Clarence Lamar Walker

Clarence LaMar Walker

OGDEN - Clarence Lamar Walker passed away at age 89, surrounded by his loving family. He rejoined his sweetheart, Katherine, on the day of their 60th wedding anniversary.

LaMar was born on February 10, 1917 in Eden, Utah, to Edward Clarence and Hazel Smith Walker. He attended school in Ogden and Salt Lake City. At sixteen years of age he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps to help provide for his family following the death of this father. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Rudyard Bay. He became an accountant and was employed a total of 49 years at Ogden Dressed Meat Company, Parkes Meats, and Smith and Edwards. He served as President of the Independent Meatpackers of Utah and represented them with the national organization.

He married Katherine Bell on April 19, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Edward B. Walker and wife, Cheri, Maurie Jane Gardner and husband, William. They were blessed with five grandchildren: Brian (Rachel), Jeffrey (Crystal), Matthew (Amber), Marissa, Spencer, and three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Leah, and Alex.

His life was devoted to his family and he was an active member of the LDS church. He served in the bishopric of the 33rd (Taylor Canyon) Ward and as a ward and stake clerk, missionary and home teacher. He enjoyed his warm association with all his neighbors and friends, especially during his daily walks.

He is survived by his son and daughter, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, brother W. Keith Walker, his sisters Evelyn Palfreyman, Lou Jeanne Shaum, Joanne Thompson, and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katherine, his parents, his brother Elwyn, sister, Virginia Mae, and grandson, Spencer.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
April 21, 2006
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceTaylor Canyon 33rd Ward
1647 26th Street
Ogden, UT 84403
April 22, 2006
11:00 PM
CemeteryOgden City Cemetery
1875 Monroe
Ogden, UT
April 22, 2006