Laurie Walker

Laurie Walker, 64-year-old resident of Holdingford, MN, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, MN.

Celebration of Life Gathering held from 9:30-11:30 A.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN. Burial in the Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. Caring for Laurie and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN.

Laurie was born on May 6, 1961, in Sauk Centre, MN, to the late Delmar and Dolores (Opsal) Canfield. She grew up in Swanville, where she attended school and graduated from Swanville High School. Following graduation, she attended Brainerd Community College. On March 27, 1982, Laurie was united in marriage to David Walker at St. John's Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle. Together, they made their home in the area, where Laurie devoted her early years to raising their children before opening a daycare in her home. She later began a long career with the United States Postal Service, serving in Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Long Prairie before transferring to the Park Rapids Post Office, where she retired in 2017. In 2021, Laurie and David returned to central Minnesota, making their home in Holdingford. Laurie loved adventure, whether it was a spontaneous road trip or riding her motorcycle. She was also an avid coin collector and took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren, watching them grow, and, of course, spoiling them a little along the way. Laurie will be remembered for her strength, her faith, and her deep love for her family. She was a devoted and faithful Christian whose kindness and spirit touched everyone she met.

She is survived by husband, David Walker of Holdingford, MN; sons, Mickey (Maggie) Walker of Swanville, MN and Jason (Amanda) Walker of Park Rapids, MN; siblings, Cheryl Hedin of Swanville, MN, Penny (Bruce) Holmberg of Staples, MN, Peggy Milner of Long Prairie, MN, Brian Canfield of Swanville, MN; grandchildren, Nyah (Cerrano) Moore, Savannah Walker, Gabriel Walker, Brice Walker, Diesel Walker, Emily Walker, Riggs Walker, and Eretria Walker; great-grandchildren, Jaden Moore, Xaliah Moore, and Rhett Walker.

Laurie was preceded in death by parents, Delmar and Dolores Canfield and brother, Steve Canfield.