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1959
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2020
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David Walker Obituary
Mr. David Wayne Walker, age 61, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital surrounded by his wife & children. He was born September 29, 1959 in Monette, Arkansas to Henry and Mary (Petersen) Walker. On June 13, 1981 he married his high school sweetheart Reta Van Vleet in Holland.
Wayne graduated from West Ottawa High School and retired from Hart and Cooley in Holland. After retirement he worked for Walmart for a few years where he enjoyed his time playing Santa. He had many hobbies over the years, but being an avid outdoorsman and conservationist were lifelong passions. Touching many lives and passing on his knowledge to the next generation along the way. He enjoyed countless years spending time fishing, hunting, and camping with his friends and family. Most of all he was a devoted family man and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Reta; two children: Danielle (Jeremy) Schmidt, and Luke (Brittany) Walker; grandchildren: Madison, Athen, Emma and Anni; father, Henry D. Walker; brother, Jeff (Dana) Walker; several aunt and uncles and their families and the entire Van Vleet family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; in-law's, LeRoy and Lula Van Vleet.
Due to COVID 19 a private celebration will take place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of David may be given to the Michigan United Conservation Club (2101 Wood St, Lansing, MI 48912). Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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Randy Freeman
November 15, 2020
Dave was one of my best friends at hart&cooley. We had a lot of good times talking about life. Dave was a family man an honest man and I will forever be grateful for our friendship. Thanks for the deer hunting at your cabin it’s was a life long memory.
RIP Dave
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Junior Gibson
November 13, 2020
I would like to extend our sympathies to the family. I worked with him at Hart & Cooley for many years. So sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Dean Berens
November 11, 2020
Sending condolences from Dean Berens.
We worked together at Hart and Cooley. We also shared the love of the outdoors. Many good times. I was able to catch up a little at a trapping convention a few years back. Meant to get back together... He was a great man, will miss him. So sorry to all the family and friends! If you ever have a memorial service, I would like to go.
Liga Ruperts
November 7, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the Walker family.
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November 4, 2020
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