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In Loving Memory Of
William (Bill) Walk
February 6, 1935—November 28, 2018
Life & Legacy
William (Bill) Chris Walk, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away quietly at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Tooele, Utah on February 6, 1935 to Evern C. and Clara D. Strieby Walk. The family lived in Grantsville, Utah where Bill was the oldest of 4 boys. He attended school at Grantsville High School and graduated in 1953.
He joined the Army in 1954 during the Korean War. He went to Fort Ord for basic training and then was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State where he was trained as a heavy equipment operator. He then attended special training to build floating bridges at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
Bill loved his family with all of his heart. He especially loved his brothers; Jay, Bobby and Max. “The Brothers” were very recognizable words with anyone that knew him. They had a lifelong bond that no one could ever break.
Bill married Evelyn Lape in 1954 and had 4 children together. They divorced. He later married Wilma Cordova in 1974. She passed away in 1975.
Bill met the love of his life Leneta Benson and they were married on March 6, 1976. They shared an incredible life together. They loved each other with all they had and side by side they blended two families into one.
Bill had many passions in his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Along with many friends, he helped create a deer camp up Lost Creek Canyon which he cherished dearly. He enjoyed working with his hands, welding and fabricating. He was an excellent horseman and he worked on several BLM contracts in Nevada gathering wild horses to help control the population. He also loved flying and used his GI Bill to get his pilot’s license.
Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, his children; Arnold Walk, Mitch Walk (Diana), Melody Walk Rupp (Glade), Tracy Walk (Tami), Karen Walter, Justin Benson (Marci), his 3 brothers, 23 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his 2 sons, Donald Morgan and Kevin Hackford, and 2 grandsons, Jamie and Donnie Golden.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 4th at the Old First Ward Meetinghouse located at 297 West Clark Street in Grantsville, Utah. At Bill’s request there will be no public viewing. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
At this time, the family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and staff at the VA Hospital for the amazing care and compassion they gave to our beloved husband and dad. They would also like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude toward the VA FisherHouse organization and the outstanding, benevolent and genuine hospitality they received during the time they spent there.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Fisher House, 890 S. Valdez Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah. (801)-588-5900.
He was born in Tooele, Utah on February 6, 1935 to Evern C. and Clara D. Strieby Walk. The family lived in Grantsville, Utah where Bill was the oldest of 4 boys. He attended school at Grantsville High School and graduated in 1953.
He joined the Army in 1954 during the Korean War. He went to Fort Ord for basic training and then was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington State where he was trained as a heavy equipment operator. He then attended special training to build floating bridges at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
Bill loved his family with all of his heart. He especially loved his brothers; Jay, Bobby and Max. “The Brothers” were very recognizable words with anyone that knew him. They had a lifelong bond that no one could ever break.
Bill married Evelyn Lape in 1954 and had 4 children together. They divorced. He later married Wilma Cordova in 1974. She passed away in 1975.
Bill met the love of his life Leneta Benson and they were married on March 6, 1976. They shared an incredible life together. They loved each other with all they had and side by side they blended two families into one.
Bill had many passions in his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Along with many friends, he helped create a deer camp up Lost Creek Canyon which he cherished dearly. He enjoyed working with his hands, welding and fabricating. He was an excellent horseman and he worked on several BLM contracts in Nevada gathering wild horses to help control the population. He also loved flying and used his GI Bill to get his pilot’s license.
Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, his children; Arnold Walk, Mitch Walk (Diana), Melody Walk Rupp (Glade), Tracy Walk (Tami), Karen Walter, Justin Benson (Marci), his 3 brothers, 23 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his 2 sons, Donald Morgan and Kevin Hackford, and 2 grandsons, Jamie and Donnie Golden.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 4th at the Old First Ward Meetinghouse located at 297 West Clark Street in Grantsville, Utah. At Bill’s request there will be no public viewing. Interment will be at the Grantsville City Cemetery.
At this time, the family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses and staff at the VA Hospital for the amazing care and compassion they gave to our beloved husband and dad. They would also like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude toward the VA FisherHouse organization and the outstanding, benevolent and genuine hospitality they received during the time they spent there.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Fisher House, 890 S. Valdez Dr., Salt Lake City, Utah. (801)-588-5900.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Truth Sagers and Family
Truth Sagers and FamilyWe are so sorry to hear of Bills passing. He is no longer in pain/ Cling to his memories and the man he was.Know that he is never far. Tho I myself did not know Bill well, Toter and Dusty did. He was a good guy.Mitch and families please know my prayers and love are with you. Take care.
Dec 16, 2018
Suzie (Linda Sue) Dillard Hansen
Arnie, Mitch & Diana, Melody & Glade, and the rest of your families, Im so sorry to hear of your Dads passing... its tough to lose your hero. Lots of good memories of back in the day. Youre in my thoughts and prayers.
Dec 5, 2018
Kelley and Millie Russell
Our prayers are with you at this time
Dec 4, 2018
Anonymous
Tracy and Family. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sorry for your loss. From Marty and Cyndy Smith and family.
Dec 3, 2018
Don & Pauline Walk
Our prayers go out to Bill and his family. Bill was always a friend, confidant and mentor during our youth.Always the jokester - Bill kept you on your toes for not knowing what to expect next!Always the mentor - Bill never turned down an opportunity to assist, train or help his fellow man!Bill was always kind, even through his own hardships over the years! Always offering his help when requested and even when not requested!Our side of the family always loved Bill, as well as the rest of cousins, collectively known as "The Brothers."Bill, you will be greatly missed and you will always be known as the standard bearer for how to treat others!Thanks for being there, not just for others but for the whole family tree also!Love,Don & Pauline Walk
Dec 3, 2018
Tom hottinger
Rest in pace bill
Dec 2, 2018
Bonnie peterson
Im very sorry for your loss my prayers are with your family
Dec 2, 2018
Toni Dickman
Dear Walk Family,Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad.Your Dad was a good man.Itssad to see all those good ole Cowboys leave.
Dec 2, 2018
Rebecca Dillard Hammond
We knew the family from the old town of Grantsville, the good old boys. Mitch and Diana, Melody, first you lose your aunt this year, and now your dad, that's tough. Know that you are in our prayers. We lost Rod's mom and my Dad within 2 days this year. I'll keep you in my heart and thoughts.
Dec 2, 2018
Kimberly Johns Edrington
We are so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained a wonderful Angel. Our condolences. Roberta Nielsen and family
Dec 2, 2018
Lisa Majors
Sympathies to all the family. I will always remember Bill's easy going smile, and his amazing Dutch Oven cooking.
Dec 2, 2018