Walter died from tuberculosis on November 17, 1923 in San Francisco, California.
VAN DUSEN-In this city, November 17, 1923. Walter D. Van Dusen, dearly beloved son of Rev. Edith E. Fish and brother of W. M. Van Dusen a native of San Diego, Cal. aged 21 years.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday at 2 p.m. at Martin & Brown's 1514 Scott street near Post. Interment, Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Tuberculosis (TB) is a common and often deadly infectious disease. It was called consumption. It usually attacks the lungs and the symptoms are coughing blood, fever, night sweats, and weight loss.