Jack "Steve" Walker
January 29, 2014
Steve Walker, 69, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center.
Jack Steven Walker was born November 15, 1944 in Tampa, Florida to Jack and Marjorie Walker. He attended Roosevelt High School and Grand View College. Steve served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a highly skilled carpenter and worked for Paulson & Sons for over 50 years. He was very genuine and loyal, honest as the day is long. Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a practical joker with a great sense of humor. Steve also loved to dance.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann; children, Janice (Jim) Redmond, Joan (Hayes) Kiser, Jackie DeMaria, Jo Walker and John Walker; sister, Paula (Louis) Riccelli; grandchildren, Janna, Jamie, Betsy, Mia, Josie, Nico, Alyssa and Nina; dog, Molly; and many other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-father, Don Richey.
The family will greet friends Monday, February 3, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a memorial service at 12 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa or the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Steve.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dale & Kadi Wakelin
02/14/2014
Steve was employed by Paulson & Sons for over 50 years. Steve did work on our house several times over the years. He was a perfectionist and very pleasant to work with. His work showed his obsession to make it right for the customer.
We will miss him doing work for us. He was an anchor for quality
at the places where he practiced
his trade.
Our best to the family in this time of sorrow.
Regards - Dale and Kadi
Ernie Barker
02/04/2014
JoAnn & family, so sorry for your loss. So many wonderful memories of Steve coming out to hunt and work with us in the fall. His laugh still echoes deep within the Bob Marshall Wilderness and his smile warmed my heart and many others. We are praying for you and your family!
jackie
02/04/2014
so sorry
Susan Hazlitt Pope
02/02/2014
Steve was a wonderful cousin and playmate in our early years and always had a quick smile and genuine laugh. I will never forget the time when his sister, Paula, and I tried to get him to go down the laundry hamper at our grandparents home. He was brave enough to "almost" do it.
He will be missed.
My condolences to all of Steve's family and friends.
RIP sweet Stevie, you have been loved by so many.
Christi Bingaman-Chariton, IA
02/02/2014
JoAnn, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He will be greatly missed by you & your family, and I'm sure Molly is lost without him. Always enjoyed visiting with Steve when he was down & hearing how his hunting or fishing was that weekend. If there is anything you need done here, just let me know. Again, Steve will be greatly missed.
Steve & Charlotte Schultz
02/01/2014
JoAnn - I don't know if you remember us or not as we haven't seen you guys in years, but to jog your memory, you and Steve went with us to Colorado Springs many years ago. We saw the obituary yesterday and wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Steve was a kind and wonderful person and I know he'll be missed by many. He was also a skilled craftsman who helped so much when we built on to our house. Our sympathy is with you and your family. I'm sorry we won't be able to come to the service, but my Steve is also ill right now. Please accept our condolences and know that you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Talarico, CHM
01/31/2014
JoAnn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It has to be extremely difficult to lose a loved one so unexpectedly. However, you have endless memories to share with each other, keeping his spirit alive.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Cannon
01/30/2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find comfort in each other, cherish your memories and the relive the stories you treasure.
Wendy Swanson
01/30/2014
Wishing you peace and comfort from his wonderful memories. So sorry for your loss. I know he will always be with you in spirit. My deepest sympathy to all of you.