Darwin G. Walker

Darwin Gene Walker, 63, of Rigby, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at his home from complications of diabetes.

Darwin was born May 25, 1946, in Newark, N.J., a son of Zamire Walker and Annie Delila Robbins Walker. He attended schools in Iona and graduated from Bonneville High School. He married Betty Gail Clegg on Aug. 2, 1974, in Rigby. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.

Throughout his life, he worked in the agriculture business, farming as a young man and later with Rigby Produce and Basic American Foods. He was a member of the Idaho Falls CB Club, Bonneville Hands Up and the Idaho Community Action Network. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was involved for years with the Boy Scouts. Darwin enjoyed fishing, hunting and bowling.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Gail Walker of Rigby; one daughter, Celina Gaye (Chris) Knutson of Chubbuck; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Rigby 12th Ward LDS Chapel, 602 Sundance St. and Fifth West, with Bishop Ron Young officiating. The family will visit with friends from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Milo Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.