1.WalterCharlesDresser, born July 03, 1928 in 3517 13th St. N.W., Washington, DC; died December 15, 2005 in 205 E. Battleboro Avenue, Battleboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of 2. FrankCharles BemisDresser and 3. NettieMaeMoses. He married (1) CharlotteMathewsBoice June 14, 1952 in Court Street Methodist Church, City of Lynchburg, Virginia. She was born December 31, 1928 in City of Harrisonburg, Virginia, and died October 15, 2007 in 205 E. Battleboro Avenue, Battleboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of James Hillyer Boice and Charlotte Yancey.
Notes for Walter Charles Dresser:
1) Government of the District of Columbia, Department of Health, Certificate of Live Birth:
Place of Birth:
District of Columbia, 3517 13th St. N.W.
Registration No:
313403
Dist. No:
29
Time of Receipt:
Acknowledged 1928 JUL 10 AM 9 46
Full Name of Child:
Walter Charles Dresser
Sex of Child:
Male
Legitimate:
Yes
Date of birth:
July 3 1928
Father --
Full Name:
Frank Charles Dresser
Residence:
3517 13th St. N.W.
Color:
White
Age at last birthday:
38 years
Birthplace:
Minneapolis, Minn
Occupation:
Clerk
Mother --
Full Name:
Nettie Mae Moses
Residence:
3517 13th St. N.W.
Color:
White
Age at last birthday:
24 years
Birthplace:
Appomattox, Va.
Occupation:
Housewife
No. of children born to this mother, including present birth:
2
No. of children of this mother now living: 2
Certificate of Attending Physician or Midwife --
I hereby certify that I attended at the birth of this child, that it occurred on the date above stated, at 10 P.M., that the child was born alive (1), and that the above information in so far as not based upon my personal observation was furnished by F. C. Dresser whose relationship to this child is that of father and whose address is 3517 13th St. N.W.
Signature of W. Raymond Thomas (Physician or Midwife)
Address 1417 Newton St. N.W.
Dated July 8, 1928
Date issued August 22, 2003, stamped number DC304604
[Note 1: The age listed for my grandfather is incorrect; he was born in 1880, so was actually 48 years old when my father was born.]
[Note 2: The birthplace listed for my grandfather is also incorrect; he was actually born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.]
2) More about Dad:
- Graduate of Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1950-A
- Wrote the music for the VMI Tribute, used as school song for many years
- Played the organ at the Natural Bridge in Lexington, VA
- Almost completed his master's in music at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore
- Worked for the Allen Organ Company in Macungie, PA
- Worked for Whitsel Music in Harrisonburg, VA
- Worked for Rocky Mount Instruments, a subsidiary of the Allen Organ Company, in Rocky Mount, NC
- Proprietor of Bresler's 33 Flavors in Tarrytown Mall, Rocky Mount, NC, from 1971-(?? late 1970's to early 1980's)
- Was church organist for Christ Church Episcopal (Rocky Mount, NC) for many years
- Was church organist for St. John's Episcopal (Battleboro, NC) for many years
3) News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - December 18, 2005
Deceased Name: Walter Dresser
BATTLEBORO -- Walter Dresser was born July 3, 1928, and departed this life to be with his Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at the age of 77.
He was the second son of the late Frank Charles Dresser and the late Nettie Mae Moses Dresser Martin of Appomattox, VA, he was also the step son of Dottridge Martin. He was a dedicated and devoted member of St. John's Episcopal Church, where he readily served as the church organist for thirty years. He loved music so much t hat not only did he play at St. John's he also played the organ for Christ Church Episcipal, St. Andrews and other area churches. That's when he wasn't working for Allen Organ at Rocky Mount Instruments. Walter, who co-composed The VMI Tribute, was a graduate of VMI: class of 1950-A. His graduate education in musicology at the Peabody Conservatory of Music was cut short by the death of his loving father.
As the former owner and operator of Bressler's 33 Flavors in Tarrytown Mall he was a beloved figure in our community. How couldn't he be when he could do anything, even if it meant installing an organ in an aircraft carrier or playing the organ while he simultaneously walked his youngest daughter down the asile?
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 53 years, Charlotte B. Dresser. He also leaves behind three daughters, Janette Boice Dresser of Battleboro, Mary Moses Dresser Taffet and husband, Steve of Syracuse, NY and Susan Yancey Dresser Barritt and husband, Tom of Cary, NC. Walter also leaves behnd his legacy in his five grandchildren, Samuel Pride III and Traevonne Charles Pride, Michael David Taffet, Kristen Sommer Barritt and Sean Thomas Barritt. He also leaves behind many friends who loved him for his kind heart his generous spirit and his creative mind.
He was preceded in death by his only son, David Charles Dresser, older brother, Frank Thomas Dresser, his half sister, Pauline Polkinhorne, his half brother, Adolphe Dresser and infant granddaughter, Amanda Dresser.
Visitation will be held Monday December 19, 2005 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Bowling Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held following visitation at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Bowling Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the nurses, doctors and other staff at Nash General ICU for their outstanding work, dedication, support and kindness.
As Walt was always a strong supporter of education as well as a man who would do anything to make sure that not even a penny of hard earned money was ever wasted, the family ask that those wishing to send flowers instead give to the Educational Fund for his grandsons Sammuel and Traevonne Pride. Please send contributions payable to St. John's Episcopal Church, address: Walter Dresser Educational Fund c/o St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. box 577, Battleboro, N.C. 27809. Thank you.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bowling Funeral Home & Crematory, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC)
Date: December 18, 2005
Edition: Final
Page: B11
Record Number: irooi589
Copyright (c) 2005 The News and Observer
Notes for Charlotte Mathews Boice:
- Graduate of Madison College (currently known as James Madison University)
- Photographer for the SchoolMarm, Madison's yearbook
- Taught mathematics at the junior high and high school levels
- Tutored math on a part-time basis through Nash Community College
