Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Walker, Henry Jay  2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Henry Jay Walker
March 19, 1937 - April 21, 2005

Heavens doors were opened on April 21, 2005 to receive our amazing and 
wonderful Henry Jay Walker, born March 19, 1937 in Bakersfield, California. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith P. Hitchcock and Boyd J. 
Walker, and stepfather, Robert A. Fox. He graduated from BHS in 1955 and B.C. 
in 1957, retired from Kern Oil & Refinery in June of 2000. Served a mission 
with his wife, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Tempe, 
Arizona at the Institute of Religion. He loved to play basketball in his 
church league. He was known as Hank The Tank. He competed with players half 
his age.

Being Everything to Everyone he met its assured Heavenly Father must have 
said, A Job Well Done My Son. Hank, as he was known, was an unsung hero, not 
only to his family but to all the friends he met throughout his lifes journey. 
The Christ-like example of kindness, love and service always showed brightly 
through for all to see. It was always, What would you have me do Lord? and not 
What will I get in return? He served faithfully as a high priest in many 
church callings. Hank did receive many blessings here on earth: Carol, his 
beautiful, loving wife and companion of 45 years; 6 increditle daughters, 
Pamela Smoot (Rick), Lori Lott, Cherisse Burden (Clint), Alana Calkins 
(Steve), Heidi Walker, and Heather Morley (Bret); 18 grandchildren, 1 great-
grandson; brothers, Harold and Howard Walker and wives; sisters, Jeanette 
Wright and husband, and Effie Smith. He also had numerous nieces, nephews and 
many wonderful friends.

Hank was so courageous in his battle with pancreatic cancer, never wanting 
anyone to imagine his pain; never closing the door to anyones visit. Thanks to 
the many friends who shared their love and respect for him.

Although his chances were slim, he had no self-pity, Why me?, but instead, Why 
not me? Hank loved his family and faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ and its 
promises that he too would have an eternal family forever. It is assured he 
will look forward to having that promise fulfilled When We Will All Be 
Together Again.

Visitation begins Tuesday, April 26th, 5-9 p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest.

Services to be conducted by Bishop Mark Mulkay at the Church of Jesus Christ 
of Latter Day Saints, 9900 White Oak Dr. on Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 
10:00 a.m. Also visitation prior to services at the church at 9:00 a.m. 
Interment at Greenlawn Southwest Mausoleum.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Kyaw K. Tun and 
Staff; Dr. Jennifer Black and all the wonderful Staff at Hoffman Hospice, 
especially Claudia-Youre an Angel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hoffman Hospice in Hanks name.

Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary

Funeral Directors 


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