Joseph D. Walker of Tooele, Utah, quietly left this world on Monday, June 25, 2018, surrounded by his family and friends, after an extended illness. He was born March 21, 1941, in Norman, Oklahoma.
Joe was preceded in death by his two younger brothers and a great grandson. He is survived by one younger brother, James Phillips (Lynn); and three younger sisters, Edna Shaefer, Edie Phillips and Kay Wagner (John).
After moving with his family to California, he met the love of his life, Nora Dunn. They were married on Oct. 11, 1959, and shared 59 wonderful years together. Together they raised two children: Deborah (Steve) and Daniel (Becky). Joe also enjoyed his 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
During Joe’s life, he showed an ability to master anything that he chose to do. Joe was involved in the early space program with NASA, developing the very first satellite. From there, Joe moved to Tooele where he worked in construction. Later, Joe achieved his dream job of law enforcement, working for the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years.
We, his family, are his legacy. We will miss you, but we know that you are in a better place.
At his request a funeral service won’t be held, but a celebration of life will be held at 481 Brook Ave., in Tooele on June 30, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.