Larry J Walker

Larry James Walker, age 78

Larry ended his journey here on earth and now is in Heaven with his Lord. He died from contributing factors related to his Myasthenia Graves, COPD, and Congestive Heart Failure.

He was born August 26, 1946, in Lewiston, Idaho to his parents Orval and Mable Walker of Clarkston, Washington. Larry grew up in Clarkston and graduated in 1964 from Clarkston High School. He joined the Army in 1965 and was stationed at Pleiku, Vietnam until discharged in January 1967.

He corresponded with his future bride while in Vietnam and returning home, they connected, in person, and married Nancy Hunt May 4th, 1968. They just celebrated their 56" wedding anniversary. From this union two children were born, a daughter Michelle and a son Michael.

Larry was very active at North Addison Baptist Church where he was a Shepherd, Security Officer, Vacation Bible School Worker and Greeter. Larry enjoyed interacting with everyone who came to church. Larry was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He has been President of the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council and the Spokane Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. He helped with relocation and conservation of the turkeys. His home is filled with mounts of various wildlife he harvested. He also enjoyed spending time at his Marshall Lake and Springdale properties.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, LaVerne & Dick Walker. He is survived by his wife (Nancy) at the home, daughter Michelle of Spokane, Washington and son Michael (wife Sherine) of Clarkston, Washington, brother LeeRoy Walker of Coos Bay, Oregon and sister Pat (husband Bill) of Lewiston, Idaho; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, in-laws Patty Waller, Colleen & Stan Woods of Spokane, Washington, Richard & Joanie (Mead, Washington) and many nieces and nephews.

Riplinger Funeral Home is helping with arrangements. The service will be at 11:00am, Monday January 6th, 2025, at North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St., Spokane. Family graveside service at Peone Cemetery, Mead, Washington after the Service and Dinner.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the National Organization of Rare Diseases. (Rarediseases.org)