Orval W. Salter

Orval W. Salter, 85, Independence, Mo. died March 22, 2004, at Regency Care Center. A memorial service will be held 10:30 am, Sat., March 27, 2004 at Beacon Heights Community of Christ Church. Committal services will be private. Visitation will be 7-8:30 pm, Friday at Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to help Donna Mireles, who is battling cancer. Contributions should be sent c/o Sandy�s Restaurant, 301 N. 291 Hwy., Indep., Mo. 64056. Mr. Salter was born Sept. 12, 1918 in McKenzie, AL, and had lived in Independence since 1950. He was a carpenter and an Army veteran of WW II. He was a Deacon at the church. He enjoyed fishing and the friendship and love of the patrons and staff of Sandy�s Restaurant. He is survived by daughter, Doris F. Mengel; Canon City, CO; daughter, Cheryl Walls, Indep., MO; brother, Thomas Salter, Roanoke, VA; brother, Jerry Salter, Indep., MO; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family would also like to thank Sharon Millmaker for her kindness and attention as his caregiver. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.speakschapel.com.