With immense sadness, the family of Jack Walker announce his passing on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 95 years.
Jack was born in Sibbald, Alberta on July 8, 1923 to Horace and Ethel Walker. Jack had an older brother Fred, older sister Dora and younger sister Iris. In 1936 the family moved to the Markerville area. Jack joined the RCAF in 1942 and served overseas in WW2. While in England he met and married his first wife, Connie, in 1945. Upon returning to Canada, he started work for the Alberta Forestry. He worked as a forest ranger at Clearwater and Red Deer Ranger Stations from 1946 to 1952. For him it was much more than a job, but a lifestyle he grew to love. It was during these years that Jack started his work with horses and it would remain a lifelong hobby. His love of the West Country stayed with him and he would return whenever the opportunity came along. Jack and Connie had a son, Wayne, and a daughter, Shirley. The family moved several times over the years, but settled in Red Deer. Jack worked for Canada Post, but also managed a riding stable and trained horses. Jack remarried in 1970 to Kristine and adopted her children, Lance and Karen.
Jack stayed connected to the community by volunteering over the years. He served with his church, boy scouts and coached baseball. Later on, he volunteered with The Westerner and delivered meals on wheels. Jack always enjoyed playing cards (cribbage) with his friends and was a regular at the senior centres.
Over the years, Jack and Kristine enjoyed many travels. Upon retiring, they enjoyed traveling with their truck and camper across Canada and the U.S. They also took bus tours and several cruises. Jack’s most memorable trip was to Singapore and Malaysia.
Jack’s greatest enjoyment was bragging about his great-grandchildren. He considered himself to be so fortunate to have them in his life . He will be dearly missed by them but they will have wonderful memories knowing he loved them all.
Jack was predeceased by his son Wayne, brother Fred, and sister Dora. Jack leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Kristine; daughters Shirley Brandt, Karen (Rick) Linton, son Lance Walker, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and his sister Iris.
A GOOD MAN is one who is loved for the warmth and caring in his heart.
A WISE MAN is one who teaches by the fine example of his life.
A STRONG MAN is one who has worked hard and always done his best for the family.
A SUCCESSFUL MAN is one who has earned the respect and admiration of all.
Jack was all of these. We will all miss him very much
A Celebration of Life will be held at Bower-Kin Community Centre, 85 Boyce Street, Red Deer, Alberta on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jack Walker October 12th 2018..
Décès pour la Ville: Red-Deer, Province: Alberta
