Aug. 26, 1925 - April 15, 2010MISHAWAKA - Walter Ernest Crowel, 84, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully at Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn on April 15, 2010. "Walt" was born August 26, 1925, in Mishawaka, IN, the son of Walter and Mabel (Beebe) Crowel. After graduating from South Bend Riley High School, he served in the Army Air Corps, then returned home to work with his father and brothers in the family dairy business. Hillview Dairy was a successful processor and retailer of dairy and bakery products throughout the 1950s and 60s, with 17 retail locations throughout northern Indiana. When the family business was sold in 1970, Walter moved his family to Arizona and was self-employed in the automotive parts distribution industry until his retirement in 1996. As a member of the Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, Walter served as an usher for many years. During his life, he was also a member of the Sports Car Club of America and the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Phyllis; daughter, Barbara (Edward) Gruner; son, Gary (Sue) Crowel; granddaughters, Katie Pray, Hailey Crowel and Kelly Hendrickson; and brother, Carl Crowel, who resides in Mishawaka. A service in celebration of life will be held at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, on April 30th at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association .