Walker, George Robert
GEORGE ROBERT WALKER, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the age of 74 years.
GEORGE ROBERT WALKER, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Monday, July 3, 2017 at the age of 74 years.
George was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on February 26, 1943. He attended L.C.I., graduating in 1961. He then went to Royal Roads Military College on a full scholarship, graduating as a Mechanical Engineer in 1965 and pursuing a career with the RCEME. After leaving the army he continued his career as an engineer and then went on to be a farmer in the Fort Macleod area. He left farming in 1981 and was a full time and very prolific artist. He was a member of various art clubs in the province, devoting many hours to his one true passion.
George leaves behind his mother, Beth Walker, his daughter Susan (Martin) Drost and son Paul (Julie) Walker. He is also survived by grandchildren Nicolaas, Sarah (Chad) Zentner, Georgia (Tim Ash), Jack and Milena and by his great-grandchildren Rowynn and Carter Zentner. Also left to mourn his passing are siblings Ted (Anita) Walker, Marilyn (Sid) Kok, Donald (June) Walker, Donna (John) McCracken and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
At George's request a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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sorry to hear of the passing of George, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Dear Family of George R Walker, George #6699 & I first met at Royal Roads Military College in Fall 1961, as part of the "W-X-Y-Z" cadet cluster in the last of the 4 squadrons. We remained as friends over our four college years. Always a colleague of friendly, sharp wit!!! 6700 Robert W Walker.
To Susan, Martin and family, my heart goes out to you with the loss of your dear father. I'll stop by later today...
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy is sent to the Walker Family with the death of George. *Susan, Martin, Nic, Sarah (Chad, Rowynn & Carter), Georgia (Tim)...all of you are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. Hoping some special memories of your Dad/(Great) Grandpa will help you through this difficult time. Remember him, celebrate him, cry for him, but he know that he now has peace. Love and Hugs from Ontario XOX
So sorry to hear of your dads passing Susan. Hoping your memories will carry you though this difficult time.
Our sympathies are with you at such a difficult time.
Sorry to hear about your fathers passing Susan. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family . Doug and Colleen
George and I were classmates at Royal Roads and the Royal Military College. We became good friends while at RMC and living together in the Stone Frigate. I was from Calgary and George was from Lethbridge so we shared our Alberta heritage. George was very smart and had a biting sense of humour. I regret I never met him again after we graduated. I was hoping to take him to the next Royal Roads reunion in 2018 if his family would permit me to do so. My deepest sympathy to them that George is no longer with us.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Father My thoughts are with your family