William Neef Walker

1929 - 2016

William Neef Walker obituary, 1929-2016, Salt Lake City, UT

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Evans & Early Mortuary

574 East 100 South

Salt Lake City, Utah

William Walker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2016.

William Neef Walker
1929-2016

I left this place on Aug, 14, 2016. I've lived a wonderful and full life! Grew up in SLC then Sunnyside UT and then back to SLC. I had my cowboy years in Sunnyside and loved spending time out on my horse Paint in Castle Country. My memorable school years were high school at Wasatch Academy and then graduating from the U. While at the U I met my wonderful wife of 59 years at the bar having an in-depth discussion about the finer points of jazz music of which we were both big fans. I did a couple of stints in the Army, Fort Sill and Wiesbaden. After Wiesbaden it was back to SLC. That's when I got serious about skiing. Joined the Alta weekend patrol and then switched to Park City when Treasure Mountain opened. Then I got the opportunity to take over Watson Shelter at Alta which I jumped on. Besides my family and me being ski bums for many years we also enjoy the Red Rock country in Utah and have explored much of it. I have a great family and current girlfriend Marilou for the past few years. Preceding me to the great beyond were my wife Shirlee of almost 60 years and daughter Heidi (Doug). Left to carry on are sons Wilkes (Jane), Tom (Cynthia), Andy (Marcia), Matt (Kim), several grandchildren and even great grandchildren. A service will be held in my honor at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23rd at the Unitarian Church. 569 S 1300 E, SLC
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August 25, 2016

Bill Moss

Lot of great years with you and Shirley during my time on the Alta patrol. Great family, you'll be missed. Keep you knees together and tip up.

August 23, 2016

Greg Droubay

I will greatly miss Neff, as will so many people. He was a wonderful guy. Our hikes in the desert were among the most enjoyable times in my life. love and condolences to he family.

August 23, 2016

Tim Givan

Wilkes and family my heart breaks for your loss. Please except my deepest sympathy.

August 23, 2016

Yvonne Tunnat

I am very sorry for your loss and send my love, Neff's granddaughter Yvonne from North Germany

August 21, 2016

Russ and Nancy Peterson

Our deepest condolences to the Walker family, Neef was a great friend and was always one off the nicest people you could ever meet. He surely will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers to you all at this time.
Love to all, Russ and Nancy Peterson

August 19, 2016

Zanne Smeaton

We are sending love and peace to you and your family, Tom. Your Dad was so fortunate to be surrounded with all his loving family and Marilou over these past months. We hope you will take comfort in knowing that your Dad lives always in your heart. Much love from Zanne and Ken

August 18, 2016

Paul Winget

May your Dad Rest In Peace now, Wilkes.

You did an Outstanding job of providing Love and Care for Him ... May God Bless You and Your Family.

August 18, 2016

Peter White

My condolences to the Walker family. I have many fine memories of my time working at Watson Shelter with the Walker family in the mid-1970's. Once a Watson Wino, always a Watson Wino! Rest in peace Neef.

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August 18, 2016

Timothy Wooldridge

To Neef and Family, Thank you for excepting me into the Watson Wino family. It was an experience that changed the life of a suburban Maryland high school kid. We will be thinking of you all at Close Enough. Tim Wooldridge

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August 18, 2016

Kurt Schulder

My sincere condolences to the family. Those were great times at Watson Shelter.

August 18, 2016

Melody Waltke

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Unitarian Church

569 S 1300 E, SLC, UT

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574 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

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