Don Alan Walker

1934 - 2020

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Don Alan Walker, 85, of Iowa City, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at the Simpson Memorial Home.  A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Lone Tree, formerly the Sorden-Lewis Funeral Home.  Burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Don’s name.   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.      

Don Alan Walker was born April 4, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Leo and Edith (Hinkley) Walker.  Don was a 1952 graduate of Lone Tree High School.  He proudly served his country in the United State Army, stationed in Germany.

   On June 5, 1955, Don was united in marriage to Marlene Johnson in Lone Tree.  Don drove truck for more than 40 years, hauling gas for Jet Transport and Handi-Mart.  He was a 50-year plus member of the Lone Tree Masonic Lodge and Lone Tree American Legion Post No. 457.  He enjoyed camping, going out for supper with his wife, Marlene and spending time with his grandsons. 

Don will be deeply missed by his son: Gary A. (Teresa) Walker of West Branch; two grandchildren: Curtis Walker and Cody Walker, both of West Branch; brother-in-law: James C. Johnson of Lone Tree; nephew: James K. (Fran) Johnson of Lone Tree; niece: Jamie S. (Tim) Lorack of Lone Tree; and lifelong friend of Don and Marlene’s: Janette Vincent of Conesville.   

Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Marlene in 2018; infant son: Michael Alan Walker; and sister-in-law: Carol Johnson.