Jerry Lee Walker, 84, passed away Aug. 2, 2015 at Moab Regional Hospital.
Jerry was born Dec. 13, 1930 in Moab, Utah, to Vivian Philander “Krug” Walker and Agnes Somerville Walker. Jerry went to school in Moab, graduating from Grand County High School. He was a star football and basketball player for Grand County High.
After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and later joined the FAA, where he made his career as a radar tech. The FAA moved him around and he lived all over the U.S.A. fulfilling his work duties. After his retirement he moved back to Moab in the 1980s.
Jerry loved sports, and was a professional bowler. He also had a great love for music. He had a recording studio in his home that he used for himself and others. He would sing karaoke when given the opportunity.
He is survived by his wife, Clara “Lou” of Moab; five children, Mike, Kirk, Carolyn, Jim, and Christa; a brother, Jimmie Walker; a niece, Wendy Tibbetts; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Patsy and Jack.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at Spanish Valley Mortuary. Interment followed at the Grand Valley Cemetery with Military Rites.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com
Read more: Moab Times-Independent - Jerry Walker 1930 ~ 2015
Jerry was born Dec. 13, 1930 in Moab, Utah, to Vivian Philander “Krug” Walker and Agnes Somerville Walker. Jerry went to school in Moab, graduating from Grand County High School. He was a star football and basketball player for Grand County High.
After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and later joined the FAA, where he made his career as a radar tech. The FAA moved him around and he lived all over the U.S.A. fulfilling his work duties. After his retirement he moved back to Moab in the 1980s.
Jerry loved sports, and was a professional bowler. He also had a great love for music. He had a recording studio in his home that he used for himself and others. He would sing karaoke when given the opportunity.
He is survived by his wife, Clara “Lou” of Moab; five children, Mike, Kirk, Carolyn, Jim, and Christa; a brother, Jimmie Walker; a niece, Wendy Tibbetts; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Patsy and Jack.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at Spanish Valley Mortuary. Interment followed at the Grand Valley Cemetery with Military Rites.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com
Read more: Moab Times-Independent - Jerry Walker 1930 ~ 2015
Jerry Lee Walker, 84, passed away Aug. 2, 2015 at Moab Regional Hospital.
Jerry was born Dec. 13, 1930 in Moab, Utah, to Vivian Philander “Krug” Walker and Agnes Somerville Walker. Jerry went to school in Moab, graduating from Grand County High School. He was a star football and basketball player for Grand County High.
After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and later joined the FAA, where he made his career as a radar tech. The FAA moved him around and he lived all over the U.S.A. fulfilling his work duties. After his retirement he moved back to Moab in the 1980s.
Jerry loved sports, and was a professional bowler. He also had a great love for music. He had a recording studio in his home that he used for himself and others. He would sing karaoke when given the opportunity.
He is survived by his wife, Clara “Lou” of Moab; five children, Mike, Kirk, Carolyn, Jim, and Christa; a brother, Jimmie Walker; a niece, Wendy Tibbetts; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Patsy and Jack.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at Spanish Valley Mortuary. Interment followed at the Grand Valley Cemetery with Military Rites.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com
Read more: Moab Times-Independent - Jerry Walker 1930 ~ 2015
Jerry was born Dec. 13, 1930 in Moab, Utah, to Vivian Philander “Krug” Walker and Agnes Somerville Walker. Jerry went to school in Moab, graduating from Grand County High School. He was a star football and basketball player for Grand County High.
After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and later joined the FAA, where he made his career as a radar tech. The FAA moved him around and he lived all over the U.S.A. fulfilling his work duties. After his retirement he moved back to Moab in the 1980s.
Jerry loved sports, and was a professional bowler. He also had a great love for music. He had a recording studio in his home that he used for himself and others. He would sing karaoke when given the opportunity.
He is survived by his wife, Clara “Lou” of Moab; five children, Mike, Kirk, Carolyn, Jim, and Christa; a brother, Jimmie Walker; a niece, Wendy Tibbetts; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Patsy and Jack.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at Spanish Valley Mortuary. Interment followed at the Grand Valley Cemetery with Military Rites.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com
Read more: Moab Times-Independent - Jerry Walker 1930 ~ 2015
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