Obit of Walker, Fred Victor - Choctaw County, Oklahoma Thanks to Bakersfield Californian for permission to upload their obits to the USGenWeb Archives. Submitted by: Wanda Purcell 08 Feb 2009 Return to Choctaw County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/choctaw/choctaw.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery--Bakersfield CA Fred Victor Walker 1923 - 2008 Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 7th after several months of failing health. He is now in Heaven rejoining his wife, Inez, who preceded him in 1987. Born in Hugo, Oklahoma, to parents Herman and Maudie Walker, he moved with the family to Roswell, New Mexico. At 11 years, the family came to California and settled in the Greenfield area. Fred was the youngest of 4 brothers - Harvey, Horace and Edward. During World War II, he served honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Fred is survived by his children, Linda Irons and husband, Chester (Weldon, CA), and Neil Walker and wife, Pam of Bakersfield. He has a granddaughter, Shelley Malone of Bakersfield and 2 grandsons, Chris Walker (Santa Monica) and Chad Walker (San Luis Obispo). He also has 4 great and 2 great-great-grandchildren. In addition, "Uncle Freddy" had many nieces and nephews who loved his kind and gentle nature. Dad knew the meaning of hard work . . . he was a house painter for nearly 50 years. He confided once that painting the ceiling of the Fox Theater was one accomplishment for which he was very proud. He was a member of the Masons. Fred has been a member of Calvary Bible Church for many years where he has made many loving friends and a solid commitment to his faith. Dad met his closest friend in the world, Oscar Swafford, during a hospitalization, and they have remained inseparable friends logging many enjoyable hours traveling with the Tow'ers-N-Goers, and fishing and golfing together. Dad spent many happy hours marshalling at Kern River Golf Course. Help celebrate Fred's life Wednesday, November 12. A memorial service begins at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 48 Manor Street, Bakersfield, followed immediately by a graveside service at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Lunch follows at Beverly Manor located on the church property. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Bible Church. Published in the Bakersfield Californian from 11/9/2008 - 11/10/2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Choctaw County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/choctaw/choctaw.html