The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 516 A portrait of Carl Walters appears in this publication. CARL WALTERS. The fine orchard which Carl Walters developed on the Tieton is said to be one of the most valuable within that whole section of the state. It is the largest in the Tieton district and is modernly equipped and highly cultivated, bringing rich returns to its owners. Mr. Walters always took the greatest pride in its cultivation and development and so well did he succeed that the high reputation which he enjoyed as an orchardist was fully deserved. Many were the friends who mourned his death when, on the 24th of April, 1916, he passed away, leaving a bereaved family who keenly felt this great loss. His memory remains with them and the good name which he left continues as a consolation to them. Mr. Walters was a native of Sweden and came to America at the age of about twenty years. Crossing not only the ocean but the entire continent, he took up his abode in Seattle, Washington, where at first he engaged in carpentering. Later he successfully operated a sawmill at Stanwood, Washington, not only proving himself thoroughly competent in lumber work but also displaying great natural ability for business transactions. Although Mr. Walters was ever shrewd and careful in his dealings, he never took advantage of another and his whole career reflects honor upon his name. In 1900 he changed his occupation entirely, acquiring one hundred and twenty acres on the Tieton and also forty acres on the Ahtanum, in addition to eighty acres on the Indian reservation. He took up his residence at Everett and developed the property, planting sixty acres to orchard, this being the largest in the Tieton valley. Ever progressive and alert, Mr. Walters made this one of the most valuable fruit-raising properties in the state, the family now deriving a most gratifying income as a result of his untiring labor and business foresight. He made many valuable improvements, instituting up-to-date equipment and erecting modern buildings. Not only did he work for himself and his family but contributed by his labors to general development along horticultural lines, thus demonstrating what may be achieved when singleness of purpose combines with natural ability, thoroughness and experience. The large interests are now managed by Mrs. Walters and her sons. Mr. Walters was united in marriage to Anna Anderson, a native of Norway and a daughter of Andrew and Annie (Olson) Anderson, the former of whom passed away in Norway. Subsequently the mother came to the United States with her family but she is now also deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Walters were born five children, of whom Percy and Deena, the two eldest, have passed away. The others are Chalmer, Earl and Carl. The family are highly respected in their neighborhood, enjoying the full confidence of all who know them. ,I r. Walters was a loyal and devoted Mason, being a member of the blue lodge, the Royal Arch chapter and the commandery. Helpfulness, which is one of the fundamental principles of this organization, ever guided him in his life's work. He was also a member of the Knights of The Maccabees and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In politics he was a republican but was never an office-seeker. He was thoroughly in accord with all movements for progress undertaken by the party and readily gave his support to such measures. Public office, however, did not attract him as his private interests demanded much of his time. Success came to him because of his inherent qualities and also because of that industry and thrift which he ever practiced. He left not only a fine example of what may be accomplished in this section of the country but he also left a name which stands out as that of a loyal, true citizen, a man who was ever faithful to his word. Such prosperity as came to him was but his just reward. Many were those who regretted his passing and who still miss him, but his loss was most sincerely felt by his loving family, who revere his memory as hallowed. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.