TRAVERSE CITY — Philip Arthur Walters, 83, longtime resident and native of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, at Bortz Health Care in Traverse City.Philip was born on May 8, 1927, to the late Herman and Barbara (Linguar) Walters in Traverse City.Philip is survived by his children, Donna (Gary) Mason, Steven (Debbie) Walters, Eva (Bill) Welsh, Arlene (Dick) Miller, Marie Walters, Sandra (Dan) Davis, Dale (Linda) Houdek, Linda (Lynn) Dunham, Denise Houdek (Todd Raven) and Sally (Doug) Elliott; former daughter-in-law, Michelle Walters; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four brothers, Emil (Glenna) Walters, Ben (Darlene) Walters, Arthur (Pat) Walters and Patrick (Myra) Walters; his sister, Leona (Howard) Kalchik; and many other loving family members and friends.Philip was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; second wife, Dorothy; daughter, Geraldine; son, Dennis; brothers, Peter, Al, Firmin and Don Walters; as well as his mother and father.A Mass of Christian Burial took place Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with the Rev. Anthony Citro officiating.Memorial contributions may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Hospice of Michigan or the VFW Cherryland Post 2780.Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com . The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.