Walter Lavern Addington passed away in his home in Big Rapids, Michigan on Sunday, March 10, 2019 from congestive heart failure, with his family by his side. Walter was born in Paris, Michigan on November 27, 1932 to Dennis and Mary Lola Addington. He married Ruth Larsen on July 25, 1952. They had three sons. He worked at Miller Industries in Reed City until 1967 when he moved his family to Grand Rapids and started working for Steelcase. He worked there until his retirement in 1991. He was an avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was also a member of the Creston Rod and Gun Club for 50 years where he enjoyed playing cards with fellow members. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, and his wife, Ruthie, of 51 years. He is survived by his sons, Maxwell (Deborah), Bryan (Kathy) and Parry (Karyrl); grandchildren, Jennifer Addington, Erica (Trevor) Kreft, Melissa (David) Shoebridge, Joshua Addington, Katarine (Chris) Blowers and Amber Addington; great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Mynah, Caeden, Jason and one yet to be born; brother, Robert (Ellen) Addington; many nieces and nephews as well as his companion of 13 years, Eleanor Doorn. A Memorial will be held on May 18, 2019 at the Creston Rod and Gun Club at 2815 Pettis, Ada, MI 49301. Memorial donations may be made to your local hospice organization or to Spectrum Health Hospice.