It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter W. Gales of Northbrook, Illinois, who passed away on June 15, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his spouse Orvilla Gales; his stepchildren, Linda Tompkins (Michael) and Michael Wong (Bernadette); his grandchildren, Christopher Tompkins (Rhyen), Jennifer Tompkins (Matthew Sitter), Jonathan Wong and Sarah Wong (Brian Lena); his great grandchildren, Rhys and Henry Tompkins; his sister Rita Rak (Stanley); his nephew Stanton Rak; and his niece Sheryl D'Amato.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Ships, PO Box 2020, Garden Valley, TX 75771 (http://www.mercyships.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home

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June 22, 2023

Ruth Anderson wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Orvilla, We wish we could be there today for Wally's memorial service. What a tremendous example he has been of someone who loved God and served others. He was such a faithful visitor of the WBC people. And his smile was always an encouragement to all of us. I am praying for you today. Amidst the tears, may there be joy for the life Wally lived and gratefulness for the joy he now experiences in God's presence. With love, Andy and Ruth Anderson”

June 21, 2023

Scott Moffatt wrote a sympathy message

“I remember Mr. Gales growing up at WBC. He & his beautiful wife, Mrs. Orvilla Gales, were always welcoming, smiling faces! I love & admire his desire to give to Mercy Ships. It is another evidence of their continual love & support of missions. They were always supportive of me in my various missions experiences with CRU as college student & young adult. May God comfort each family member in a personal & intimate way. Hugs & Prayers to Mrs. Orvilla especially from Katrina (Eager) Moffatt”