Selman E. “Bud” Walter, age 84, of Ulysses, Kansas and formerly of Hugoton, Kansas and Beaver, Oklahoma died Sunday, June 24, 2012. He was born July 12, 1927 in Elmwood, Oklahoma, to the late Mac and Ferol (Pinnell) Walter and was the brother of Joye Anthony and the late Twila Crossley.

Bud served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was an active member of the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79.

He is survived by his wife, Mabel (Groves) Walter of Ulysses, Kansas; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Marilyn (Hoover) Walter of Wichita, Kansas; and his grandchildren, Christina Walter of Takoma Park, Maryland, and Bryce Walter of Wichita, Kansas.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses, Kansas with Reverend Bill Harrold officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79. Memorial contributions may be given in lieu of flowers to the Shelton Memorial Christian Church or the Grant County Senior Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.