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Steve Walker Obituary
Steve Walker loved his family and friends, God and music. God loves us all, but the others loved him back fiercely because he was kind and genuine and talented and hilarious. Especially his texts. Steve made text-writing an art form.
Steve was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 25, 1952. He moved on to heaven on August 9, 2020. We are bereft without him.
Steve was a musical powerhouse - beautiful voice that could find an unexpected harmony or deliver a memorable lead; guitar skills that many tried to emulate; recording, producing and teaching chops. But he never got over his nemesis stage fright.
Among Steve's lesser loves, but still notable: Brandywine High School (but only because of The Family); scrapple, which makes no sense; the Linux operating system, also inexplicably; Rehoboth Beach (the best summers of his life); big, beautiful thunderstorms; small, breakage-prone imported cars; and schmaltzy movies.
Steve will be remembered always by his beloved daughters Emily and Kate (to them, he was the coolest); his former spouse and forever loving family member Cheryl; his dad Bill; his sister Wendy, her spouse Dennis and their children and grandchildren; and his brother Mike and his spouse Julie. Steve's mom, Shirley, and nephew, Greg, passed from this life earlier.
But his circle is much broader, and includes uncles and aunts and cousins; his musical family from multiple bands including Reunion Vocal Band, Damascus, Daybreak, Division Highway, Roadside Revue and more (Steve would remember all the names); almost everyone he ever worked with; and the faith communities he was part of over the years, where he listened attentively to God and debated lovingly with everyone else, and where he found his true calling in healing ministry.
Steve gladly gave complete attention and empathetic caring to every person he encountered. The pool of those who loved him is large and reaches deep.
In lieu of flowers, if you'd like to make a donation, support something important to you. Steve would have wanted it this way. If you want ideas, consider Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center or Beyond Celiac, which reflect his daughters' hearts.
Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, we won't gather now. When people can be together and make music together again, we'll honor Steve.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Steve Walker
Sponsored by Stradling Funeral Home - Akron.
BEVERLY-IN-HEAVEN AND ARNIE SHER SAMSON
June 13, 2022
LOOKING @ PICTURE OF STEVE IN OBIT REMINDS ME OF HIS FATHER "BILL" PEACEFUL/LOVING...OUR FAMILIES WERE NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS...I WOULD BABYSIT FOR WENDY, STEVE, MIKE...LEONETTA, GERARD, GERALD SAMSON WERE SAME AGE SPENDING MORE TIME W/ WALKER KIDS...THE PICTURE OF STEVE IS VERY LOVING/PEACEFUL/GOD LIKE...BEVERLY-IN-HEAVEN AND ARNIE SHER SAMSON TOWNSEND DE...GOD BLESS/SHALOM-PEACE...
Lesley Weatherford
June 12, 2022
I knew Steve from our Youth Group at Aldersgate Methodist. I crushed on him for 2 years. Finally, at 16, allowed to date, I asked if he would go with me to the Sadie Hawkins dance. It took everything I had to ask as I was incredibly shy. His response was, "Oh, trust me, you don't me in any part of your life, you just don't, trust me." I recall telling I did trust him and always wished I had added, I hope you will trust me enough one day to tell me why that is. His music and his humor are what attracted me. So sorry to see he has gone. Much love to his family.
Elaine Samson Simmons
August 7, 2021
My Sympathies to the Walker Family. Steve is working hard in his Heavenly School to become a guide for us here on Earth. I know that you are also with every member of your family, watching and guiding them through their thoughts. Thank you, Steve!
Leonetta Samson Doyle
August 7, 2021
I can´t believe that it has already been a year since Steve´s passing. We grew up living next door to the Walkers and often wondered how and where they were living. I remember a quiet but fun-loving Steve and so wished I had the opportunity to know him as an adult. I sure missed out on knowing a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go with you all during this difficult time. I pray that God will continue to shed His love and mercies upon you. Warmly, Leonetta
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BEVERLY-IN-HEAVEN AND ARNIE SHER SAMSON
August 7, 2021
MC DANIEL CREST OFF 202/CONCORD PIKE-SAMSON FAMILY AND WALKER FAMILY CEMENTED RELATIONSHIPS AS NEIGHBORS-SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY/FRIENDS-LEO/HELEN/ARNIE/ELAINE/LEONETTA/GERARD/GERALD SEND THEIR LOVE...BEVERLY-IN-HEAVEN & ARNIE SHER SAMSON TOWNSEND DE.
Kirk Dreibelbis
August 27, 2020
Steve and I were fellow band mates in Daybreak ,circa 1980? Traveling all around Berks county making music. He was always in the mood to hang out, have a couple of beers, and play some music. So sorry to see his life end this way. Chill out dude, and keep that harmonica ready for when our paths cross again.
Gerard Samson (twin)
August 16, 2020
Such a tragic life ending event. So sorry or your loss Walker Family. May he rest in the hands of the Lord.
sue moody (rooney)
August 15, 2020
I remember Steve from high school. He was very musical and kind from the beginning! So happy to know he had a full life although too short! Sounds like he will be missed by many as he was loved by many! My prayers go out to his family, especially his daughters...he was "cool"!!
WALKER FAMILY/FRIENDS
August 14, 2020
306 AND 308 CONCORD AVE-MCDANIEL CREST 1955-TWO FAMILIES MOVED INTO THEIR NEW HOMES. SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY/FRIENDS-MANY GOOD/FOND MEMORIES-BLESSINGS/LOVE/ALWAYS TO GOOD PEOPLE/FAMILIES.
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