Jack Gordon Walker, 88, passed away peacefully at the Bennion Veterans Home on Wednesday, March, 12 2025
Jack was born on August 15, 1936, to Joseph Walter and Mary Lillian Walker of Santaquin. He married Helen Louise Harmer on October 22, 1956. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. They had three children: Robert Walker of Salt Lake City, Utah, Bart (Shanna) Walker of Payson, Utah, and Karen (Mike) Stewart of Glendale, Arizona. He had nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Jack loved his rich family mining heritage. He was a man who wore many hats. Jack was a proud Navy Veteran and loved serving his country. In 1965, Jack went to work for the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, where he served 29 years and was one of the first officers to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Jack was a member of the Payson Fire Department, where he served for 39 years, serving as the Chief in 1965. He was also a member of the Payson Racing Association, The Thoroughbred Jockey Club, and The Cocklebur Riding Club. Jack enjoyed riding his jet ski, ATV riding, hunting, fishing, camping, and family events. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Jack is survived by his two sons, Robert Walker and Bart Walker, and his daughter Karen Stewart, nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Walter, and Mary Lillian Walker; his wife, Helen Louise Harmer; brothers Lamar and Arnold Walker, sister Idonna Crook, and their spouses; daughter-in-law Shae Walker; great-granddaughter Shaelee Woodland, and many brother and sisters-in-law.
The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers at the Bennion Veterans Home for their loving care.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 274 South Main Street, Payson, Utah. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 274 South Main Street, Payson, Utah, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. before the funeral. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery at 400 North 800 East, Payson, Utah, with full military honors.
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David J McCoy says
March 16, 2025 at 11:43 pmMay you know that your Dad was a great Role model for me in my life I know that he is in a better place now and I cherish the memories of him in my life May you be blessed and remember the good times with him that you had …Condolences to you all ….Respectfully David McCoy
Richard Robertson says
March 18, 2025 at 11:07 pmSorry to the walker family he left a great example of a real man should .he was always good to me thanks jack
Tom Hodgson says
March 23, 2025 at 10:20 pmJack was my Lieutenant at the Utah County Sheriff’s Office early in my career. He was an incredible leader and mentor to myself and others. RIP Lieutenant Walker.