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CHARLES ALBERT (BERT) WALKER
Born: May 15, 1925
Date of Passing: May 14, 2022
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CHARLES ALBERT (BERT) WALKER
After a long and well lived life Charles Albert (Bert) Walker passed away peacefully in Stonewall Hospital on May 14 2022, just hours from his 97th birthday.
Dad was born on May 15, 1925 in Grosse Isle, Manitoba to John Bolton Walker and Dorothy Ann Walker (Good). He grew up with his older brother Elbern and younger sisters, Ida Linklater and Luella Watier. The family moved to Stony Mountain where Dad attended school. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Canadian Military, serving overseas for two years. Home from the war, Dad worked briefly for a furniture company and then Manitoba Hydro before starting with the City of Winnipeg at Stony Mountain Quarry where he spent the rest of his working career before retiring at age 57.
He married Frances Sahaidak in 1949 and together they raised three children, Carolyn, Beverly and Richard. Dad built and moved into their new home on Dufferin Drive in 1964 on the very same site that Colonel Bedson, the first warden at the Penitentiary, initially housed a herd of buffalo. At the house on Dufferin Dad and Mom were avid gardeners together. Mom attending the vegetable garden and Dad attempting to grow the largest pumpkin he could. His largest one being 502 pounds. Dad was an avid outdoorsman, hunting with shotgun, rifle and bow; targeting deer, goose, fox and moose. Also curling and 5 pin bowling became favourite pastimes. He represented his bowling club at the Canadian championship in Welland, Ontario in 2014. Dad farmed the area that is now called the "flats" which he eventually subdivided into lots naming the streets after his family. After Mom passed in 2003 Dad decided to take up walking. In the community he was widely known for his early morning daily walks that inspired people to lead a more active lifestyle. He loved dogs, and during his walks would always have a biscuit and a friendly scratch behind the ears for any pooch he met. He stopped walking on his 95 birthday due to health issues.
He was predeceased by his wife Fran, parents, brother Elbern, sister Ida and many in-laws and cousins. He is survived by sister Luella, children, Carol Crawford, Bev Davis (Barry) and Richard Walker (Joan); grandchildren, Clif (Robby), Ashley (Andrew), Jen (Kris), Greg, Terri (Adam) and Rich; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Millie, Poppy, Maddison and Henry; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dad donated yearly to St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, Heart and Stroke, Siloam Mission and War Amps which were important to him.
As per Dad's wishes cremation has taken place with private family graveside service at a later date.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 04, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I worked with Bert when I was in my 20s at the Quarry in Stony Mountain. He took me under his wing and trained me in different aspects of the job, from drilling to blasting and demonstrating good work ethic. He was patient and always willing to answer all of my questions. He was a good mentor and a great person. I always had fond memories not only working with him but also knowing him personally in the community. My condolences to the family. May your love and memories comfort you. Arnie and the Jansen Family - Posted by: Arnie Jansen (co-worker) on: Jun 10, 2022
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I am sorry to hear of Mr. Walker's passing. Growing up in Stony Mountain he was always "Mr. Walker" to me. Mr. Walker certainly contributed a lot to the community and played a big part in making Stony Mountain the wonderful community it is today. My condolences to Carol, Bev and Richard. - Posted by: Hal Ryckman (Former neighbour) on: Jun 04, 2022