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Lloyd J. Walker
25 Jan 1925 – 29 Nov 2001
| Birth | 25 Jan 1925 |
| Death | 29 Nov 2001 |
| Cemetery | Pleasant Grove City Cemetery Pleasant Grove , Utah County , Utah , USA |
| Added by | AncestorResearch on 30 May 2022 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66170221 |
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Veteran of World War II. American Fork Citizen, American Fork, Utah, 05 Dec 2001 Our loving husband, father, and grandfather, Lloyd J. Walker, was called back to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 29, 2001 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 23, 1925 in Burley, Idaho to his proud parents, Arnold Arthell and Luella Swenson Walker. He married Verla Tomlinson on June 15, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Lloyd loved and excelled in all sports from grade school to high school. He broke records and held records in pole vaulting, broad and high jump, and other track events. He played basketball and football, with football being his favorite. Lloyd built the house that he and Verla still live in when he was 19 years old. He loved carpentry and taught himself to become a "jack of all trades." Lloyd was a very hard worker. He worked hard on farms, joined the Merchant Marines and worked at Geneva Steel for 39 years. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in many callings including bishop. He loved to fish, camp, and hunt with his family. Lloyd enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his sweetheart Verla. One of the most memorable trips was Highway 101. His is survived by his wife Verla, his son and four daughters: Jolene (Larry) Rafiner, Pleasant Grove; Jerri (Doug) Hooley, Pleasant Grove; Billy Ray (Patricia) Walker, Pleasant Grove; LeAnn (Ike) Fazzio, Spring Glen; and Gaylene Walker Nielson, American Fork; 16 grandchildren and 32 great-; grandchildren. Additional survivors include four brothers: Arlo (Dorothy) Walker, Glade (LaRue) Walker, Howard (Jeanne) Walker, Pleasant Grove, Sterling (Anna Lee) Walker, Lindon. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amy Laura Walker. Funeral services were Monday, Decemeber 3, 2001 in the Timpanogos Stake Center, Pleasant Grove. Interment was in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. Dad, we love you and will always cherish our memories of you camping, hunting, family reunions, childhood stories, exciting tales, and your dedication and example to us. We will miss seeing the glow in your face as you hold the grandchildren. Your gentle nature, immense wisdom, and love for each of us will be in our hearts and minds forever.
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- Arlo A Walker 1921–2011
- Glade D. Walker 1929–2005
- Howard L. Walker 1930–2018
- Sterling L. Walker 1935–2016
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