In Loving Memory of Benjamin Greenwood Walker May 18, 1926 - Mar. 20, 2009 Ben died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He will remain an inspiration and role model to those who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. He is survived by his second wife of 19 years, Irene, his children, Paul Walker, Rebecca Fujinami, Peter Walker and Sarah King, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. As a resident of Pasadena since 1964 he served his community through involvement in the Boy Scouts, the Pasadena High School instrumental music program and PTA, and the Sierra Madre Villa Association. He was a leader, a problem solver and a man of action. Ben worked in the Aerospace industry for General Electric, Aerojet-General and SDC. He loved his work as an engineer and manager, and continued with complex computer projects after his retirement in 1985. As a descendant of educators, he was passionate about learning a nd supported others in their efforts to achieve higher education. He enjoyed several bowling leagues in Pasadena through the years. He was the youngest and last surviving sibling of a family of 14 children from Pleasant Grove, Utah. A memorial service will be held at his home on April 5, 2009 at 1 PM at 3259 Barhite St., Pasadena, 91107.
Published by Pasadena Star-News on Mar. 31, 2009.
Contributor: Kent Yocom (47135024) • [email protected]
In Loving Memory of Benjamin Greenwood Walker May 18, 1926 - Mar. 20, 2009 Ben died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He will remain an inspiration and role model to those who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. He is survived by his second wife of 19 years, Irene, his children, Paul Walker, Rebecca Fujinami, Peter Walker and Sarah King, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. As a resident of Pasadena since 1964 he served his community through involvement in the Boy Scouts, the Pasadena High School instrumental music program and PTA, and the Sierra Madre Villa Association. He was a leader, a problem solver and a man of action. Ben worked in the Aerospace industry for General Electric, Aerojet-General and SDC. He loved his work as an engineer and manager, and continued with complex computer projects after his retirement in 1985. As a descendant of educators, he was passionate about learning a nd supported others in their efforts to achieve higher education. He enjoyed several bowling leagues in Pasadena through the years. He was the youngest and last surviving sibling of a family of 14 children from Pleasant Grove, Utah. A memorial service will be held at his home on April 5, 2009 at 1 PM at 3259 Barhite St., Pasadena, 91107.
Published by Pasadena Star-News on Mar. 31, 2009.
Contributor: Kent Yocom (47135024) • [email protected]
Family Members
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Charles Benjamin Walker
1897–1974
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Leo Ross Walker
1898–1986
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Zola Walker Gogarty
1900–1975
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Rowena Walker Welcker
1901–1985
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Thomas Arnell Walker
1903–1987
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LeGrand "Bill" Walker
1905–1976
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Calvin A Walker
1906–1980
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Edna Walker Moyle
1907–1988
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Myron Walker
1909–1915
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Sarah Jane Walker
1911–1931
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Muriel Walker Larsen
1914–1997
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James Henson Walker Jr
1916–1997
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Emma Walker Munson
1918–1992
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Baby Daughter Walker
1923–1923
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