Walter, Elden Keith, 1928-2016
Person
Dates
- Existence: April 4, 1928 to January 9, 2016
Biographical
Elden Keith Walter was born on April 4, 1928 at Elma, Washington, and passed away at 87 years old on January 9, 2016 at Centralia, Washington. His wife was Arlys L. George-Walter-Qualley and his two daughters, Eve Garlyn and Eldena Colon. Elden Walter was most well-known as a Seventh-day Adventist American evangelist (famous for using an “Airatorium” in place of a tent) and author in the mid-20th century. He also served as a pastor, a mission pilot instrumental in the formation of Maranatha Flights International (now Maranatha Volunteers International), Field School Evangelism teacher with Andrews University, Director of the Bible School for the Voice of Prophecy, Ministerial Secretary for both the Southwestern Union and Pennsylvania Conferences, an international seminar speaker, and an administrator of companies overseeing retirement and assisted living facilities.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Elden Walter Papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 333
Content Description
This collection consists largely of items related to Elden Walter’s evangelistic work, including advertisements and handouts; writings of his and others, and a few miscellaneous items, such as notes, photographs and DVD’s of his travels.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1954 - 1991
Elden Walter Papers
Accession
Identifier: Collection 333
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1954 - 1991