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Dwayne Walters always thought Anchorage Tom Walters adds, “His children, grandchildren and
was a great place to serve in the military. great-grandchildren are very proud of him and have a
“At that time, Alaska was not a state, so we fine heritage and family values to carry-on.”
received overseas pay. Billie and I always
wanted to go back but never made it.” Ed. Note: Slaton Bakery has been in continuous operation
since 1923. It is currently owned and operated by Barney’s
He was discharged on December 3, 1946, son, Sherrell, and wife Robin and their son Chad, Barney’s
returned to Slaton and went back to work at grandson.
the Slaton Bakery for two years. He worked
at Baldridge Bakery for 23 years and at White
Swan until he retired in 1989. Dwayne and
Billie Jean had three children, Sharon, Allen
and Tommy. He lost his wife in 1999 in a tragic
car accident but continued to live in Slaton
until about a year ago. One of his favorite
activities was having coffee with friends at
the bank while their wives had coffee at the
bakery. The 92-year-old even delivered Meals
on Wheels “to the old people” until recently.

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