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John Alvin Walkenhorst

Salt Lake City, Utah

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John Alvin Walkenhorst3/12/1942 ~ 1/1/2013John Alvin Walkenhorst, father, grandfather, teacher and friend passed away January 1, 2013, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born March 12, 1942 to Alvin Wilhelm Walkenhorst and Afton Johnson. He served a LDS mission to the Atlantic...

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I know this is very late in coming, but what a wonderful seminary teacher he was at Cottonwood High. He was a great teacher and always showed such love and concern for everyone.................

I never had the opportunity to know John, but I know Allyson. She would talk about her family a lot and how much she adores each of them. I am sincerly sorry for your loss and I wish your family peace and comfort through this time.

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Brother Walkenhorst ... He was my seminary teacher at Granite and literally changed my life! May the gospel he taught so well comfort you at this time.

We wish you the most heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert, Becky, Laura, & Ian,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father and grandfather. We are praying that the comforter will envelop you with the love of our Heavenly Father. Grateful for our knowledge of God's plan. Know you are loved and thought of often.

Growing up with John and Charlotte brings many wonderful memories to mind. John has always been a wonderful role model to all of us. He was always there for family and extended family. He touched our lives and made the world a better place. The Walkenhorst family exemplifies love, kindness, frindship and helping others.
We love you all and will never forget our Dear John.
Children of Connie Kuhni Johnsen
Cathie Derbidge, Deborah Chase, Will Johnsen and families

I am just one of the many thousands of Seminary Students that Bro Walkenhost taught at Granite High Class of 1971. he left a great impression on me with his testimony of Jesus Christ. may you as family feel comfort in this separation of your loved one, thinking of you, Kurt Peterson

Brother Walkenhorst was my seminary teacher at Riverview Junior High. He was a wonderful teacher. My heart goes out to your family.

We all wish you the most hartfelt ondolences that we are able to give. Your family is the best tribute to John and his dedication to what must have been the most important legacy he could leave for the rest of us and the most important part of his life here. We send you all our love and support.