Judson Walker

Obituary of Judson Walker

<h1>Judson Walker</h1> 1915 – 2007 Peacefully passed away on Sunday September 23rd, 2007 at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre, age 92. Jud is survived by his loving wife Helena Elizabeth, of 32 years. Loving father of James (Sandy), Margaret Taylor (John) and Thomas. Devoted grandfather to Jeffrey, Suzanne, Andrew, Michael, Julie and Megan. Dear stepfather to Franklin (Ev ) Bryans, Phyllis (Howard) Armitage, Barbara (Larry) Burns. Treasured “Grandpa” to Vicki, Angelina, Liam, Alanna (Lorenzo) Derek (Suman) and Renata. Cherished Great Grandpa to Alejandra, Max, Aidan, Anika &amp; Sasha. Predeceased by his first wife Catharine Margaret Root (1973), his brother Holly Walker and sister-in-law Joan. Judson was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and moved to Canada as a young child. He served in the RCAF in North Africa during World War II and returned to Toronto where he raised his family and worked at General Electric until his retirement in 1977. After his retirement, Jud and Betty lived in Seaforth and subsequently in Waterloo. During his time in Seaforth, Jud enjoyed golf, gardening and travel and he was an active member of the Northside United Church and the Seaforth Lions Club. Friends are invited to share their memories of Judson with his family during a Memorial Service at Luther Village On the Park, 139 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo or the Canadian Cancer Society may be arranged through the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo, 519.745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Judson, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.