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1934
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2019
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Bill Walkenhorst Obituary
1934 ~ 2019
William "Bill" Walkenhorst, 85, returned home to his Heavenly Father, after a long and courageous battle. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, UT - the son of Robert G and Lena Walkenhorst.
He had many great loves: his wife, and family, his shop, his profession, the outdoors, camping, fishing and boating at Flaming Gorge, Sunday night popcorn and Pepsi, classical music, traveling and spending time with his family, the gospel and the Lord.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Mary Joyce; three daughters, Teri (Wayne) Hortin, Melinda (Paul) Buma, Leslie (David) Bagley; and one son Alan (Gena) Walkenhorst; as well as two brothers Alvin and Robert Jr. Preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Helyne and Norma.
Viewing will be held Monday, July 15, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the church on 1327 W. 5550 S., Bennion, UT. Friends may visit prior to the services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Estates.
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Cindy Simpson Scroggins.
September 26, 2019
My heart break's for your family. We have soooo many memorie's of time's of going water sking and just everything. I believe it was 2 year's ago when visiting your precious DADDY and your precious Mommy, Mary Joyce picked me up at Chris Campbell Sorenson and took me to dinner. Who knew that would be the last time i would see him. Also we met with the Oreno's, at your beautiful home and they, Bill and Mary Joyce showed me their home and work shop, which he made BEAUTIFUL carpentry wood shop. Also i loved to tickle Allen, so from that day on i was known as " the tickle girl" . My love to ALL my SLC family!! Praying for you all.
Craig Butcher
July 15, 2019
Bill was a great influence in my life as a teenager. I have so many good memories of adventures he took us on as Explorer Scouts; boating, fishing, archery, and the things he taught us in class. His influence went far beyond my teenage years as I've thought about the things I learned from him. He was a great friend to our family. Bill and May Joyce loved my dad and are one of the reasons Dad finally was baptized. I wish I could be there to share in the celebration of his life. I will always treasure the great memories he helped create for me. My love goes out to you, Mary Joyce, Teri, Melinda, Leslie, and Alan.
Christine Nelson
July 14, 2019
Uncle Billy will be missed by all, his bright and easy smile never be forgotten. I remember Bill and Mary Joyce in Grandmas kitchen, she is making potato pancakes and they are joking around with each other. I was a little girl watching them and thinking if that if that was married life I wanted to be married.
Love and Blessings to Bill's wonderful family, you remain in my praters.
Christine Nelson
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