Walter Josiah BETHEL

Walter Josiah BETHEL

Male 1925 - 2014  (88 years)

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  • Name Walter Josiah BETHEL 
    Birth 11 Jun 1925  New York City, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    CAUS Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease  
    Census 15 Apr 1930  630 East 138th St. Bronx, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Census 1 Apr 1940  630 East 138th St. Bronx, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Census 1 Apr 1950  1165 Virginia Ave., Bronx, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Education High School NYC 
    MILI US Army Air Force 1943-1946 - Matt Falvey

    Database: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Source located : November 13, 2005 11:17 PM
    Name: Walter J Bethel
    Birth Year: 1925
    Race: White, citizen
    Nativity State or Country: New York
    State: New York
    County or City: Bronx

    Enlistment Date: 3 Aug 1943
    Enlistment State: New York
    Enlistment City: New York City
    Branch: No branch assignment
    Branch Code: No branch assignment
    Grade: Private
    Grade Code: Private
    Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
    Source: Civil Life
    Education: 2 years of high school
    Civil Occupation: Student Codes 0x, 2x, 4x and 6x as pertain to students will be converted, for machine records purposes, to the code number 992.
    Marital Status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 66
    Weight: 000

    Source Information:
    National Archives and Records Administration. U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946 [Archival Database]; World War II Army Enlistment Records; Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, Record Group 64; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD.

    Walter J Bethel in the U.S., Marine Corps Muster Rolls, 1798-1958

    Name: Walter J Bethel
    Muster Date: Oct 1943
    Enlistment Date: 4 Aug 1943
    Rank: Private First Class
    Station: Third Guard Company, Guard Battalion, Navy Building, Washington, D C  [3
    Occupation School 1940, J A M(?) Machine Operator - Commercial Bank 1950, New York Policeman & Detective, Chief Of Capitol Police- Arizona 1973-1984  [2
    Religion Roman Catholic 
    _UID AE499817EC714097963EEDAE111279997EB7 
    Death 5 Jan 2014  Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial 15 Jan 2014  National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 


    • 1930 US Census. State New York, Incorporated place New York City, County Bronx, Block no H, enumerated on April 15.
      209/18/630 East 138th St. Bronx, New York. USA

      Bethel Walter, Son, Male, White, Age last birthday - 4 years 8/12, Single, Attended school or college anytime since Sept 1 1929 - No, Whether able to read and write - Blank, POB person - New York, POB father - British West Indies, POB Mother - Irish Free State, Occupation - None.

      1940 US Census.
      Department of Commerce - Bureau of Census
      State - New York, Incorporated place - New York, Ward of City - I,
      Uninicorporated place - , County - Bronx, Township or other division of county - , Block Nos - H, Institution - ,
      Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule, Supervisor's District No 22, Enumeration District No 3-89, Sheet 2-B. Enumerated by me on April 4, 1940, Agnes O'Keefe, Enumerator.

      Address, 630, East 138th Street, Bronx, New York, New York, USA

      Household Data - Number of Household in order of visitation - 50, House owned (0) or rented (R) - O, Value of Household if owned or monthly rental if rented - 30

      Enter * after name of person furnishing information.

      Bethel Walter, Son, Male, White, Age last birthday - 14, Single, Attended school or college anytime since March 1 1940 - Yes, Highest grade of school completed - 8, CODE (Leave blank) - 8, POB - New York, CODE (Leave blank) - 56, Citizenship - , Residence - In what place did this person live on April 1, 1935 - Same House, CODE (Leave blank) , 21 Was this person AT WORK for pay or profit in private or non emergency Govt. work during week of March 24-30 (Yes or No) - No,
      22 If not, was he at work on, or assigned to, public EMERGENCY WORK, (WPA, NYA, CCC, etc.) during week of March 24-30? (Yes of No) - No,
      23. If neither at work nor assigned to public emergency work. ("No: in Cols. 21 ans 22) 23 Was this person SEEKING WORK? (Yes or No) - No,
      24 If not seeking work did he HAVE A JOB, business, etc.? (Yes or No)? - No,
      25 For persons answering "No" to quest. 21, 22, 23, and 24 Indicate whether engaged in home housework (H), in school (S), unable to work (U), or other (O) - OT , CODE - S, Number of weeks worked in 1939 (Equivalent in full time weeks) - 0, Amount of money wages or salary received (including commissions) - 0, Did this person receive income of $350 or more from sources other than money wages or salary ? (Yes or No) - No.

      US Army Air Force 1943-1946 - see military

      1950 US Census

      Felton John, Head, White, Male, Age 47, Widower, Born - Ireland, Citizenship - Yes, Worker - Yes, Hours worked - 54, Head Waiter - Club Private.
      Felton Mary, Daughter, White, Female, Age 21, Never Married, Born - New York, Worker - Yes, Hours Worked - 40, Stenographer - Insurance Co.
      Bettle Margaret, Daughter, White, Female, Age 20, Married, Born - New York, Worker - Yes, Hours Worked - 40, Carter(?) Insurance - Insurance Co.
      Bettle Walter, Son-in-Law, White, Male, Age 23, Married, Born - New York, Worker - Yes, Hours Worked - 37, J A M(?) Machine Operator - Commercial Bank.

      Image CensusUSA>Felton downloaded but not assigned a Source No. (FeltonJohn_1950USCenSCFull.pdf)

      Findagrave.com

      Birth:
      Jun. 11, 1925
      Death:
      Jan. 5, 2014

      Bethel, Walter
      Died on January 5, 2014 at the age of 88. Born June 11, 1925, Walter was born to Delia and Walter Senior, and was the loving brother to Ruth, Harold, and Mary. Walter began his life in the "Hell's Kitchen" section of New York City, and grew up in the South Bronx attending St. Luke's Grammar School, Monroe High School and Geneva High School in Geneva, New York.

      Walter was a proud military veteran of World War II serving a member of the US Army Air Corps.

      After being discharged from the US Army, Walter met and married Margaret (Rita) Felton and was a devoted and loving husband of 55 years until his beloved Rita's untimely passing in 2003.

      Walter dedicated his life to law enforcement serving 20 years as member of the New York City Police Department, retiring as a sergeant. Upon his retirement, Walter moved himself and family to Scottsdale, AZ in 1973. Walter became a member of the Arizona Capitol Police, rising to the rank of Chief of the Capitol Police before retiring in January 1984.

      Walter was an avid golfer and a sports fan, a passion he shared with his family. Walter was preceded in death by his wife Rita and his son Mark. Walter is survived by his sons Richard and his wife Sherrie, Robert and his wife Patti, Christopher and his wife LeAnn, and Mark's wife Stacey Bethel-Peterson. Walter is also survived by his grandchildren, Erin and her husband Rick, Matthew and his wife Jenet, Samuel, Sarah, Jon, Brian, Kylie, Sydney and John, and his great-grandchildren, Ide, Grady, Nolan, Adam, and Ella.

      Walter was a gentleman, kind, generous, thoughtful, and authentic. He was a loving, devoted, husband, father, and friend.

      Funeral mass will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234 on Tuesday, January 14 at 10:00 AM.

      Interment will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85024 on Wednesday, January 15 at 10:30 AM.

      Donations in Walter's name may be made to , 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.

      Arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Home of Gilbert, Az. ARIZONA REPUBLIC 12 JAN 2014

      Note: U S ARMY AIR CORPS WW II

      Burial:
      National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
      Phoenix
      Maricopa County
      Arizona, USA
      Plot: SEC 60 SITE 1249

      Created by: D. & J. Altman
      Record added: Jan 12, 2014
      Find A Grave Memorial# 123319710
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      Social Security Death Index

      Name: Walter Bethel
      Born: 11 Jun 1925
      Died: 5 Jan 2014
      State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)

      WALTER BETHEL Walter Bethel, 88, of Gilbert, Ariz., passed away Jan. 5, 2014. Born June 11, 1925,

      Walter was born to Delia and Walter Sr., and was the loving brother to Ruth, Harold and Mary.

      Walter began his life in the "Hell's Kitchen" section of New York City, and grew up in the South Bronx, attending St. Luke's Grammar School, Monroe High School and Geneva High School in Geneva, N.Y.

      Walter was a proud military veteran of World War II, serving as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps.

      After being discharged from the U.S. Army, Walter met and married Margaret "Rita" Felton, and was a devoted and loving husband, of 55 years, until his beloved Rita's untimely passing in 2003.

      Walter dedicated his life to law enforcement serving 20 years as member of the New York City Police Department, retiring as a sergeant. Upon his retirement, Walter moved himself and family to Scottsdale, Ariz. in 1973.

      Walter became a member of the Arizona Capitol Police, rising to the rank of chief of the Capitol Police before retiring in January 1984.

      Walter was an avid golfer and a sports fan, a passion he shared with his family.

      Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; and his son, Mark.

      Walter is survived by his sons, Richard and his wife, Sherrie, Robert and his wife, Patti, and Christopher and his wife, LeAnn; and by Mark's wife, Stacey Bethel-Peterson. Walter is also survived by his grandchildren, Erin and her husband, Rick, Matthew and his wife, Jenet, Samuel, Sarah, Jon, Brian, Kylie, Sydney and John; and his great-grandchildren, Ide, Grady, Nolan, Adam and Ella.

      Walter was a gentleman, kind, generous, thoughtful, and authentic. He was a loving, devoted, husband, father, and friend.

      Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234.

      Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024.

      Donations in Walter's name may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Home in Gilbert

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    Person ID I219  falvey08
    Last Modified 28 May 2022 

    Father Walter Josiah BETHEL,   b. 16 Sep 1895, Barbados, British West Indies Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jun 1972, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Bridget (Delia) FITZPATRICK,   b. 18 Sep 1891, Cashleen, Renvyle, Co Galway, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Dec 1979, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 28 Jan 1922  Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F494  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret (Rita) FELTON,   b. 13 Nov 1928, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 May 2003, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 1 Oct 1949  St Luke's RC Church, 623 East 138th St., Bronx, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address Address:
    Walter & Rita BETHEL
    7820 E Camelback Drive, suite 206 building #21 Scotsdale  
    _UID 4EBD187FB77949E3BFB2C8531CEEAA246229 
    Children 
     1. (Confidential)
     2. (Confidential)
     3. (Confidential)
     4. Mark John BETHEL,   b. 23 Jan 1964, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Feb 2008, Republic, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 44 years)
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    Family ID F166  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2020 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 Jun 1925 - New York City, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 15 Apr 1930 - 630 East 138th St. Bronx, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1 Apr 1940 - 630 East 138th St. Bronx, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1 Oct 1949 - St Luke's RC Church, 623 East 138th St., Bronx, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1 Apr 1950 - 1165 Virginia Ave., Bronx, New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 5 Jan 2014 - Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 15 Jan 2014 - National Memorial Cemetery Of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Documents
    BethelWalter_1930USCen_SC289
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    BethelWalter_1940USCen_SC2302
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    Headstones
    HeadstonesBethelWalterMargaretPhoenixUSA.jpg
    HeadstonesBethelWalterMargaretPhoenixUSA.jpg
    Plot: Plot: SEC 60 SITE 1249

  • Sources 
    1. [S289] 1930 US Census.

    2. [S2302] 1940 US Census.

    3. [S569] BethelWalterJ_ArmyEnlistmentRecord.pdf.