14 July 1944 – 13 November 2024
14 July 1944 – 13 November 2024
Passed peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Wednesday 13th November 2024 aged 80.
Loving husband to Beryl. Loved father and father in-law to Julian Walker (dec), Andrea & Mark Schrader, Vanessa & Don MacLeod, Sarah & Tim Hurley, Matthew & Cheryl Walker, Claire & Al Sheed, Cameron & Annette Walker. Grandfather of 23 and Great Grandfather of 4.
It was John’s wish to return home to Taranaki. A gathering for family & friends to remember John will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street New Plymouth, on Wednesday 20th November at 10:30am. This will be followed by a burial at Opunake Cemetery, Halse Place, Opunake at 1:30pm.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Cherish all your wonderful memories. Graham and Joy Dorn and family.
So sorry to hear of loss of John I have great memories of growing up in Oeo with John and the best Parents and siblings. Pete Walker.
Beryl and family our deepest condolences to you all. And on a lighter note Sarah Dad was always getting the tractor stuck in a dam or a bog somewhere so don't worry about the power pole. I will miss knowing John was never far away. Leigh Walker
Deepest condolences to all the Walker families. Great memories of younger years in Oeo.
Dear Beryl & Walker families Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you remember all the wonderful memories and John's life. Regards Lynette Collins & family
Dear Beryl & family. So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts are with you. We will miss the chats over coffee & cake. Dawn & Rod McKimmie

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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