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William Mack “Butch” Walker
27 May 1925 – 16 Feb 2010
| Birth | 27 May 1925 |
| Death | 16 Feb 2010 |
| Cemetery | Orem City Cemetery Orem , Utah County , Utah , USA |
| Added by | Sharla on 27 Mar 2010 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50303199 |
Bio
Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove, Utah May 27, 1925 ~ February 16, 2010 William Mack "Butch" Walker, 84, of Orem was reunited with his parents, siblings, and son-in-law on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. He was born May 27, 1925 in Orem to Richard L. Walker and Alberta McEwan Walker. He married Velma Petersen on April 10, 1948 in Las Vegas. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Butch grew up in Lindon and attended schools in both Lindon and Pleasant Grove. He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1942, then served in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII. Upon discharge from the service, Butch went to work at Geneva Steel as a welder and retired in 1986 after 35 years of service. During this time, Mack lived and farmed in Lindon where he and Velma raised their family. He was an avid hunter, fly-fisherman, and enjoyed many outings with friends, family, and the Good Sam Club. Mack enjoyed the winters they spent in Arizona with many good friends. He is survived by his wife; five children: Vickie (Rod) Patterson, St. George; Steven Walker, Lehi; Jana (Bud, deceased) Bath, Pleasant Grove; Kelli (Greg) Carson, Lindon; Brad (Gerri) Walker, Orem; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; four siblings: Bea Adams, Richard M. Walker, Ivan M. Walker, and Ellen Dawn Bezzant. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Windsor Third Ward Chapel, 1405 N. Main Street, Orem. Viewings will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Monday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 72. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lakeview Elder Care in Pleasant Grove for the loving home-like care Mack was given for the short time he was there. A special thanks to the many doctors who attended to him. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Primary Children's Hospital. Dad, we will catch up with you at the next fishing hole!
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- Bea Walker Adams 1922–2007
- Richard McEwan Walker 1923–1923
- Ivan M. Walker 1930–2009
- Ellen Dawn Walker Bezzant 1931–1994
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