who was the caretaker for his mother until she passed, and the caretaker for his wife until the day he died. Walter will be missed by all and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Walter will be lovingly remembered by his wife Marion Tallman; son Lee Osral (Katie) Tallman; daughters Tia Dominica Gains, and Unique Marie Gains; brother Kevin Tallman; grandchildren Tyler Tallman, Ella Tallman, John Grey, Ja’neyah Grey, and Amira Johnson; and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Hiram Edward Tallman; mother Joanne Marie (Stickney) Tallman; grandfather Osro Tallman, and Elwin Stickney; grandmother Hazel (Wilson) Tallman, and Adeline (Green) Stickney. The memorial service was held at his home in South Boardman, MI on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Walter Elwin Tallman

July 4, 1961 - July 14, 2022