Glade William Walker
1931 - 2016
VETERAN
Early Life: Glade was born February 2, 1931, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Frank K. and Elda Gillman Walker. He attended Pleasant Grove High School and upon graduation, chose to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to serve in San Diego, California.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: The Korean War had other plans for him, however, and he was obligated to forego his church mission plans in favor of the United States Navy. He served on the USS Birocal, Pearl Harbor and Guam. He served honorably as a firefighter and repairman. He later had a lifelong career working for the Bureau of Reclamation as a draftsman and then as a photographer and videographer. He married LaRae Allen on October 15, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple; they had three daughters and later divorced. He then married Rosemary Washinifsky in the Salt Lake Temple on September 10, 1965; they had two children. Recently, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he accepted and embraced each calling and served tirelessly and faithfully in those assignments. Glade was not short on artistic skills. He could sketch, paint, wood carve, and photograph about anything and his works of art were amazing. He was always humble about the masterpieces he created. He possessed a particular love for the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and hiking and in his later years, developed a special love for fishing in Alaska, especially from the fishing lodges near Ketchikan. Gardening was also a passion for him. He loved to work with his kids and grandkids in the large garden he cultivated each year. He always grew more than the family could eat so he could supply the neighbors with as many fresh vegetables as they would take. He was an avid sports fan. In his younger days, he ran track and boxed. He also coached baseball and loved to watch any good game in any of the major sports. Glade was also passionate about the Boy Scouts program, he himself earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He completed Wood Badge training and was on staff as an instructor for a number of years. With over 40 years of Scouting service, he was a recipient of the distinguished Silver Beaver Award. Glade William Walker, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, died peacefully early Sunday morning with his family surrounding him. He was 84.
Family Message: "We feel so blessed with the memories of this great dad, grandpa, brother, husband and dear friend. We loved this man and will forever remember his love and concern for all of us. We will miss the small things like his quick wit and his daily phone calls asking about the weather."
Survived By: His wife, Rosemary; his children: Glora Dawn Ruff (David), Carole Ann Newell (Larry), Rebecca Lynn Hensley, David Glade Walker (Marci), Juliana Marie Morrow (Brian); 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren with two on the way; and one brother, Ron Walker.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; sister, Jeanelle Chestnut; and grandson, Michael Ruff.
Obituary: © Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 26 January 2016
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Grove First Ward Chapel | Pleasant Grove
Arrangements: Olpin Family Mortuary
Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2016
VETERAN
Early Life: Glade was born February 2, 1931, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Frank K. and Elda Gillman Walker. He attended Pleasant Grove High School and upon graduation, chose to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to serve in San Diego, California.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: The Korean War had other plans for him, however, and he was obligated to forego his church mission plans in favor of the United States Navy. He served on the USS Birocal, Pearl Harbor and Guam. He served honorably as a firefighter and repairman. He later had a lifelong career working for the Bureau of Reclamation as a draftsman and then as a photographer and videographer. He married LaRae Allen on October 15, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple; they had three daughters and later divorced. He then married Rosemary Washinifsky in the Salt Lake Temple on September 10, 1965; they had two children. Recently, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he accepted and embraced each calling and served tirelessly and faithfully in those assignments. Glade was not short on artistic skills. He could sketch, paint, wood carve, and photograph about anything and his works of art were amazing. He was always humble about the masterpieces he created. He possessed a particular love for the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and hiking and in his later years, developed a special love for fishing in Alaska, especially from the fishing lodges near Ketchikan. Gardening was also a passion for him. He loved to work with his kids and grandkids in the large garden he cultivated each year. He always grew more than the family could eat so he could supply the neighbors with as many fresh vegetables as they would take. He was an avid sports fan. In his younger days, he ran track and boxed. He also coached baseball and loved to watch any good game in any of the major sports. Glade was also passionate about the Boy Scouts program, he himself earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He completed Wood Badge training and was on staff as an instructor for a number of years. With over 40 years of Scouting service, he was a recipient of the distinguished Silver Beaver Award. Glade William Walker, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, died peacefully early Sunday morning with his family surrounding him. He was 84.
Family Message: "We feel so blessed with the memories of this great dad, grandpa, brother, husband and dear friend. We loved this man and will forever remember his love and concern for all of us. We will miss the small things like his quick wit and his daily phone calls asking about the weather."
Survived By: His wife, Rosemary; his children: Glora Dawn Ruff (David), Carole Ann Newell (Larry), Rebecca Lynn Hensley, David Glade Walker (Marci), Juliana Marie Morrow (Brian); 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren with two on the way; and one brother, Ron Walker.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; sister, Jeanelle Chestnut; and grandson, Michael Ruff.
Obituary: © Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 26 January 2016
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Grove First Ward Chapel | Pleasant Grove
Arrangements: Olpin Family Mortuary
Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Glade William Walker
1931 - 2016
VETERAN
Early Life: Glade was born February 2, 1931, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Frank K. and Elda Gillman Walker. He attended Pleasant Grove High School and upon graduation, chose to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to serve in San Diego, California.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: The Korean War had other plans for him, however, and he was obligated to forego his church mission plans in favor of the United States Navy. He served on the USS Birocal, Pearl Harbor and Guam. He served honorably as a firefighter and repairman. He later had a lifelong career working for the Bureau of Reclamation as a draftsman and then as a photographer and videographer. He married LaRae Allen on October 15, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple; they had three daughters and later divorced. He then married Rosemary Washinifsky in the Salt Lake Temple on September 10, 1965; they had two children. Recently, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he accepted and embraced each calling and served tirelessly and faithfully in those assignments. Glade was not short on artistic skills. He could sketch, paint, wood carve, and photograph about anything and his works of art were amazing. He was always humble about the masterpieces he created. He possessed a particular love for the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and hiking and in his later years, developed a special love for fishing in Alaska, especially from the fishing lodges near Ketchikan. Gardening was also a passion for him. He loved to work with his kids and grandkids in the large garden he cultivated each year. He always grew more than the family could eat so he could supply the neighbors with as many fresh vegetables as they would take. He was an avid sports fan. In his younger days, he ran track and boxed. He also coached baseball and loved to watch any good game in any of the major sports. Glade was also passionate about the Boy Scouts program, he himself earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He completed Wood Badge training and was on staff as an instructor for a number of years. With over 40 years of Scouting service, he was a recipient of the distinguished Silver Beaver Award. Glade William Walker, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, died peacefully early Sunday morning with his family surrounding him. He was 84.
Family Message: "We feel so blessed with the memories of this great dad, grandpa, brother, husband and dear friend. We loved this man and will forever remember his love and concern for all of us. We will miss the small things like his quick wit and his daily phone calls asking about the weather."
Survived By: His wife, Rosemary; his children: Glora Dawn Ruff (David), Carole Ann Newell (Larry), Rebecca Lynn Hensley, David Glade Walker (Marci), Juliana Marie Morrow (Brian); 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren with two on the way; and one brother, Ron Walker.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; sister, Jeanelle Chestnut; and grandson, Michael Ruff.
Obituary: © Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 26 January 2016
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Grove First Ward Chapel | Pleasant Grove
Arrangements: Olpin Family Mortuary
Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2016
VETERAN
Early Life: Glade was born February 2, 1931, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Frank K. and Elda Gillman Walker. He attended Pleasant Grove High School and upon graduation, chose to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was called to serve in San Diego, California.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: The Korean War had other plans for him, however, and he was obligated to forego his church mission plans in favor of the United States Navy. He served on the USS Birocal, Pearl Harbor and Guam. He served honorably as a firefighter and repairman. He later had a lifelong career working for the Bureau of Reclamation as a draftsman and then as a photographer and videographer. He married LaRae Allen on October 15, 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple; they had three daughters and later divorced. He then married Rosemary Washinifsky in the Salt Lake Temple on September 10, 1965; they had two children. Recently, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he accepted and embraced each calling and served tirelessly and faithfully in those assignments. Glade was not short on artistic skills. He could sketch, paint, wood carve, and photograph about anything and his works of art were amazing. He was always humble about the masterpieces he created. He possessed a particular love for the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and hiking and in his later years, developed a special love for fishing in Alaska, especially from the fishing lodges near Ketchikan. Gardening was also a passion for him. He loved to work with his kids and grandkids in the large garden he cultivated each year. He always grew more than the family could eat so he could supply the neighbors with as many fresh vegetables as they would take. He was an avid sports fan. In his younger days, he ran track and boxed. He also coached baseball and loved to watch any good game in any of the major sports. Glade was also passionate about the Boy Scouts program, he himself earning the rank of Eagle Scout. He completed Wood Badge training and was on staff as an instructor for a number of years. With over 40 years of Scouting service, he was a recipient of the distinguished Silver Beaver Award. Glade William Walker, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, died peacefully early Sunday morning with his family surrounding him. He was 84.
Family Message: "We feel so blessed with the memories of this great dad, grandpa, brother, husband and dear friend. We loved this man and will forever remember his love and concern for all of us. We will miss the small things like his quick wit and his daily phone calls asking about the weather."
Survived By: His wife, Rosemary; his children: Glora Dawn Ruff (David), Carole Ann Newell (Larry), Rebecca Lynn Hensley, David Glade Walker (Marci), Juliana Marie Morrow (Brian); 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren with two on the way; and one brother, Ron Walker.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; sister, Jeanelle Chestnut; and grandson, Michael Ruff.
Obituary: © Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 26 January 2016
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Grove First Ward Chapel | Pleasant Grove
Arrangements: Olpin Family Mortuary
Burial: Pleasant Grove City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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