Vera Irene Walker, 1922-2008

Vera Irene Walker passed away peacefully at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Grande Prairie, Alberta on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 after a short illness. Vera Irene was born on November 24, 1922 at Vilna, Alberta to Elmer and Edith Wolfe. Her early years were spent in the Vilna area. Later the family moved to the Salt Prairie district where she met Ralph (Pete) Walker. They were married on January 17, 1940. They farmed in the area for twenty years before moving to Enilda, Alberta then to High Prairie, Alberta where they resided another 20 years. While in High Prairie, Vera worked in the Pleasant View lodge for a number of years. In 1976, they moved to the Grande Prairie area where they resided until her passing. Vera enjoyed spending time with her family as they were the pride and joy of her life. She also enjoyed gardening and could hardly wait for spring to start working in her flower beds. Vera was predeceased by her parents Elmer and Edith Wolfe, her brothers Gordon, Harry and Lawrence. Vera is survived by her husband of 68 years Ralph (Pete) and her children; Josephine (Bob) Salmond, James (Ruby), Tom (June), Ralph (June), Ben (Margaret), Laverne (Jules) Tanasichuk, Charles (Barb), Fred (Wanda), Sam (Arlene), Howard (Susan), Martin (Debbie), Barbara (Dennis) Paplinski, Mitch (Louise), numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, sisters Hazel, June, Gwen, Beatrice and brother Cecil. Services for the late Vera Irene Walker will be held on Monday, September 1, 2008 at 10 a.m. from Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel (10005-107 Ave) Grande Prairie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta. Condolences may be sent by visiting Oliver’s Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 10005-107 Ave. Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V-1L8 (780)532-2929 “Dedicated Service Since 1915”

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