Bill Walker

of Wall, South Dakota, died on Thursday, May 13, 2004
at the Fort Meade V.A. Medical Center near Sturgis at the age of 75

Bill Walker was born June 4, 1928, in Wall, SD, the son of Frank and Retha (Waits) Walker.

Bill grew up in the Conata-Interior area and graduated from Wall High School in 1946. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1946-1948, he moved back to the family ranch to operate it with his parents.

On August 28, 1950, Bill married Marilyn Lytle. To this union three children were born – Harlan, Debbie, and Randy. They ranched and raced horses for many years. Bill was proud of his horses, especially his mare, Willy’s Lass, who won thirty-two races.

In August of 1979 Bill and Marilyn sold the ranch and moved to Rapid City. After residing in Rapid City for fourteen years, they moved to Wall in October of 2003. Bill enjoyed rodeos, gardening, planting trees, and woodworking. Bill and Marilyn also kept busy attending all their grandchildren’s activities.

Bill was a member of the American Legion Post 22.

He is survived by his wife Marilyn of fifty-three years; his son, Harlan and his wife Lori and their children Chad and Haley; his daughter Debbie Shepard and her husband Randy and their boys Brian, his daughter Sydney, a close friend Kristie Young, and Brady; and his son Randy and his wife Cheryl and their children, Riley, Tyler, Amanda, and Abbie. Bill is also survived by one sister, Retha May Ogle of Gillette, Wyoming; a brother-in-law, Bud Eustrom of Denver, Colorado; several nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Kitty Eustrom.

Visitation was held from 2:00-6;00 on Sunday, May 16th at the Rush Funeral Home in Wall and one hour prior to the service at the Wall Community Center. The service was at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17th at the Wall Community Center. with Charlie Hunt officiating

Interment with military honors provided by the Carroll McDonald American Legion Post #246 of Wall and the F.J. Willuweit VFW Post # 9120 of Quinn, was at the Wall Cemetery.

A memorial is being established for the Wall High School basketball athletic program.

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday, May 17, 2004 11:00 a.m.
Wall Community Center
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Mr. Charlie Hunt

MUSIC
Sonja Wilcox
"Just A Closer Walk With Thee"

USHERS
Nick Feller - Pat Donahue
Terry Lester - Boyce Kennedy

PALLBEARERS
All Bill's Grandchildren
Brian Shepard - Brady Shepard
Chad Walker - Haley Walker
Tyler Walker - Amanda Walker
Abbie Walker - Riley Walker

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT WITH MILITARY HONORS
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Service Details

FUNERAL SERVICE
Monday, May 17, 2004 11:00 a.m.
Wall Community Center
Wall, South Dakota

Guest Book

To the Walker Family; Our love and prayers are with you at this time. Sincerely Susan and Denny
   ~ Denny & Susan Walsh 4920 Hadaway Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152 (5/13/2004)
So sorry to hear about Bill. Kennie always said he was a good neighbor and we will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Kennie and Aletha
   ~ Aletha & Ken Wood 1901 Plum Ck. Parkway. #14, Lexington, NE 68850 (5/13/2004)
My deepest sympathy to all of the family, I know what your feeling.
Last minute responsibilities prevent me from attending the services. Bill was like a father and a great friend to me also in the past. I will always cherish the memories and the honor of knowing him... My prayers go out to all of you
Eddie Powers
   ~ Eddie J Powers & Family PO Box 123, Hermosa, SD 57744 (5/13/2004)
Was sad to hear that Bill passed away. We did know he was not well, but it is still a shock. We will always remember Bill as our Tomato Man. He was a kind neighbor and we missed you two when you moved. We will keep you in our prayers, praying that God will give your family to except the passing of your husband and father.
   ~ Proulx and Dorothea Lawson 3655 Anderson Rd., Rapid City, SD 57703 (5/13/2004)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
   ~ Larry & Barb Moe 130 Hardy Drive, Spearfish, SD 57783 (5/13/2004)
Just wanted all of you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, Heidi Jo
   ~ Heidi Jo Heathershaw 3329 E. Anaconda Rd., Rapid City, SD 57701 (5/13/2004)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
   ~ Luke & Gina Crawford Spearfish, SD (5/13/2004)