Walker, Douglas Leonard December 31, 1928 – July 5, 2004
It is with deep sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of their husband, dad, papa, brother, uncle and friend at his home in Sylvan Lake on July 5, 2004.
Douglas was born at home in Travers, Alberta on December 31, 1928 to Fred and Helen Walker. He began his own trucking business in 1947 and also undertook odd jobs in the late 40’s early 50’s which brought him to Calgary where he met Paulene Kennay. They were married on June 14, 1952. He brought his new bride home to Lomond where they built and operated the restaurant “The Blue Willow Inn” until 1954 when they were able to sell the restaurant and began farming on their own. They raised their three daughters in Lomond and resided there until their semi-retirement in 1995, when they moved to Redwood Meadows. They recently moved to Cochrane in September 2003.
Douglas and Paulene traveled extensively to many parts of the world and were fortunate to enjoy every winter at their home in Phoenix, Arizona from 1984 – 2004. Douglas was extremely active in the communities in which he lived including the raising of the Lomond Community Centre, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting and school activities, senior’s clubs and he was a proud to be a Charter Member (49 years) of the Lomond Lions Club.
Douglas lived his life to the fullest, but his most treasured moments were when he was surrounded by his family. Of all of his life’s accomplishments, his family was the most important one.
Besides his loving wife Paulene, of 52 years, he leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Paula (Ted) Dietrich of Vulcan, Debbie (Bob) Teolis of Airdrie, Brenda (Richard) Kuryk of Calgary; seven grandchildren Stacey (Kevin) of Duchess, Connie (Troy) of Brooks, Belinda (Jeff) of Calgary, Corinna and Melissa of Airdrie, Tiffany and Austin of Calgary, four great grandchildren Brett and Lacey of Duchess, Cody and Miranda of Brooks. He is also survived by one brother Ron (Delores) Walker and family of Lomond, three sisters-in-law Dorothy (Bob) Haase of Edmonton, Elsie Haughian of Grande Prairie, Kay Kennay of Sunshine Coast, B.C., a cousin Jack (Claire) Walker of Chilliwack B.C., numerous nieces and nephews.
Douglas was predeceased by his parents.
A Celebration of Douglas’ life was held on Saturday July 10, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bethany Lutheran Church, Lomond with Pastor Ed Summers officiating.
Honorary Bearers grandchildren Stacey Aanestad, Connie Dietrich, Belinda Lankester, Corinna Field, Melissa Field, Tiffany Kuryk and Austin Kuryk.
Casket Bearers Kevin Aanestad, Troy Smith, Jeff Lankester, Rob Gillespie, Doug Gillespie and Sheldon Walker.
Internment Lomond Cemetery.
If friends so desirer, tributes in Douglas’ memory could be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church Box 238 Lomond, Alberta T0L 1G0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com.