Jack Walker, a man of many talents and uncommon character, died peacefully on Sunday, December 17th, in his 84th year. He will lie in state Friday, January 5th at the First Presbyterian Church, Monroe from 1 PM until services celebrating his life at 2 PM. Graveside services will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, LaSalle under the auspices of the VFW Post #1138, Monroe.
Jack was born in Waverly, New York on May 22, 1922. Following a childhood residence in Rochester, New York, he enlisted in the United States Army on April 2, 1942. After serving his country as a marine engineer in the South Pacific Theater, and later in the occupation service in Japan, Jack returned home in 1945 to settle in Monroe with his parents, Earl and Catherine (McLean) Walker. He met his loving wife, Elizabeth (Betty), and they were married on March 29, 1947. Jack joined his father with Monroe Auto Equipment and later became supervisor for the tool and die department at Ford Motor Company, Rawsonville, MI.
Jack enjoyed life after his retirement in 1987. He became a full time golfer at Monroe Golf and Country Club, bowler, member of the Monroe Club, Monroe Lodge #27, F and AM, served as deacon at the First Presbyterian Church, he enjoyed traveling, and wine tastings with the Wine Freunden.
Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Walker, brother of the late Dr. Richard (Mary) Walker, Jack is survived by a sister, Courtney (Homer) Shantz, brother, Lawrence (Mildred) Walker, children, Jackee (Louis) Alexander, Dr. James (Prue) Walker, and Judy (Nick) Welch-Ioannou. Two grandchildren, Fraser and Grace Walker, adored him and many nephews and his niece will also miss him.
Contributions can be made in Jack's memory to the Walker Music Fund at the First Presbyterian Church.