Walter Lewis Poolheco went to meet his Savior on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. In 1944, he was born in Polacca, to David and Evelyn Poolheco (Stick/Spider clan). He grew up in Winslow, attended some high school at Phoenix Indian and graduated from Winslow High School. His employment started around 10th grade working in the butcher shop of Sam Woo’s grocery store. He told his family that he gained good work ethics and practical life skills at this job. He was grateful to the Winslow PHS for giving him the opportunity to advance in his administrative position, which led him to become the service unit director at Towaoc Ute IHS. He also held administrative positions at Chinle, Tuba City and Winslow IHS. He worked as a residential advisor at Holbrook and Winslow dorms. Walter is survived by his wife, Edna Poolheco, sons, Anthony Poolheco (Sandy), Shaun and Ryan Baldwin and Tyson Poolheco; sister, Isabel Ortega (Johnny); seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren. At viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at Greer’s Mortuary. Services will be held at 1 p.m. (MST) on Friday, Nov. 17, at Winslow Christian School, located at 502 Airport Road in Winslow. Interment at Desert View. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
