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Ivan M Walker - 4/21/2009
Class of 1948
Ivan M Walker, 79, of Pleasant Grove, long-time Lindon resident passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1930 in Orem to Richard Lionel and Alberta McEwan Walker. He married Colleen Mae Christensen on February 8, 1957 in Orem. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.Ivan grew up in Lindon and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1948. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Alaska.
Ivan spent his entire life devoted to building a successful oil business throughout Utah. Walker’s convenience stores can be seen in many communities throughout the state. The business was sold in January of 2007. Ivan truly loved all his employees and work associates.
He was active in many civic and national associations during his life. He served in many positions in LDS Church and was currently a High Priest in the Mt. Mahogany Stake.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Colleen; four children: Michael (Shannon) Walker, Orem; Mark (Tami) Walker, Lindon; Deone (Dave) Lesser, Lindon; Bryce Walker, Mesa, AZ; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; brother, William Mack (Velma) Walker, Orem. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Bea Adams, Richard Walker, and Ellen Dawn Bezzant.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, neighbors, and associates who have shown compassion and love for Ivan during his illness. In addition a special thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Clinic, Hearts of Hospice and the many caregivers for their compassionate service.
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