Melba Bernice Walters, a Bainbridge Island resident for over 80 years, died Sept. 27 at the North Auburn Rehabilitation Center. She was 94.

She was born Jan. 25, 1909, in Port Blakely to Charles C. and Emily Yankowksi, the youngest of seven children.

She graduated form Winslow High School in 1927.

She married James J. Walters on Feb. 28, 1930 in San Francisco. They moved back to Bainbridge Island in 1932, where Melba resided until December 4, 1993 when she moved to the Parkside West retirement facility in Auburn.

She enjoyed being with her family, playing cards and bingo, walking, travel and her friends.

She was a member of Eagle Harbor Congregational Church in Winslow.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Walters, Sr. in 1965. Melba is survived by two sons, James, Jr. (Norma) and Jon Sr. (Linda); six grandchildren Carolee, Jon Jr., Connie, Vicki, Steven, and Jeffrey; and four great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.