Beverly Walters

Sep 28, 1943 -

Aug 28, 2025

Beverly Ann "Bev" Walters passed away peacefully on Aug. 28, 2025, at the age of 81.

Born in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 28, 1943, to Robert and Dorothy Edlund, Bev moved with her family to Homer, Alaska, in the late 1940s. She graduated from Homer High School in 1961, where she was known for her kind spirit and the way she made everyone feel welcome; serving as a class Vice President, Secretary and member of the Future Homemakers of America.

Bev's early years working in her mother's restaurant, the Sterling Cafe, sparked a lifelong love of cooking. For her, food was never just a meal—it was love expressed through every dish. Her meals were a gift of herself, made with generosity and care, leaving friends and family nourished in both body and spirit.

On Oct. 2, 1964, Bev married the love of her life, John "Bud" Walters. Together they shared 55 years of marriage filled with laughter, partnership and devotion. For 25 of those years, they owned and operated Bud's Aircraft at Merrill Field, where they built not only a successful business but also a circle of lasting friendships within the aviation community.

Bev's life was marked by service, faith and hospitality. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who gave freely of her time and talents. She was an active member of Turnagain United Methodist Church, served with Lions Club International Air-Crossroads and, for over 30 years, she and Bud welcomed Anchorage Bucs baseball players into their home for the summer, treating them like family. Her love for people, rooted in faith and lived out through service, will be remembered by all whose lives she touched.

Bev was preceded in death by her husband, John "Bud" Walters; and sister, Lani Edlund. She is survived by her sister, Carole Tipton; sons, John (Kimberly) Walters Jr. and Rick Walters; grandson, Ryan (Rachel) Walters and their children Landon, Ashlyn and Benjamin; stepdaughters, Marcy, Misty and Marla; many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Netta Walters; and chosen family, Pat Stopher.

She will be remembered for her unwavering faith in God, her dedication to family, her generosity and her unmatched hospitality. Her home, and especially her kitchen, was a place of gathering and giving — a reflection of a legacy that continues in those she cherished.