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Hiram Walker Obituary

Hiram "Jay" Walker, long time resident of Orangevale, CA, passed away February 21, 2015 at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer. Jay is survived by his wife of 54 years Patricia, his son Duane, daughters Sylvia and Lara, grandchildren Valerie, Kevin, Trevor, Brentyn, Stevie, and great grandchildren, Richard and Angelique. Jay was born on September 26, 1940 in Reno, NV. He served in the US Coast Guard, the US Navy and was a General Foreman for PG&E for 26 years; he later retired after having his own Utility Painting Company. Memorial services will be held Friday, March 6, 2015 at 11:00 am at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church Chapel, with reception immediately following. Please join us in the Celebration of Jay's life.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 1, 2015.

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Brentyn Walker

May 2, 2015

I love you Grandpa you were the father to me that i never had thank you Grandpa your the best grandpa in the world and the best man in the universe i love you Grandpa and i wish i would have been around more when you needed family the most. "its the words that were never said that will echo throughout your head" i wish i would have listened Better thank you for everything we love you Grandpa and i love you grandma i hope you're doing well <3

March 3, 2015

Pat, sorry to hear about jay, my best wishes to you and your family.

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