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Nations -- Walter W. Nations, 87, a native New Mexican, died Monday, August 14, 2000. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Estaline Nations; daughter, Nancy Ann Core and husband, Andrew, all of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Jane Core of Reston, VA and Susan Core of Albuquerque; sisters-in-law, Lucille Nations of Albuquerque and Dorothy Nations of Arrey, NM; three nieces; and one nephew. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Ada Nations; brothers, Emmett Nations and Preston Nations; and sister, Ruby Railston. Walter graduated from NMSU in 1936 with a degree in agriculture. During college he was active in sports and was the captain of 1935 Aggie Football Team, which played in the first college Sun Bowl. In 1984, he was honored by being selected the Outstanding Alumni for the School of Agriculture and Home Economics during their centennial celebration. During WWII, Walter served as Battalion Commander in the First Infantry Division and was highly decorated. After WWII, he was part of the reorganization of the NM National Guard culminating his service as the Commanding General of the 111th Artillery Brigade. Walter spent 17 years as an Agricultural Extension Agent with BIA-United Pueblo Agency. He retired from the Department of Agriculture as the State Director of Farmers Home Administration. At age 50, he entered a career in real estate and the appraisal field. He was a life member of the Albuquerque Board of Realtors, and assisted with the creation of the Farm Managers�and Rural Appraisers Society and the New Mexico Section of the Range Management Society. He worked for Bernalillo County for four years, serving as County Manager before retiring. Walter was a charter and life member of the North Albuquerque Lion's Club. Lion Nations served as District Governor and President of the Past District Governors�Association. He was an avid golfer, belonging to New Mexico Men's Golf Association; the Albuquerque Golf Association; and the Old Timers Association. From their inceptions, Walter was active with the Christian Student Center at UNM; and the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home. Walter was a member of Montgomery Church of Christ. Services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Mike Manley, Minister officiating. Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m., at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd. NW, 87120; Endowed Scholarship at NMSU, P.O. Box 3590, Las Cruces, NM 88003; or to the charity of your choice. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
        Published on: Fri August 18, 2000