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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Walter G. Ineson (1949-2009)
Walter G. “Goose” Ineson, a lifelong Yonkers, NY resident, died on Sunday March 2, 2009 at Saint John’s Riverside Hospital; he was 59 Years old.
He was born on July 16, 1949 to Walter and Margaret Raethke Ineson in Yonkers where he was raised and educated. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Gorton High School, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Manhattan College.
Mr. Ineson was an engineer for Verizon Business in Pleasantville for over ten years until his retirement in 2008. Previously, he was employed as an engineer for Ward Leonard Electric Company in Mount Vernon for several years.
Mr. Inenson served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Walter was a member of the Boys from the First Hole Golf League, the North Yonkers Scholarship Fund, the North Yonkers Boys and Girls Club, the Shamrocks and the Lakers Club.
He was an avid golfer.
He married Patricia McDonald in Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Ineson survives and lives in Yonkers. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Thomas Ineson and his wife, Doreen of Somers, NY and Michael Ineson and his wife (Sandra) of Westhaven, CT., and one sister, Margaret Baxley of Orlando, FL.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Whalen and Ball Funeral Home on Thursday, March 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and on Friday, March 6 from 10 AM-12:30 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on Friday, March 6 at 1 PM.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the North Yonkers Scholarship Fund, 10 Homecrest Oval, Yonkers, N.Y. 10703 or the Arlene Torpey McDonald Scholarship Fund, 209 Roberts Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703 or Saint Claire’s Friary, 110 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY 10703 or the Good Shepherd Province Center, 2530 21st Ave., Astoria, NY 11105.
Editor’s Note: This obituary appeared in The Journal News on March 4, 2009.
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A Reflection
Walter Ineson, our dear friend and colleague, was a charter member of the Boys from the 1st Hole Golf League which formed in 1992. For seventeen years, he served as the league’s official score keeper and as a member of the executive board. Engineers like Walter are highly skilled professionals who strive to make the world a better place. He was always able to use his organizational and planning skills to make our lives easier and more meaningful, whether he was golfing, fundraising for numerous charities, or enjoying the company of his loving wife, family, and friends.
Walter was well-known for his dedication, fairness, honesty, and rationality, especially when important decisions were needed in league or tourney play. Leading 36 or so diverse and independent peers in an amateur golf league is no easy task. Yet, leadership does constitute service to others and Walter was a wonderful leader who modeled essential values such as care, and concern, and connectedness, as well as an understanding of the common good.
Walter was also a superb golfer, committed to the process of excellence while stroking countless shots and putts on the Dunwoodie Golf Course driving range and putting green. He loved to learn and share new things about driving, chipping, and putting, always seeking better ways to play a game where winning is virtually impossible.
Much like the legendary Bagger Vance, he knew that golfers can’t beat a course or really win – we can only play the game, accept our own human shortcomings, and deal with the frustrating realities of sandtraps and undulating greens.
Most importantly, Walter was a man who understood love, affection, and camaraderie. He loved his wife and family, showed deep affection for his friends, and enjoyed spending downtime with his golfing buddies. He smiled easily, forgave quickly, tolerated and modified our egocentrism, and always volunteered to help one person or another without complaint or a need for recognition. His abilities were exemplary in the honored traditions of public discourse and storytelling.
In another month, league play will resume at the Dunwoodie Golf Course. When you get to the 18th tee which is high on a Yonkers hill, hit your drive well, remember Walter, and watch the ball as it gently flies toward heaven.
Please feel free to click on the comments line below and share your thoughts and feelings about Walter.
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Ineson, Walter [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Walter is a member of the Class of 1971.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
Ineson, Walter [MC1971]
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