Mr. Dearie was born on October 23, 1948 in Manilla, Philippines to the late Walter Dearie, Sr. and Bertha Wilda Dearie.
Walter proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He served as a Corpsman during Vietnam where he found his true calling, nursing. He graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in July of 1974 and immediately started working at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL. His entire 45 year career in nursing would be spent in the surgery department. He was especially equipped to allay young children’s fears with his wit and humor. Walter was friends with everyone he met. He loved car racing and was a 20 year season ticket holder at Chicagoland Speedway in Il. His other great loves were the Beatles and Volkswagen Beetles. Walter was a member of the VFW Post 6291 in Murray. He will be greatly missed as he was greatly loved.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 26 years, Mrs. Jan Dearie of Murray; sons, Walter Dearie and wife, Chelsea of Lakeland, FL, John Dearie and wife, Amy of Lakeland, FL; daughters, Dawn Thompson and husband Toby, of Lakeland, FL, Kathryn Wise and husband, Gene of Morris, IL; a brother, Richard Dearie and wife, Madonna of Casa Grande, AZ; sisters, Geraldine Reeves of Casa Grande, AZ, Wilda Todd of Casa Grande, AZ and granchildren, Kaley Thompson, Toby Thompson II, Jesse Dearie, Abigale Dearie, Liam Dearie, Johnathan Dearie, Jordyn Dearie, Allan Wise (Kelsea), Stephanie Wise, Sarah Wise.
A memorial service with military honors is set for 11 AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, 311 North 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071. His son, Walter Dearie will officiate. The memorial service for Mr. Dearie will be live streamed via Facebook live on Imes Funeral Home & Crematory Facebook page starting at 11 AM CST.
Burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL this summer.
His family welcomes visitors from 10 AM – 11 AM on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Regional Cancer Center, 204 South 9th Street, Murray, KY 42071, ATTN: Brett Miles.
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Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray is entrusted with caring for his family.