Walter L. "Walt" Sturrock
Burial Details
Obituaries
Eagle County Blade page 3 - February 15, 1900
DEATH OF WALTER STURROCK.
Word has been received here of the death of Walter STURROCK at Victor the first of the week, presumably on Tuesday, although this is not stated definitely. The funeral occurred on Wednesday. No particulars as to the cause of Mr. STURROCK's demise are at hand.
Walt STURROCK, as he was familiarly known, was one of the early settlers of Eagle county and for many years was prominently identified with its interests. At one time he was considered fairly well off and during the years of his prosperity could always be relied upon as a substantial supporter of any public enterprise. He was largely interested in mining and carried interest in several important leases at various times, which however, did not turn out favorably, and when he left the district three or four years ago his fortune had been about dissipated and he endeavored to recuperate in other fields. At one time he was a stockholder in the banking firm of Lindsey, Fleming & Co., and for years conducted a saloon business in Red Cliff and Gilman.
From Gilman he went to Leadville, from there to Denver and from Denver to Victor. Deceased was a thorough mechanic and expert machinist and the last hear of him at Victor he was running a hoister on one of the mines in that district. He was about 50 years of age and was a member of the Elks and Caledonians.
Walter STURROCK was best known as a large-hearted, generous and fun-loving native of Scotland, although conspicuously loyal to his adopted country and to his friends. No one in distress ever applied to him in vain if it were in his power to grant relief. The obsequies occurred at Victor. Mrs. STURROCK survives him.
