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Bruce Walker, 82, of Falls City, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Lincoln Nebraska. Bruce was born Dec. 03, 1938 at Caribou ME, to the late Paul and Elsie Walker.
On Oct. 24, 1957 he married Mary Alice Selders at Elm Creek NE.
Bruce graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1957. When married, the couple established their home in Grand Island, then moved to Pawnee City and, in 1963, they moved to Falls City. Bruce worked for the Soil Conservation Service and earned many honors there. He also owned Ye Ole Pine Patch growing and selling Christmas trees. Along with Mary, Bruce owned the Inspiration House Christian Book Store in Falls City for 24 years.
Bruce was active in many community events. He enjoyed visiting nursing homes with his dogs, Patches and then Molly. All were dressed in appropriate costumes for the occasion and brought much enjoyment to all. His favorite activity was being Santa Claus. Growing Christmas trees was his passion. Helping families pick their tree and the children cutting their tree brought him great joy. He was a member of the Nemaha NRD (Natural Resource District) and the Falls City Tree Board. Bruce was the recipient of the 1970 Distinguished Service award from the Falls City Area Jaycees.
Bruce and Mary Walker donated 24 white pines to the Steele Cemetery in 2010. These beautiful trees border the north side of the cemetery's property line and the center circle.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Linda (Eric) Cook, of Topeka KS; sons, Brian (Cindy), of Hickman NE, Steven (Angela), of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents, his sister Barbara Rich, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church in Falls City after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will meet from 5:30 until 7:30 that evening.
Graveside services are planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Steele Cemetery in Falls City. A Celebration of Bruce's eternal life is to follow at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church. Ben Walker and Eric Cook will officiate. Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch immediately following services in the Church basement.
All are invited, in your memory of Bruce to bring an ornament to place on a tree, to be returned at conclusion of services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund memo Falls City Ministerial Alliance Benevolence Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.
A note of remembrance or livestreaming site is www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
Bruce Walker, 82, of Falls City, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Lincoln Nebraska. Bruce was born Dec. 03, 1938 at Caribou ME, to the late Paul and Elsie Walker.
On Oct. 24, 1957 he married Mary Alice Selders at Elm Creek NE.
Bruce graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1957. When married, the couple established their home in Grand Island, then moved to Pawnee City and, in 1963, they moved to Falls City. Bruce worked for the Soil Conservation Service and earned many honors there. He also owned Ye Ole Pine Patch growing and selling Christmas trees. Along with Mary, Bruce owned the Inspiration House Christian Book Store in Falls City for 24 years.
Bruce was active in many community events. He enjoyed visiting nursing homes with his dogs, Patches and then Molly. All were dressed in appropriate costumes for the occasion and brought much enjoyment to all. His favorite activity was being Santa Claus. Growing Christmas trees was his passion. Helping families pick their tree and the children cutting their tree brought him great joy. He was a member of the Nemaha NRD (Natural Resource District) and the Falls City Tree Board. Bruce was the recipient of the 1970 Distinguished Service award from the Falls City Area Jaycees.
Bruce and Mary Walker donated 24 white pines to the Steele Cemetery in 2010. These beautiful trees border the north side of the cemetery's property line and the center circle.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Linda (Eric) Cook, of Topeka KS; sons, Brian (Cindy), of Hickman NE, Steven (Angela), of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents, his sister Barbara Rich, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church in Falls City after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will meet from 5:30 until 7:30 that evening.
Graveside services are planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Steele Cemetery in Falls City. A Celebration of Bruce's eternal life is to follow at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church. Ben Walker and Eric Cook will officiate. Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch immediately following services in the Church basement.
All are invited, in your memory of Bruce to bring an ornament to place on a tree, to be returned at conclusion of services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund memo Falls City Ministerial Alliance Benevolence Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.
A note of remembrance or livestreaming site is www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
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Bruce Walker, 82, of Falls City, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Lincoln Nebraska. Bruce was born Dec. 03, 1938 at Caribou ME, to the late Paul and Elsie Walker.
On Oct. 24, 1957 he married Mary Alice Selders at Elm Creek NE.
Bruce graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1957. When married, the couple established their home in Grand Island, then moved to Pawnee City and, in 1963, they moved to Falls City. Bruce worked for the Soil Conservation Service and earned many honors there. He also owned Ye Ole Pine Patch growing and selling Christmas trees. Along with Mary, Bruce owned the Inspiration House Christian Book Store in Falls City for 24 years.
Bruce was active in many community events. He enjoyed visiting nursing homes with his dogs, Patches and then Molly. All were dressed in appropriate costumes for the occasion and brought much enjoyment to all. His favorite activity was being Santa Claus. Growing Christmas trees was his passion. Helping families pick their tree and the children cutting their tree brought him great joy. He was a member of the Nemaha NRD (Natural Resource District) and the Falls City Tree Board. Bruce was the recipient of the 1970 Distinguished Service award from the Falls City Area Jaycees.
Bruce and Mary Walker donated 24 white pines to the Steele Cemetery in 2010. These beautiful trees border the north side of the cemetery's property line and the center circle.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Linda (Eric) Cook, of Topeka KS; sons, Brian (Cindy), of Hickman NE, Steven (Angela), of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents, his sister Barbara Rich, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church in Falls City after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will meet from 5:30 until 7:30 that evening.
Graveside services are planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Steele Cemetery in Falls City. A Celebration of Bruce's eternal life is to follow at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church. Ben Walker and Eric Cook will officiate. Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch immediately following services in the Church basement.
All are invited, in your memory of Bruce to bring an ornament to place on a tree, to be returned at conclusion of services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund memo Falls City Ministerial Alliance Benevolence Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.
A note of remembrance or livestreaming site is www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
Bruce Walker, 82, of Falls City, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Lincoln Nebraska. Bruce was born Dec. 03, 1938 at Caribou ME, to the late Paul and Elsie Walker.
On Oct. 24, 1957 he married Mary Alice Selders at Elm Creek NE.
Bruce graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1957. When married, the couple established their home in Grand Island, then moved to Pawnee City and, in 1963, they moved to Falls City. Bruce worked for the Soil Conservation Service and earned many honors there. He also owned Ye Ole Pine Patch growing and selling Christmas trees. Along with Mary, Bruce owned the Inspiration House Christian Book Store in Falls City for 24 years.
Bruce was active in many community events. He enjoyed visiting nursing homes with his dogs, Patches and then Molly. All were dressed in appropriate costumes for the occasion and brought much enjoyment to all. His favorite activity was being Santa Claus. Growing Christmas trees was his passion. Helping families pick their tree and the children cutting their tree brought him great joy. He was a member of the Nemaha NRD (Natural Resource District) and the Falls City Tree Board. Bruce was the recipient of the 1970 Distinguished Service award from the Falls City Area Jaycees.
Bruce and Mary Walker donated 24 white pines to the Steele Cemetery in 2010. These beautiful trees border the north side of the cemetery's property line and the center circle.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Bruce is survived by his daughter, Linda (Eric) Cook, of Topeka KS; sons, Brian (Cindy), of Hickman NE, Steven (Angela), of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents, his sister Barbara Rich, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church in Falls City after 2 p.m. Tuesday, where the family will meet from 5:30 until 7:30 that evening.
Graveside services are planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the Steele Cemetery in Falls City. A Celebration of Bruce's eternal life is to follow at 11 a.m. at First Methodist Church. Ben Walker and Eric Cook will officiate. Everyone is invited to join the family for lunch immediately following services in the Church basement.
All are invited, in your memory of Bruce to bring an ornament to place on a tree, to be returned at conclusion of services.
Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund memo Falls City Ministerial Alliance Benevolence Fund, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha, KS 66434.
A note of remembrance or livestreaming site is www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com
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