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The Life of ROBERT HUGH WALKER

Robert H. Walker, 90, died Friday, November 5, 2010, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

He was born July 22, 1920, in Pershing, Iowa to Glen and Phyllis (Jacobs) Walker. He graduated from Newton High School and worked most of his life for Livingston’s Shoe Store as a shoe salesman. Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus as well as All Saints Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening and visiting with neighbors, friends, and family.

Robert is survived by his son, Bryan (Julie) Walker; grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) Bailey, Robert Walker, and LuAnne Walker; great-grandchildren, Maisie, George, and Evelyn; sisters, Marilyn Lammers and Sandra (Joe) Probasco; brother-in-law, Max Klootwyk; many nieces and nephews, special neighbors, Jim and Linda Jaquinta, as well as many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue.

Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Home Care in loving memory of Robert H. Walker.

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