 1925 - 2014 (88 years) Has 2 ancestors and 7 descendants in this family tree.
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| Name |
Reed Harris Walker |
| Birth |
29 Dec 1925 |
Raymond, Warner, Alberta, Canada  |
| Gender |
Male |
| FamilySearch ID |
KWCC-TMT |
| Death |
9 May 2014 |
Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, United States |
| Burial |
16 May 2014 |
Brigham City Cemetery, Box Elder, Utah, United States |
| Headstones |
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| Person ID |
I166428 |
mytree |
| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Father |
James H Walker, b. 31 May 1885, Coalville, Summit, Utah, United States d. 1 Dec 1954, Raymond, Warner, Alberta, Canada (Age 69 years) |
| Mother |
Mary Elizabeth Ann Harris, b. 19 Aug 1887, Kaysville, Davis, Utah, United States d. 13 Sep 1969, Raymond, Warner, Alberta, Canada (Age 82 years) |
| Marriage |
21 Feb 1912 |
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Family ID |
F42111 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 1 |
Reita Blanche Erickson, b. 20 Sep 1930, Stirling, Warner, Alberta, Canada d. 25 Apr 1994, West Valley City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States (Age 63 years) |
| Marriage |
13 Jan 1950 |
Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United States |
| Family ID |
F42112 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
6 Mar 2025 |
| Family 2 |
Phyllis Marilyn Call, b. 13 Apr 1930, Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, United States d. 3 Feb 2013, Box Elder, Utah, United States (Age 82 years) |
| Marriage |
19 Dec 1955 |
Logan, Cache, Utah, United States |
| Children |
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| Family ID |
F42113 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
6 Mar 2025 |
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| Event Map |
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 | Birth - 29 Dec 1925 - Raymond, Warner, Alberta, Canada |
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 | Marriage - 13 Jan 1950 - Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho, United States |
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 | Marriage - 19 Dec 1955 - Logan, Cache, Utah, United States |
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 | Death - 9 May 2014 - Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah, United States |
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 | Burial - 16 May 2014 - Brigham City Cemetery, Box Elder, Utah, United States |
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| Notes |
- Obituary:
PERRY - Reed Harris Walker, age 88, passed away peacefully in Brigham Ci t y Utah, Friday May 9, 2014. He was born December 29, 1925, to James H . an d Mary Elizabeth Ann (Fannye) Harris Walker of Raymond, Alberta, Can ada.
Reed is survived by his brother Ralph Walker of Ontario Canada, seven ch i ldren Rodney (Cori) Walker; MeriLynn (John) Keyes; Doug (Michelle) Walk er ; Jayson (Mary) Walker; Patti (Cory) Benion; Kerry (Jenny) Walker; Sha un a (Calvin) Timothy, 31 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren with 2 o n th e way, and dozens of beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents James H. Walker and Mary Elizabe t h Ann (Fannye) Harris Walker, 7 brothers and 3 sisters, J. Harris (Be t h ) Walker; Robert H. (Barbara) Walker; Fay H. (Elsie) Walker; Glen H . (Wil la Rae) Walker; Floyd Walker; Lloyd Walker; Richard Walker; Beth W . (Earl e) Zemp; Jane W. (Nolan) McMullin; Mary W. (Paul) Fairbanks.
He was one of the younger children of 12. As a young man he enjoyed ma n y activities that include playing in the school band and basketball. H e w as surrounded by many friends and family members who loved him. He wo rke d on his father's farm from a young age until he finished his high sc hoo l education. He then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Chris t of L atter-day Saints, in Houston Texas. In 1954, following a brief ser vice i n the Canadian Army, he began work on his own farm in Moses Lake W ashingt on.
On December 19, 1955, Reed was sealed to his loving eternal companion Ma r ilyn Call Walker, in the Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ o f La tter-day Saints. As newlyweds, they resided for a short period, in M ose s Lake, when they moved to Utah for the purpose of Reed's attendanc e at U tah State University. On the fourth day of June, 1960, Reed was gr ante d a Bachelor's in Science diploma followed by an Elementary School C ertif icate, the second day of September of the same year.
Reed devoted 27 years to being a fourth and fifth grade elementary scho o l teacher, in Brigham City. To this day, comments are made regarding h i s devotion and excellence as an educator, "Your dad was one of the bes t t eachers I ever had. He was generous, caring, and treated us like we w er e one of his own children."
After retirement, Reed and Marilyn traveled to various locations through o ut the world. One location was Africa where they served two LDS mission s . Their first mission was in Zimbabwe Africa. Within 15 months of comi n g home they returned to Africa once again to serve in the Kenya missio n . They were one of the first sets of missionaries to serve in that area .
He was a pillar of the community. Reed and family maintained and bui l t a movie theater business started by Vosco Call, the grandfather of h i s deceased wife. What began as a single movie house business has grow n t o be what is recognized as the "Walker Cinemas", an icon of the commu nity .
Reed's generosity and devotion was apparent in all aspects of his life . H owever, his love and devotion to the Lord and family was paramount. H e se rved in many church callings throughout his lifetime. He was a lovin g hus band, father, and grand-father. His example was stellar. He will b e misse d by all who have come to know him but not forgotten.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 16, 11:00 a.m. at the Perry St a ke Center 685 West 2550 South. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 2 0 5 S outh 100 East Brigham City, on Thursday, May 15, between 6:00 p.m . to 8: 0 0 p.m. and on Friday one hour before the funeral service. Inter ment wil l be at the Brigham City Cemetery.
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