Walker, John Lesley (1910-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Jun 22 p. 27

Birth date: 1910 Jun 3

text of obituary:

JOHN LESLEY WALKER

John Lesley Walker of Killarney, Man. passed away May 1. He was born June 3, 1910 to John Alexander and Margaret Walker at Richland, Man. The family moved to Grandview, Man., where he received his public schooling. In his youth, he committed his life to Christ; at 25, he was baptized and joined Grandview Pentecostal Church. He married Ruth Potten Mar. 14, 1934. They moved to Lashburn, Sask., but later returned to Grandview to farm. He and brother Les did custom stook loading for other farmers. He joined the air force in 1941 and served in Canada until 1945. He moved to B.C., where he worked in construction and on a dairy farm, then with the Dept. of Transportation on Spring Island. Ruth died in 1971. He moved to Killarney in 1972, where he helped his niece care for his sister and a niece. He married Susan Penner June 1, 1974. He was an affectionate, caring husband, often giving compliments. In retirement, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends. He loved young people and had many friends. He was a member of the MB church. Church and music were important to him. He loved to sing and entertain with his harmonica. In November 1992 he had a stroke. After 8 more months at home, he fell and fractured his hip. On Jan. 31,1994 he moved to the Personal Care Home, where he was content, happy, complimentary and thankful. Predeceased by his first wife Ruth, 2 brothers and 6 sisters, he is mourned by wife Susan. The funeral was May 4 in Lakeview Community Church, Killarney, with Dan Stobbe and Erwin Penner ministering.