Obituary: Edwin Reeves Walker

Edwin Reeves Walker 1929 ~ 2005 Edwin, 76, of Murray, died Nov. 6 from stroke complications leaving a legacy of faithfulness and loyalty. Ed was born April 6, 1929 in Long Beach, Calif. to Charles E. Walker and Alice D. Reeves. He was educated in Long Beach, attended Utah State and LDS Business College. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War for four years. He married Lucille Garvin in 1950. She passed away in 1993. In 1963 Ed moved his young family to Moss Point, Mississippi to work for Chevron Pascagoula Refinery as a traffic manager. After retirement he worked for Brighton Bank. Ed was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Branch President, Stake Presidency, High Council, Bishopric, High Priest Group Leader and home teacher. He enjoyed baseball, trains, the ocean and was a skilled craftsman. Ed is survived by five children: Wayne (Terri), Jann (Bob) Bunnell, Greer (Dick) Jensen, Garve (Sue) and Beth (Ross) Vellinga, 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Eleven have served missions. A special thanks to Ginger Evans and children for year of friendship. Also to three exceptional care givers: Suchi, Roxanne and Rosalinda and to Hospice. Viewing held Sunday, Nov. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 Highland Drive. Funeral services12:00 noon Monday, Nov. 14 at Little Cottonwood 20th Ward, 1160 E. Vine Street. Viewing also held prior to services at the Church 11:00-11:45 p.m.