Parents:
Father: Anton J. Cerveny
Mother: Mary
Spouse: Althea Everitt
Marriage: 1949 Cleveland, Ohio
Walter Cerveny
Walter Cervey, deeply beloved husband, father, friend, and Professor Emeritus of Music at Albertson College of Idaho, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at a Caldwell hospital of complications from motor neuron disease. He was 79; a man of few words and many jokes, whose love of life inspired all who knew him.
Walter was the third child of Anton and Mary Cerveny, immigrants from Vienna, Austria. Born in New York City on May 12, 1918, he arrived three months prematurely, weighing less than three pounds. His quick-witted mother put him in a shoebox and slid him into a warm oven, where he established a reputation for beating the odds.
When Walter was four, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his early musical education. He studied violin at the Cleveland Music School Settlement with Felix Eyle, assistant concertmaster of the Cleveland Symphony, and attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he competed to win four successive scholarships. After graduating from Case, he served from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Walter was able to return to music full-time following the war, when he was awarded the George Houpt-Knight Scholarship and entered the master's program at Yale University "We visited the Yale campus in 1993," says his daughter Lisa, "and he dashed into the hail at the School of Music, so excited — he said he used to run up those same stairs after classes with the composer Hindernith."Walter's professors found him exciting as well: at his master's violin recital, Dean Simonds of the School of Music announced, "The boy is a genius." As a musician, Walter was renown for the depth of feeling he brought to his playing."Walter's music was always from the heart," says his daughter.
It was at Yale that Walter met Althea Everitt, a pianist who was also studying in the master's program. "I had heard about him as a gifted violinist before I ever met him," she says. "He also had a reputation for being just an incredibly wonderful person."
Althea and Walter married in 1949 in Cleveland. Their marriage received an early test when Walter developed rheumatic fever; doctors first predicted he would not live, then that he would not be able to walk. Walter once again beat the odds, making a complete recovery.
From 1948 to 1950, Walter taught music at Kent State University in Ohio. Then he and Althea moved to Caldwell, Idaho, where Walter joined the music faculty at Albertson College of Idaho (then College of Idaho). Daughter Lisa was born in 1953.
Walter taught violin, chamber music and theory, and conducted the College of Idaho Community Symphony for 35 years. In 1960, he studied conducting at Tanglewood. "He loved it," recalls his daughter. "We went to concerts constantly — it was a joyous summer."
Walter's passions were music, family, friends, baseball and golf. "When he was learning to play golf," says brother-in-law Jerry Everitt, "he actually got more fun out of his bad shots because he could make puns about them."
During the 1960s Walter helped reestablish the string program in the Caldwell Public Schools. He was concertmaster of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra under conductors Antonio Brico, Jacques Brourman, and Daniel Stern, In 1964, while on sabbatical, he studied in New York with Ivan Galamian, teacher of concert artists such as Itzak Perlman. Walter spent a month in Vienna in 1975, observing the European approach to music, and later studied in Japan with Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki School of Violin, Throughout his career, he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards.
The qualities which distinguished Walter as a teacher were those which set him apart as a remarkable human being. "Praise is important" he said, and he gave it whenever he could.
"He was loving, caring, understanding, and patient to a fault, with never ever a bad word for anyone in the world," says brother-in-law Jerry. "He had a very loving approach to his students, and they cared even more for him as a person than as a talented music teacher."
One of his students wrote, "Walter had a great impact on my life, and his legacy will live through me and countless others. He was the sweetest man I ever knew —just like my own dad." "He was the best, his daughter Lisa says simply."He was the kindest, most compassionate, forgiving and the funniest person I've ever known. everyone who spent time with Walter left feeling better. He was such a positive attitude, and viewed life with such a wonderful sense of humor."
During his last two years, he "dealt with a devastating disease in a graceful and dignified manner," said his neurologist, Dr. John Ravits. Walter's legendary wit never failed. As his illness progressed, he lost the use of his arms. When a visitor attempted to commiserate, he told her, deadpan, not to worry - he was beginning a new career as an author. "really?" she asked. "Yes," he said. "And I already have a title of my novel." The visitor waited, uncertain. "It's going to be called, A Farewell to Arms!" he announced.
Walter, in his own way, beat the odds again. He found the strength to play the last, most difficult passage of his life with skill, beauty and his characteristic light touch. As always, his performance came from the heart. It is from the heart that he will be profoundly missed, and joyfully remembered.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Cerveny; and his sister, Patricia Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Althea; daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, David Russell, both of Seattle; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Gladys Everitt of Olympia, Wash., Herb and Rae Everitt and Bill and Ann Everitt of Salem, Ore., and Harold and Lois Everitt of Boise. Walter was uncle to five nieces and eight nephews.
Private family services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. David's Episcopal Church in Caldwell, followed by inurnment at Canyon Hill Cemetery. The family warmly invites all those who wish to join in a celebration of Walter's life and music to Jewett Auditorium, Albertson College of Idaho, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. A reception on the lawn will follow.
A violin scholarship at the college has been established in Walter's name. Contributions may be sent to the Walter Cerveny Violin Scholarship Fund, Albertson College of Idaho, Attn.: Development Office, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell Idaho 83605.
The Idaho Statesman, Monday, August 25, 1997 4B
Father: Anton J. Cerveny
Mother: Mary
Spouse: Althea Everitt
Marriage: 1949 Cleveland, Ohio
Walter Cerveny
Walter Cervey, deeply beloved husband, father, friend, and Professor Emeritus of Music at Albertson College of Idaho, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at a Caldwell hospital of complications from motor neuron disease. He was 79; a man of few words and many jokes, whose love of life inspired all who knew him.
Walter was the third child of Anton and Mary Cerveny, immigrants from Vienna, Austria. Born in New York City on May 12, 1918, he arrived three months prematurely, weighing less than three pounds. His quick-witted mother put him in a shoebox and slid him into a warm oven, where he established a reputation for beating the odds.
When Walter was four, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his early musical education. He studied violin at the Cleveland Music School Settlement with Felix Eyle, assistant concertmaster of the Cleveland Symphony, and attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he competed to win four successive scholarships. After graduating from Case, he served from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Walter was able to return to music full-time following the war, when he was awarded the George Houpt-Knight Scholarship and entered the master's program at Yale University "We visited the Yale campus in 1993," says his daughter Lisa, "and he dashed into the hail at the School of Music, so excited — he said he used to run up those same stairs after classes with the composer Hindernith."Walter's professors found him exciting as well: at his master's violin recital, Dean Simonds of the School of Music announced, "The boy is a genius." As a musician, Walter was renown for the depth of feeling he brought to his playing."Walter's music was always from the heart," says his daughter.
It was at Yale that Walter met Althea Everitt, a pianist who was also studying in the master's program. "I had heard about him as a gifted violinist before I ever met him," she says. "He also had a reputation for being just an incredibly wonderful person."
Althea and Walter married in 1949 in Cleveland. Their marriage received an early test when Walter developed rheumatic fever; doctors first predicted he would not live, then that he would not be able to walk. Walter once again beat the odds, making a complete recovery.
From 1948 to 1950, Walter taught music at Kent State University in Ohio. Then he and Althea moved to Caldwell, Idaho, where Walter joined the music faculty at Albertson College of Idaho (then College of Idaho). Daughter Lisa was born in 1953.
Walter taught violin, chamber music and theory, and conducted the College of Idaho Community Symphony for 35 years. In 1960, he studied conducting at Tanglewood. "He loved it," recalls his daughter. "We went to concerts constantly — it was a joyous summer."
Walter's passions were music, family, friends, baseball and golf. "When he was learning to play golf," says brother-in-law Jerry Everitt, "he actually got more fun out of his bad shots because he could make puns about them."
During the 1960s Walter helped reestablish the string program in the Caldwell Public Schools. He was concertmaster of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra under conductors Antonio Brico, Jacques Brourman, and Daniel Stern, In 1964, while on sabbatical, he studied in New York with Ivan Galamian, teacher of concert artists such as Itzak Perlman. Walter spent a month in Vienna in 1975, observing the European approach to music, and later studied in Japan with Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki School of Violin, Throughout his career, he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards.
The qualities which distinguished Walter as a teacher were those which set him apart as a remarkable human being. "Praise is important" he said, and he gave it whenever he could.
"He was loving, caring, understanding, and patient to a fault, with never ever a bad word for anyone in the world," says brother-in-law Jerry. "He had a very loving approach to his students, and they cared even more for him as a person than as a talented music teacher."
One of his students wrote, "Walter had a great impact on my life, and his legacy will live through me and countless others. He was the sweetest man I ever knew —just like my own dad." "He was the best, his daughter Lisa says simply."He was the kindest, most compassionate, forgiving and the funniest person I've ever known. everyone who spent time with Walter left feeling better. He was such a positive attitude, and viewed life with such a wonderful sense of humor."
During his last two years, he "dealt with a devastating disease in a graceful and dignified manner," said his neurologist, Dr. John Ravits. Walter's legendary wit never failed. As his illness progressed, he lost the use of his arms. When a visitor attempted to commiserate, he told her, deadpan, not to worry - he was beginning a new career as an author. "really?" she asked. "Yes," he said. "And I already have a title of my novel." The visitor waited, uncertain. "It's going to be called, A Farewell to Arms!" he announced.
Walter, in his own way, beat the odds again. He found the strength to play the last, most difficult passage of his life with skill, beauty and his characteristic light touch. As always, his performance came from the heart. It is from the heart that he will be profoundly missed, and joyfully remembered.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Cerveny; and his sister, Patricia Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Althea; daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, David Russell, both of Seattle; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Gladys Everitt of Olympia, Wash., Herb and Rae Everitt and Bill and Ann Everitt of Salem, Ore., and Harold and Lois Everitt of Boise. Walter was uncle to five nieces and eight nephews.
Private family services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. David's Episcopal Church in Caldwell, followed by inurnment at Canyon Hill Cemetery. The family warmly invites all those who wish to join in a celebration of Walter's life and music to Jewett Auditorium, Albertson College of Idaho, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. A reception on the lawn will follow.
A violin scholarship at the college has been established in Walter's name. Contributions may be sent to the Walter Cerveny Violin Scholarship Fund, Albertson College of Idaho, Attn.: Development Office, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell Idaho 83605.
The Idaho Statesman, Monday, August 25, 1997 4B
Parents:
Father: Anton J. Cerveny
Mother: Mary
Spouse: Althea Everitt
Marriage: 1949 Cleveland, Ohio
Walter Cerveny
Walter Cervey, deeply beloved husband, father, friend, and Professor Emeritus of Music at Albertson College of Idaho, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at a Caldwell hospital of complications from motor neuron disease. He was 79; a man of few words and many jokes, whose love of life inspired all who knew him.
Walter was the third child of Anton and Mary Cerveny, immigrants from Vienna, Austria. Born in New York City on May 12, 1918, he arrived three months prematurely, weighing less than three pounds. His quick-witted mother put him in a shoebox and slid him into a warm oven, where he established a reputation for beating the odds.
When Walter was four, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his early musical education. He studied violin at the Cleveland Music School Settlement with Felix Eyle, assistant concertmaster of the Cleveland Symphony, and attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he competed to win four successive scholarships. After graduating from Case, he served from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Walter was able to return to music full-time following the war, when he was awarded the George Houpt-Knight Scholarship and entered the master's program at Yale University "We visited the Yale campus in 1993," says his daughter Lisa, "and he dashed into the hail at the School of Music, so excited — he said he used to run up those same stairs after classes with the composer Hindernith."Walter's professors found him exciting as well: at his master's violin recital, Dean Simonds of the School of Music announced, "The boy is a genius." As a musician, Walter was renown for the depth of feeling he brought to his playing."Walter's music was always from the heart," says his daughter.
It was at Yale that Walter met Althea Everitt, a pianist who was also studying in the master's program. "I had heard about him as a gifted violinist before I ever met him," she says. "He also had a reputation for being just an incredibly wonderful person."
Althea and Walter married in 1949 in Cleveland. Their marriage received an early test when Walter developed rheumatic fever; doctors first predicted he would not live, then that he would not be able to walk. Walter once again beat the odds, making a complete recovery.
From 1948 to 1950, Walter taught music at Kent State University in Ohio. Then he and Althea moved to Caldwell, Idaho, where Walter joined the music faculty at Albertson College of Idaho (then College of Idaho). Daughter Lisa was born in 1953.
Walter taught violin, chamber music and theory, and conducted the College of Idaho Community Symphony for 35 years. In 1960, he studied conducting at Tanglewood. "He loved it," recalls his daughter. "We went to concerts constantly — it was a joyous summer."
Walter's passions were music, family, friends, baseball and golf. "When he was learning to play golf," says brother-in-law Jerry Everitt, "he actually got more fun out of his bad shots because he could make puns about them."
During the 1960s Walter helped reestablish the string program in the Caldwell Public Schools. He was concertmaster of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra under conductors Antonio Brico, Jacques Brourman, and Daniel Stern, In 1964, while on sabbatical, he studied in New York with Ivan Galamian, teacher of concert artists such as Itzak Perlman. Walter spent a month in Vienna in 1975, observing the European approach to music, and later studied in Japan with Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki School of Violin, Throughout his career, he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards.
The qualities which distinguished Walter as a teacher were those which set him apart as a remarkable human being. "Praise is important" he said, and he gave it whenever he could.
"He was loving, caring, understanding, and patient to a fault, with never ever a bad word for anyone in the world," says brother-in-law Jerry. "He had a very loving approach to his students, and they cared even more for him as a person than as a talented music teacher."
One of his students wrote, "Walter had a great impact on my life, and his legacy will live through me and countless others. He was the sweetest man I ever knew —just like my own dad." "He was the best, his daughter Lisa says simply."He was the kindest, most compassionate, forgiving and the funniest person I've ever known. everyone who spent time with Walter left feeling better. He was such a positive attitude, and viewed life with such a wonderful sense of humor."
During his last two years, he "dealt with a devastating disease in a graceful and dignified manner," said his neurologist, Dr. John Ravits. Walter's legendary wit never failed. As his illness progressed, he lost the use of his arms. When a visitor attempted to commiserate, he told her, deadpan, not to worry - he was beginning a new career as an author. "really?" she asked. "Yes," he said. "And I already have a title of my novel." The visitor waited, uncertain. "It's going to be called, A Farewell to Arms!" he announced.
Walter, in his own way, beat the odds again. He found the strength to play the last, most difficult passage of his life with skill, beauty and his characteristic light touch. As always, his performance came from the heart. It is from the heart that he will be profoundly missed, and joyfully remembered.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Cerveny; and his sister, Patricia Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Althea; daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, David Russell, both of Seattle; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Gladys Everitt of Olympia, Wash., Herb and Rae Everitt and Bill and Ann Everitt of Salem, Ore., and Harold and Lois Everitt of Boise. Walter was uncle to five nieces and eight nephews.
Private family services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. David's Episcopal Church in Caldwell, followed by inurnment at Canyon Hill Cemetery. The family warmly invites all those who wish to join in a celebration of Walter's life and music to Jewett Auditorium, Albertson College of Idaho, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. A reception on the lawn will follow.
A violin scholarship at the college has been established in Walter's name. Contributions may be sent to the Walter Cerveny Violin Scholarship Fund, Albertson College of Idaho, Attn.: Development Office, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell Idaho 83605.
The Idaho Statesman, Monday, August 25, 1997 4B
Father: Anton J. Cerveny
Mother: Mary
Spouse: Althea Everitt
Marriage: 1949 Cleveland, Ohio
Walter Cerveny
Walter Cervey, deeply beloved husband, father, friend, and Professor Emeritus of Music at Albertson College of Idaho, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997, at a Caldwell hospital of complications from motor neuron disease. He was 79; a man of few words and many jokes, whose love of life inspired all who knew him.
Walter was the third child of Anton and Mary Cerveny, immigrants from Vienna, Austria. Born in New York City on May 12, 1918, he arrived three months prematurely, weighing less than three pounds. His quick-witted mother put him in a shoebox and slid him into a warm oven, where he established a reputation for beating the odds.
When Walter was four, his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he received his early musical education. He studied violin at the Cleveland Music School Settlement with Felix Eyle, assistant concertmaster of the Cleveland Symphony, and attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where he competed to win four successive scholarships. After graduating from Case, he served from 1942 to 1945 in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Walter was able to return to music full-time following the war, when he was awarded the George Houpt-Knight Scholarship and entered the master's program at Yale University "We visited the Yale campus in 1993," says his daughter Lisa, "and he dashed into the hail at the School of Music, so excited — he said he used to run up those same stairs after classes with the composer Hindernith."Walter's professors found him exciting as well: at his master's violin recital, Dean Simonds of the School of Music announced, "The boy is a genius." As a musician, Walter was renown for the depth of feeling he brought to his playing."Walter's music was always from the heart," says his daughter.
It was at Yale that Walter met Althea Everitt, a pianist who was also studying in the master's program. "I had heard about him as a gifted violinist before I ever met him," she says. "He also had a reputation for being just an incredibly wonderful person."
Althea and Walter married in 1949 in Cleveland. Their marriage received an early test when Walter developed rheumatic fever; doctors first predicted he would not live, then that he would not be able to walk. Walter once again beat the odds, making a complete recovery.
From 1948 to 1950, Walter taught music at Kent State University in Ohio. Then he and Althea moved to Caldwell, Idaho, where Walter joined the music faculty at Albertson College of Idaho (then College of Idaho). Daughter Lisa was born in 1953.
Walter taught violin, chamber music and theory, and conducted the College of Idaho Community Symphony for 35 years. In 1960, he studied conducting at Tanglewood. "He loved it," recalls his daughter. "We went to concerts constantly — it was a joyous summer."
Walter's passions were music, family, friends, baseball and golf. "When he was learning to play golf," says brother-in-law Jerry Everitt, "he actually got more fun out of his bad shots because he could make puns about them."
During the 1960s Walter helped reestablish the string program in the Caldwell Public Schools. He was concertmaster of the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra under conductors Antonio Brico, Jacques Brourman, and Daniel Stern, In 1964, while on sabbatical, he studied in New York with Ivan Galamian, teacher of concert artists such as Itzak Perlman. Walter spent a month in Vienna in 1975, observing the European approach to music, and later studied in Japan with Shinichi Suzuki, founder of the Suzuki School of Violin, Throughout his career, he was the recipient of numerous honors and awards.
The qualities which distinguished Walter as a teacher were those which set him apart as a remarkable human being. "Praise is important" he said, and he gave it whenever he could.
"He was loving, caring, understanding, and patient to a fault, with never ever a bad word for anyone in the world," says brother-in-law Jerry. "He had a very loving approach to his students, and they cared even more for him as a person than as a talented music teacher."
One of his students wrote, "Walter had a great impact on my life, and his legacy will live through me and countless others. He was the sweetest man I ever knew —just like my own dad." "He was the best, his daughter Lisa says simply."He was the kindest, most compassionate, forgiving and the funniest person I've ever known. everyone who spent time with Walter left feeling better. He was such a positive attitude, and viewed life with such a wonderful sense of humor."
During his last two years, he "dealt with a devastating disease in a graceful and dignified manner," said his neurologist, Dr. John Ravits. Walter's legendary wit never failed. As his illness progressed, he lost the use of his arms. When a visitor attempted to commiserate, he told her, deadpan, not to worry - he was beginning a new career as an author. "really?" she asked. "Yes," he said. "And I already have a title of my novel." The visitor waited, uncertain. "It's going to be called, A Farewell to Arms!" he announced.
Walter, in his own way, beat the odds again. He found the strength to play the last, most difficult passage of his life with skill, beauty and his characteristic light touch. As always, his performance came from the heart. It is from the heart that he will be profoundly missed, and joyfully remembered.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Cerveny; and his sister, Patricia Shaw. He is survived by his wife, Althea; daughter, Lisa and son-in-law, David Russell, both of Seattle; and four brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Gladys Everitt of Olympia, Wash., Herb and Rae Everitt and Bill and Ann Everitt of Salem, Ore., and Harold and Lois Everitt of Boise. Walter was uncle to five nieces and eight nephews.
Private family services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27, at St. David's Episcopal Church in Caldwell, followed by inurnment at Canyon Hill Cemetery. The family warmly invites all those who wish to join in a celebration of Walter's life and music to Jewett Auditorium, Albertson College of Idaho, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. A reception on the lawn will follow.
A violin scholarship at the college has been established in Walter's name. Contributions may be sent to the Walter Cerveny Violin Scholarship Fund, Albertson College of Idaho, Attn.: Development Office, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell Idaho 83605.
The Idaho Statesman, Monday, August 25, 1997 4B
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