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B. Walker Obituary
Jordy set sail from this earthly existence surrounded by his beloved wife and children on the morning of Saturday, December 11th, and with the love and support of his whole family including sisters Wendy Butt (Michael) and Sacha Simmons ('Penny'); brother Nicholas Walker (Marg); sons-in-law Bavand Etemadi and Neysan Sobhani; daugther-in-law Mona Walker; seven cherished grandchildren Jordan, Leyli, Ethan, Joshua, Anisa, Maxwell and Dylan; and a flotilla of other relatives, friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions in his name to the Bermuda Sailing Association, Walker Arcade, 12 Reid Street, P. O. Box HM 1418, Hamilton HM FX.
The family encourages that colours be worn.
Bulley-Graham Funeral Home.
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109 Entries
Brian Crabtree
January 18, 2011
18th January 2011. Dear Mary, I have just read the news of Jordy's passing in my occasional search of the IOD websites. I was on the foredeck of "Coquette", sail number 5, in the early 1970s and at the IOD Worlds in Larchmont nearly 40 years ago, when 3 of the 5 of us were architects. Jordy was a fine sailor, a fine skipper, a fine competitor and a fine man. I admired him greatly. Please accept my heartfelt good wishes at this time. Truly yours, Brian Crabtree, Chaze sur Argos, France.
Sailing Gold
Pat & Nevis Barboza
January 9, 2011
ODE to Jordy Walker
When waves come crashing on the shore,
Spewing the sands of time,
They’ll deposit droplets of memories,
Of moments so sublime,….
When the oceans beckoned his ‘Spirit’
To hoist her sails to the sky,
And capture the wind’s capricious ways,
To ‘sink’ or ‘swim’~ perhaps WIN????
Or, at least, give it a Darn Good TRY!
When the ‘Cup of Gold’ is hoisted,
It will be filled with Jordy’s smile,
And his boats will form a line,
For he was their ‘Master Mariner’,
The ‘blueprint’ for one of a kind,
And his Life was of‘One Design’...
All our Best to Mary, Samantha, Blythe, Elizabeth and the Walker Family ~
The Barboza Family
Jesse DeCouto
January 7, 2011
Mary, Sacha, Samantha, Blythe, Elizabeth and family,
I am very sorry for your loss and you all have my deepest sympathies.
I knew Jordy ever since Junior Sailing at the RBYC and I remember him most for his generosity and enthusiasm.
Onion Bun was in the first birth next to the old wooden dock and was an oasis for tools and our tender for many "fun days". Many great memories include Jordy driving Onion Bun.
During another sunny summer day on the RBYC dock, I remember watching Bloodhound being rigged on the dock and being so shocked and impressed to learn Jordy actually built Bloodhound. WOW! At that point, in my mind, I knew my first ship builder. This was very cool!
I will always have many great memories of Jordy.
Tom Shadden
December 24, 2010
Mary and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Jordy's passing he was a pioneer in match racing and I had the pleasure of knowing him in the formation of the MRA. He was a true gentleman and yachtsman.
Kees van Beelen
December 22, 2010
To the Walker Family,
Jordy's passing marks an irreplaceable loss in sailing and the community. He was one of the good guys in the world. His generous spirit, unwavering sense of decency and fairness touched so many people. What a terrible loss but what a brilliant life. An example to us all. And for those of us lucky to have known him, what a great friend. It is impossible to forget such a wonderful person. Deepest condolences.
Richard Endean
December 21, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Jordy was a great mate, a straight shooter who never gave up on his principles or what he believed in. His passion for sailing and particularly match racing was remarkable and inspiring.He has surely left his mark on the sport.
We will be thinking of you all.
Take care
Richard & Virginia
December 21, 2010
I was so sad to hear of Jordy's passing. He made a huge impact on sailing in Bermuda and it was a privilege to know such a man with a ready laugh and a twinkle in his eye. I remember him in Fitted Dinghy meetings and when I worked at the RBYC and he was so involved with the Gold Cup with his IOD's. Bermuda has lost a favourite son. My thoughts are with all the Walker, Simmons and worldwide family at this sad time.
Love Hilary Roberts - Cranleigh, UK
Anthony Watson
December 20, 2010
Mary and Family,
We treasure the memory of the many happy occasions, which we shared with Jordy and the Wakler family during our twenty seven years in Bermuda.
With deep sorrow and our fond love,
Anthony, Jean and James, Jamaica
Kirk Brown
December 20, 2010
It was a treat to reconnect with Jordy in Berumda this year. All here in Long Beach are saddened by the loss and Congressional Cup has lost a dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary.
Darlene Graham
December 20, 2010
Mary and family, our deepest sympathies are with you all. Jordy is now at peace and sailing with his fellow angels. Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. May you treasure the wonderful memories.Darlene & Don Graham
Brian Marshall
December 20, 2010
Dear Mary and family
Janet and I are deeply saddened to hear of Jordy's passing.We viewed the memorial video which was excellent.We fondly remember your wedding with Jordy cheerfully reclining with his cocktail.
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Fondest Regards
Janet & Brian Marshall
December 19, 2010
Dear Mary and family, I cherish the thoughts life with Jordy and you. I saw in him love, devotion and service. I send up my prayers for Jordy's blessed soul. May he continually progress and inspire us. James (JIm) Sturdivant
James (Jim) Sturdivant
December 19, 2010
Dear Mary and family, I cherish the thoughts life with Jordy and you. I saw in him love, devotion and service. I send up my prayers for Jordy's blessed soul. May he continually progress and inspire us. James (JIm) Sturdivant
Ruth Kempe
December 19, 2010
Blessings and Love to you Mary, and to your beautiful family today and everyday.
Ruth.
Lachlan Hughson
December 18, 2010
Dear Mary,
Sylvaine and I were very sorry to read of your loss. We had hoped the result would be very different after our Hippocrates time together. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. All our love.
Carolyn Saganski
December 17, 2010
Amazing Mary, you and Jordy were generous and welcoming Colin Searle and myself in making our new home at Tanglewood Poolhouse. Without you both; we never would have had so much fun and laughs whenever we got together. Your kindness and generousity to myself and the Searle Family when we needed it in saying good-bye to Colin was a god-send!
Love and strength to you Mary and Family,
Julie Saganski, Saskatoon
Ben Cesare
December 17, 2010
Dear Mary, Blythe, Elizabeth, Samantha, Sasha, and Families,
My condolences and great love to you all at this time. Jordy had a huge impact on my life, as he did on so many others. He will be greatly missed and not just in his beloved Bermuda.
Much love, Ben Cesare
Scotty Dickson
December 17, 2010
Mary, Blythe and family,
My condolences. It was an absolute privilege spending time with Jordy. What a guy. He will truly be missed. I can't help but smile and swell with pride to think that he was a friend.
Stuart Galloway
December 17, 2010
Dear Mary & Family
I am so sorry to hear that Jordy has passed away. He was a Bermuda treasure, both in the sailing world & architectural world. The island is less without him. I shall always remember him. My thoughts are with you,
Stuart
December 17, 2010
Just learned today of dear Jordy's passing and want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jordy and the rest of you were so gracious to my mother Polly as she spent the last years of her life in Bermuda and for this I am forever grateful. Much love to you all. Nancy Marlowe Reimer
Clive Cassidy
December 17, 2010
Sorry to hear that Jordy has passed away,I have great memories of him and all the gang during the 1950's, we had so much fun.
David Fox
December 17, 2010
Dear Mary, Samantha, Blythe and Elizabeth:
We were sad to learn of Jordy's passing. He was a great person, and a true architectural mentor to me while I was in college and at OBM. Years later, I always valued his advice.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
David, Nancy, Kristen and Michael
Andy Taylor
December 16, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Jordy's passing, I have been a guest of the Bermuda IOD fleet and Jordy was always happy and enthusiastic and a true Gentleman. Condolences and Best Wishes from Scotland.
December 16, 2010
Dear Mary and family,
There are so many amazing memories we all have of Jordy. He was such a generous, outgoing person. We will all miss him, and share in your sorrow at this time.
Lisa, Martin, Owen and Nick Siese
December 16, 2010
Blythe,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Although you may not be able to see your Dad, he will always live within you, and you will carry his spirit forever.
Lisa Madeiros
December 16, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Jordy. It was always nice to have Jordy come and visit the OBM office In St. Maarten. I'm sure he will be missed. Rest in peace Jordy.
Shirley Brown
December 16, 2010
Dear Mary, We are so sad to learn of Jordy's death and send you and your family our deepest sympathies. He was well known at the Royal Forth Y.C. and the Royal Norther & Clyde YC as a fine yachtsman and great supporter of the IOD class. He will be much missed for his friendship, charm and skill as a sailor. We shall miss him.
Harry & Brenda Holmes, Edinburgh UK
Bjorn Ohde
December 16, 2010
My condolences to the family. It was always a great pleasure to meet with Jordy and Mary.
Bjorn
John Berg
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary,
My thoughts are with you and I am very sad to hear of Jordy passing away. We knew each other best, architect to architect and although he discouraged my joining the noble practice, he was very supportive once I did. I will miss his always upbeat attitude and dry sense of humor.
With love,
John
peter isler
December 15, 2010
My condolences to the family. Jordy was a great and important activist for the sport of sailing!
Tony Leggett
December 15, 2010
To the Walker Family,
Being welcomed by Jordy's widespread arms and expansive grin upon arrival at the RBYC terrace at the start of Race Week has always been one of my greatest pleasures and fondest memories. Whether crossing tacks in an IOD, repairing boats after the racing's done, swapping tall tales, discussing how to expand the fleets, or extolling the beauty of an IOD, no one rivalled his pure and infectious joy in all aspects of sailing. I only just realized that in my own small corner of the sport I have been trying to emulate him all along.
What exhilirating and wonderful memories, but what a painful loss.
Steve Fox
December 15, 2010
So sorry to hear of Jordy's passing. It was always such a pleasure to meet him, always fun, friendly and kind. He will be sadly missed.
Gary Parkinson
December 15, 2010
I remember my years at 144 St. George Street, living on the 3rd floor with Jordy. He was a very kind and generouus person, with a great sense of humour. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.
Eddie Saints
December 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jordy who I've had the pleasure of knowing through the sport of sailing. Jordy was always a great supporter of junior sailing event having taken an enormous amount of personal time to be on the water to officiate events. He was always there to show his support. I have great admiration for Jordy who I know will be sorely missed by all.
Richard du Moulin
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jordy's passing. Since racing against Jordy and Blythe years ago in the King Edward Gold Cup, I have respected Jordy's skill, sportsmanship and sense of humor. I recall some great parties at your home with Jordy smoothing over some of the feathers ruffled on the water! When he was a Bermuda Race inspector,I laugh at Jordy coming alongside my boat as we crossed the finish line, in a surprise inspection, asking me to show him our anchor. I ran below and grabbed our small anchor, held it up, and he demanded that i show him our biggest anchor. We of course complied, and he then said he was only joking, but bought me a dark and stormy later at the RBYC bar to make up for it.
All sailors and friends are better for having known Jordy.
Rich du Moulin and Family, Larchmont, New York
Steve Musicant
December 15, 2010
To have known and sailed with Jordy was both a pleasure and an honour. I am blessed to have had him as a friend, and he will be dearly missed.
My prayers are with you Mary, Elizabeth, Samantha and Blythe.
Peter Rugg
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary,
The IOD Class as it is today, and all the fun we on the Norwegian Wood team have had together over the past 25 years, would not have happened but for Jordy. He loved the boats and the competition, and never ceased working to create opportunities for others to share the love. Our hearts and prayers are with you, your family, and Sacha. Our generation of sailors are all better for the privilege of knowing and working with Jordy.
All the best,
Peter & Meredith
Greg
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary,
I did not know, yet somehow knew... and today I found this newspaper onllne and unfortunately it confirmed it to be true... that Jordy has gone. I am so very sorry to hear that news... but I'm sure your difficult task of bringing him home made everything as good as it could be.
You both are an inspiration - I am so grateful that we had some time together at Hippocrates... yours and his kindness, courage and smiling spirit are gifts I will always treasure.
My deepest sympathies for you and your family's loss and the loss of everyone who had the pleasure, in my case all too brief, to meet the sweet heart and soul of a man who was Jordy.
Peace be with you....
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary....Met Jordy so many years ago racing IOD's in the 70's,,,,a warm memory of him and his smile and laugh was after a race in heavy weather at Rye, New York two or three years ago,,,,,he took first with my skipper JP Roed a very close second.....as we walked up the dock all soaking wet I hugged Jordy and said,,,hell Jordy the two oldest skippers got 1st and 2nd in the heavy weather leaving all the youngsters in our wake......what a huge smile came accross his face......what a very special guy he was,,,,
My love to you and the family and the entire Bermuda sailing fraternity...we will all miss him
Love Eric Schou San Francisco
Tom Price
December 15, 2010
Jordy was very kind to me when I came to race IODs. I think he recognized the head over heels lust for the boats. He built BDA sailing from the trenches.
Bob & Tamsin McCutcheon
December 15, 2010
To the Walker Family,
we feel for your loss, but we have all lost someone very special. A wonderful man, an inspiration, a reminder of what Bermudians truly are.
Lots of love from the other side of the world.
Marlee Robinson
December 15, 2010
Dear Mary
I am so very sorry to learn of Jordy's passing. I have fond memories of joining your clan to watch Gold Cup racing. What a privilege to have been able to be included.
I suspect Shorty, Dick, Jordy and others are having a grand time reliving their sailing careers.
fondly
Marlee
Jordy's Bloodhound! What an adventure!
Deane & Jody Tank/Gardner
December 14, 2010
This is very sad. Jordy welcomed us into the sailing community and he and his family extended that warm welcome throughout our yearly stays in Bermuda. We will miss Jordy, his friendship, his quiet infectious good humor, his spirited generosity as a foremost advocate of his sport, sailing. We will miss Jordy especially when we feel the joy of sailing, as he did so often.
Deane Tank and Jody Gardner Chicago, Il.
Barbara & Cyril Cooper
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary & family --
We were so very sad to learn of Jordi's passing. Besides being a real 'son of the soil', he leaves behind a legacy that does the sailing world proud ! Please know that our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Annabel Fountain
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary, Blythe, Elizabeth, Samantha, Sasha, and Families
I'm so sorry to hear that Jordy has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have just read through the "Guest book" entries and it is vividly demonstrated what a wide-ranging impact Jordy had - across generations and across continents. What a wonderful person. He will be missed, but we will all remember him as he touched so many lives.
With love
Fae Peters
December 14, 2010
Dear mary,so sorry to hear of jordys passing. I was down last year for a little holiday and archie and i were staying with sacha and penny,this was very sad news and our thoughts and prayers are with you all ,fae
David Clendenning
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary, Blylhe, Samantha. and Elizabeth and the Walker families.
I am saddened to hear from Margaret and Nick of Jordy's passing and offer my sincere condolences.
I remember with appreciation the warm welcome given by Jordy and Mary during my visit to Bermuda some ten years ago. I especially remember the enjoyable RBYC luncheon I had with the entire Walker clan; my wonderful stay at "Rose Cottage"; the tour of the harbour and its small islands with Jordy in his motor boat, and my visit with Sacha and Penny. I was only sorry not to have been able to return to Bermuda in these intervening years.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
David Clendenning
fae peters
December 14, 2010
Dear mary, so sorry to hear that jordy passed away,archie and i saw last year when we were down in bermuda staying with sacha and penny. I have some good memories of our early days at the walkers. archie and i send our love to the whole family at this sad time.love fae
Fae Peters
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary, I heard from my friend GAIL who called me to say that Jordy had passed away. So very sorry and wanted to write you and say what good memories I have of years gone by, Archie and I Last saw Jordy a year ago when we were staying with Sasha and Penny, our prayers go out to you and his sisters Wendy, Sasha and his brother Nicky. LOVE TO ALL YOUR FAMILY MARY. Fae
Rick Thompson
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary & Family.....Seems as if I have known you all forever but it was Jordy that introduced me to the IOD's when I returned to Bermuda in 1973. Not long after that I bought my first IOD and many years later and many IOD's bought and sold I still love those boats and so greatful for Jordy's help,encouragement and camaraderie over the years sailing with and against him!....He was small in stature but a giant among men and I am a better person for having known him......God Bless!
Paul Zupan
December 14, 2010
To the Walker Family,
I am saddened by the loss of Jordy, as he remains a true testament to the spirit of sportsmanship in sailing. I had the privilege of working with and/or sailing with Jordy a few times, and consider him the benchmark to which we should all aspire. I will miss him greatly and my condolences to you, especially Mary and Sasha...
Jeff Arnst
December 14, 2010
Dear Walker extended family
Jordy has been a true friend to me over the last several years, and has help me be a better person, he will be truly missed by one and all.
He always had a ready smile and a helping hand.
Joyce Andersen
December 14, 2010
My condolences to Mary on the passing of Jordy. I was privileged to know and work with Jordy during the WMRC era and will most remember his big smile and dedication to the sport of match racing.
IODs sailing into a storm
Herb Motley
December 14, 2010
Dear Walkers,
How wonderful the friendship of the Walkers and Motleys, whether competing against Jordy in IODs or hosting Elizabeth and Laura during their Olympic campaign.
It is the tradition that the last place finisher at an IOD World Championship be awarded a copy of Arthur Knapp's "Race your boat right." Stepping fcrward to receive this treasured(?) souvenir of a week's sailing in Marblehead, Jordy remarked, "This is the third copy I have received, and as you can see none of them have done me any good!"
He brought humor and wisdom to every situation, but above all proportion to the various elements of life.
IODs sailing into a storm is how we feel in losing him.
Ellen Brown
December 14, 2010
Sending light and love to all of you on the passing of Jordy. He was a , a true character and he will be remembered for his love of sailing, his wonderful family and his wife, Mary who was very supportive of him.
Kathy Highe
December 14, 2010
I will always remember Jordy's great smile and laugh. Rest in peace Jordy and watch over us!
Marjorie Paterson
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary and Family,
I was so saddened by the news of Jordy's passing. Deepest condolences, prayers and love to you all!
Love,
Marjorie and Jim Paterson
Raymond Brackstone
December 14, 2010
A long time ago in Bermuda there was a word used to describe someone special, talented, fun and an all round decent fellow. That word was "hamma". It was an honor to be viewed by those who knew you as a "hamma".
Jordy you were most definitely a "hamma".
So many wonderful memories. A good and loyal friend, a successful architect, a fantastic sailor and sailing organizer and supporter and most importantly a wonderful and loving husband and father. You have left a wonderful legacy.
I will miss you mate.
Raymond Brackstone, Toronto, Canada
Laureen Fuller
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary and Family, We are saddend to learn of Jordy's passing. He was a dear and faithful friend to us. Our love, prayers and loving thoughts are with you. Phil and Laureen Fuller
Ian McNeice
December 14, 2010
On behalf of the Nantucket IOD Fleet Assn., we would like to express our sincerest condolences over the loss of a great gentleman sailor.
December 14, 2010
Dear Mary, Samantha, Elizabeth, Blythe, Sasha and Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May the legacy of Jordy live on in each one of you.
With our deepest sympathy,
Werner & Nicola
December 13, 2010
Dear Sasha, Vic and I send our deepest condolences on the lost of your beloved brother Jordy. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Dallas and Vic Greeley, Ottawa, Ontario
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary, Blylhe, Samantha. and Elizabeth and the Walker family . I was saddened to hear about "Jordy" .It was an honour and prevlige to have known him ! I will always remember the last time that I saw him and sailed with him in Cheater a year and half ago . He was the same as always just enjoying being on an IOD and racing . It was great > I will never forget that last time that I spent time with "Jordy" A true gentleman sailor that everyone respected. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . I will never forget him !
Mike Thompson
August Miller
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker Family,
My sympathy and prayers go out to you. It was always a joy visiting with Jordy. Watching him operate as Team Manager at the 1992 Barcelonia Olympics, he was a quintessential Bermudian.
December 13, 2010
Walker Family,
Our condolences on the loss of Jordy. He was a man who truly loved life and was an inspiration to all who came to know him. We came to know him and the family thru his passion for architecture , at OBM, and then thru personal events that the Walker family was always willing to share for those of us who worked in Bermuda, but came to know it as our second home. His hospitality was boundless. His energy amazing, I recall venturing up past Hard a Lee at 2 in the morning to find Jordy working on his cherished fitted dinghy in the garage. tired but committed he inspired us to do better.
Our lives are better for having known him. He will be missed by all
Don, Shelby, Alyssa, Michele Dessario (OBM class of 88-94)
John Mendez
December 13, 2010
Jordy; you have done so much for sailing, the RBYC and for the youth in the sport. God Bless you we will always remember your friendship, compassion and understanding. You were one of the "Greats"
Maggie Barnes
December 13, 2010
To Mary, Sasha and all the Walker family
Our sincere condolences at your loss, you are all in our prayers. Because of Jordy I was able to 'sail' through the main entrance to the RBYC. God bless
Maggie and David Barnes, ex-Commodores, SPBC..
Kathy & Scott
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary, Samantha, Blythe and Elizabeth,
What a loss to all of us. As Mary and Jordy would always say to us Between the Walls children, "we are family". It feels that way...like I just lost a father.
What a beautiful man with a larger than life smile. He is with you now, just look for the signs. He will be near to you always.
How fantastic that I got the chance to sit across from him at a wonderful dinner this summer for the last time. Just a beautiful and very special last supper we all spent together.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Love always,
Brigitte and Herb Hilgenberg
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary, Samantha, Elizabeth, Blythe, Sacha and families, We are so sorry to hear of Jordy's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brigitte & Herb Hilgenberg, Burlington, Ontario
nigel cochrane
December 13, 2010
It is with great sadness that I hear the news of the passing of Jordy. He was such an inspiration and passionate man. I will always remember the sheer happiness he felt when he was surrounded by fellow sailors. My thoughts are with you Bylthe.
-nigel cochrane
Stephen Bugbee
December 13, 2010
Dearest Mary,Blyth,Samatha,Elizabeth and Family,
It is with the greatest heart felt sorrow I have heard the sad news of the passing of Jordy; please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
The memories of my time in Bermuda are always in my thoughts; my experiences at work, on the water and in the boat sheds are filled with the character of Jordy's being...his passion, dedication, diligence,and of course his incomparable sense of humour. At times he was my employer, my mentor, co-worker and my friend...roles in which he naturally excelled as a human being. He truly started me on my professional career in architecture and he taught me the lessons that shaped my last 25 years in this industry. I have fond memories of our daily time we spent together for those years...he made the experience of designing buildings (and sailing of course)an enjoyable world for which to be a part.
He was a man of great stature and he will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have come to know him....
Sincerely Yours,
Stephen Bugbee
Partner- V.P Design
BKDI Architects
Architect AAA AIBC SAA AIA MRAIC
Danielle and Jeffrey Lawson
December 13, 2010
Dear family, Our thoughts and love are with you. Jordy's dedication to the people and things that he loved was palpable in his presence. He is dearly missed.
Howard & Val Smith
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker family,
I can not tell you how devastated Val and I are to read of Jordy's untimely death.
I so enjoyed interacting with him as we researched and wrote the biography of his illustrious uncle Wil.
He was so vibrant and so much a part of our picture of Bermuda, somehow the island will be a little colder and darker without his presence.
Howard & Val
Mark McNeill
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary and family.
I am so sorry, my deepest condolences to you all, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Too many good sailing people have gone this year, what is he doing up there !! no idea, but anyone would think he was putting together an Americas Cup Challenge??
Jordy's sparkle, generosity and enthusiasm will always be alive in all of us who have been lucky to know him.
David and Diana Hooper
December 13, 2010
To the entire Walker Family,
Our sincere love and condolences to the family. Even though we never returned to Bermuda permanently, Jordy would always ask "when are you going to return". Having shared many sailing experiences with him over the years, his dedication to the sialing comunity was always inspirational. He will be missed.
David and Diana
Joseph Galea
December 13, 2010
I only met Jordy a few times during the almost decade that I lived and worked in Bermuda but I knew him to be a gentleman of great integrity and profound humanity. His memory will certainly live on in the Bermudian Architectural community. May he rest in peace. Condolences to all his family.
judy & Gildo Fusinaz
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary, Samantha, Blythe, Elizabeth & families: Our sincere condolences to you all - a bright light has gone from your lives, but he has left a legend for all to behold. May you all have strength and courage at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are shining through to you from all over the world. Jordy was a very special person and we were very proud to have known him and his family.May he rest in peace. Much love Fusinaz family, Ga.USA, Jacksonville,USA and Elba, Italy.
Neil Paterson
December 13, 2010
Thanks for everything Jordy - Great memories - My sincere condolences to the Walker Family
December 13, 2010
Dear Mrs Walker and Sasha,
It was a pleasure knowing a gentleman like Jordy during my twenty-two years in Bermuda. My condolences to you and your families.
Terry Huntington, Victoria, B.C.
Elizabeth Arias
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker Family,
My warmest and sincerest condolences go out to all of you. Jordy's free spirit and kindness will be missed deeply. You are all in my thoughts and hope that you are somehow comforted by all of our prayers.
He's in there somewhere just ahead of me.
Hubert and Elizabeth Watlington
December 13, 2010
A great sailor and human being. Our sincere love and condolences to the family.
Hubert and Elizabeth
Jason Jones
December 13, 2010
Jordy,
My family have always considered the Walkers as part of ours – since we first met. Your help and kindness has always been a part of us, and been instrumental in our lives, and loyalty to OBM. We are sincerely sorry to hear of this abrupt news, and are devastated to learn of it’s untimely onset. Please, Mary, Blythe, and Sam, consider us part of your family, and please let us know what we can do. Jordy, thank you so much for all that you’ve done for us – your kindness and generosity to an immigrant Welsh family! – your contribution to Architecture and the progression and nurturing of the young ones – thank you. Your constantly bright and optimistic outlook on the business and social side of OBM, and the aptitude with which you took over from John. I will always see your smile in my mind, and hear your wonderfully course Bermudian accent – you will be sorely missed, and I pray that Christ will be with you always.
I’ve attached a very special photo from my parents early days in Bermuda – at their wedding. I wish these days would come back, and I grew up loving the stories
With all our love and eternal gratitude,
Jason (son of Ed and Maureen), Kerry, Eleanor and Jane Jones
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker Family,
I am writing to express my deepest condolences to all of you. I recall spending an evening with Jordy at the IBA barbecue a few years+ back! Once he found out I was John White's daughter he almost adopted me as his daughter for the night! I couldn't help but be drawn to his warm, friendly personality. We engaged in wonderful conversation that evening. Although this is the only memory of him that I can recall, (I am sure my Father, now residing in the U.S.A., will remember many, many more with me included!) it is a permanent fixture in my mind and I will never forget what a warm, jolly, gentleman he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Lee Anne (White) Nelmes.
Russell
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary,
Lee and I have been praying for the comfort of you and your family during this very sad time. Also we have been fondly remembering our "wild" honeymoon party [50 years ago] at the old Bermudiana with Jordy et. al.. It was so much fun, we were almost asked to leave the hotel.
I am also remembering Jordy as king of the kite flyers on many Good Fridays at "High and Dry".
Love from the Springwood Bunch.
Eva Garza
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker Family,
My most sincere condolences to the entire family. Jordy was a kindhearted and jovial person. When he visited the OBMI Miami office, he would always share jokes and stories with us. His unique and bright personality will remain in our hearts for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary,
Reid and I send lots of love to you and all your family at this very sad time. My memories of Jordy go all the way back to his home on Grape Bay when I visited with Sasha and to all the fun we use to have at the August Moon Regattas. Our families grew up together "between the walls" and It was a very special time. xx Linda
Andrea Robinson
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary,
Gordon joins me in extending, to you and your family, our deepest sympathy at your loss.
Jordy will be missed by many he touched, both close and afar.
God Rest
Gordon & Andrea
Than/Nancy Butterfield
December 13, 2010
Our sincere love and condolences,
Than and Nancy (Butterfield)
Tatiana Milan
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary, Samantha,Elizabeth and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Everyone at OBM is with you and we all feel the loss of such a wonderful human being. We will remember him always with his beautiful and sincere smile and cheerful spirit that was so contagious.
He is amongst the great ones now, where he belongs sailing seas without any boundaries or limitations. I feel honored and blessed to have known him.
May you find comfort in the wonderful memories and legacy he has left behind.
Sincerely Yours,
Tatiana Milan
OBM International
Natalia Munoz
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I had the great pleasure of working with Jordy and hearing about his sailing adventures and his deep love for his grandchildren. He was truly one of the few gentlemen left in the world.
George and Sue Cubbon
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary and family, Sasha and family
Our deepest sympathy and love are with you at this difficult time. Jordy will be very fondly remembered by us all - he was one great guy and will remain forever in the hearts of many.
December 13, 2010
Mary:
Please accept, on behalf of the world wide membership of the International One Design Class, our sincerest condolences and prayers to you and your family in this your hour of grief.
Jordy was a 'giant' in the history of the IOD class. I can say without fear of contadiction, the IOD Class would not be the thriving class that it is were it not for his determination and drive. Eleven established fleets and two more in development bear testimony to his work.
Jordy will be missed by his many friends around the world. For those of us who continue to be involved it will be our task to ensure that his legacy lives on.
Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert Duffy
Interim President
International One design Class
Tania Garces
December 13, 2010
Dear Walker Family,
My sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. I was very sad to hear this morning of Jordy's passing. He will always be remembered as a lovely and cheerful gentlement that he was. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. May God have him in a better place.
Nicole Butterworth
December 13, 2010
I'll miss you Jordy. Thank you for everything you've done for sailing and for me over the many years. The IOD class won't be the same. Sail fast, sail hard and sail free! My love to Mary, Sam, Blythe, Elsie and the whole family.
Derek Mitchell
December 13, 2010
Jordy was a long standing friend and professional colleague - he will be sadly missed by the Walker family as well as by the extended OBM family. My deepest sympathies to Mary, Samantha, Blythe and Elizabeth.
Larry & Madeleine Davis
December 13, 2010
To all the Walker Family my visit with you on Friday was a blessing and I will miss Jordy's dedication to sailing in general but also to the I.O.D.Fleet. he managed to get things done when everyone else was doubting the tasks. We must fufil his "legacy"
Wendy Hopkins
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary, I was so sorry to hear of Jordy's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Wendy Powell
Rozzie and Eddie Davis
December 13, 2010
Dear Mary and family,
As you know you and Jordy have been in our thoughts and prayers during this last year. Jordy may no longer be with you here on earth but he will never be far away. He is just harder to see and hear.
There will be a star in the sky you have never seen before. It will be larger and brighter than all the rest. From his place in Heaven he will watch over you all until you are together again for eternity.
We will see you after we get to Bermuda on the 27th.
My memories of our childhood Easter visits are many and all very special.
With love from both Eddie and me,
Rozzie
Suzette Anthony
December 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Walker family. May the family find strength and peace in God knowing that Jordy is in a better place free from pain and suffering.
December 13, 2010
Mary, Samantha, Blythe, Elizabeth and Sasha, and Families,
My sincere condolences to all of you.
He always had a kind word.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Lesley (Cherry) White
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