Francis E. Walker

Francis E. Walker Lansing Born August 29, 1917 in Junction City, Kansas, died Saturday, October 3, 2009 at age 92. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary (Newell) Walker, four brothers and two sisters. Surviving are: his wife of 70 years, Ella Walker; son, Craig Walker; grandson, Brian Walker; all of Lansing; great-granddaughter, Traylee Walker of Crystal, Michigan; grandson, Wayne (Margie) Walker; great-grandsons, Zachary and Ryan Walker; all of Painesville, Ohio along with four nieces, two nephews, and many cousins. Francis was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served three years in Europe during WWII. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after 35 years and also served on the Board of Directors (Past President) of the Postal Credit Union for 35 years. Francis was a Past Master of Lansing Masonic Lodge #33 F. & A.M., served as the lodge's Secretary for 12 years, was a member of the Bay City Consistory, the Elf Khurafeh Shriners, and served on the Board of the Caravan Youth Center Circus. Francis was also a member of the Mt. Moriah Post #460, American Legion; Morley S. Oates Post #701, V.F.W. and the Lansing Aerie #1039, F.O. Eagles. Francis was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Starting at an early age in Junction City as a caddy at the Country Club he garnered a love for the game of Golf. He played on the Lansing Eastern Golf Team, while in the Army he played courses throughout the U.S. and Europe, was a member of the F.O.F. Golf League, collected antique golf clubs and made clubs for his son and grandsons. Francis, with his wife, was a member of the Capitol Square and Round Dance Club for 25 years. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2009 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 549 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI., 48910. Inurnment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Masonic service scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions, in memory of Francis, may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Shriners Hospital For Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL., 60707.