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H. Walker Obituary
Vero Beach, FL
H. Webster Walker, III died peacefully at home on May 21. He was beloved by friends, family and the many communities in which he was engaged. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life, and they adored their father and "Gampy."
Web was born September 4, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Harry Webster Walker II, and Alethea Kunhardt Walker. During his youth, he lived in places as diverse as Brazil, Winnetka, Illinois, and Southport, Connecticut. He brought his joy of life and infectious laugh to all of them.
Web's career spanned business, banking and the citrus industry. His retirement from his SunSweet Fruit company left customers bereft of the nation's best citrus.
Web was a philanthropist, who contributed his energy, goodwill and resources to many projects that benefited young people and the less fortunate. He was leader in the Orchid Island Rotary Club, and he served on several foundations.
Nobody wore a Hawaiian shirt with shorts at a fundraiser or party better than Web did. He loved life in Florida. And it showed.
Web passionately cheered on his kids - and their friends - as they excelled in sporting events and in life itself. He always lifted his voice on their behalf, often much to the chagrin of the referees. Yet, he calmly managed to be there for friends and family in difficult situations.
Web could give you a bear hug and a sarcastic comment at the same time. He had a subtly quiet - yet deeply rooted appreciation - for life, his family and the home they built together.
He graduated from The Harvey School, The Berkshire School, and Florida Southern College.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Holland Walker, and their large and loving family, who will miss him every day: Jane Walker Blake (Tommy), Camp Walker (Michelle) and Holland Walker (Steven Josephs), along with four beloved grandchildren: Hollis, Henry and Webster Blake and William Camp Walker. His sister, Antoinette Hamner (George), and brother, Gilford Walker, along with seven nieces and nephews also survive him. So does his beloved dog, Charlie.
He was preceded in death by his mother, his father, his sister, Alethea Walker Overholser, and his terracotta warrior dog, Jack.
Funeral services will be held at Community Church in Vero Beach at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given in Web's memory to the Vero Beach Dog Park (www.verobeachdogpark.com), where he spent part of every day, the Education Foundation (www.edfoundationirc.org) and ARC (ww.arcir.org).
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Bill Pigozzi
June 3, 2018
A smart soccer player who always took the time to teach the other players on his team, and did so with a passion. A brother in the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, that everyone endeared themselves to. An exceptional human being who had a profound, and positive influence many lives. All of us from Florida Southern College who had the privilege to know him, will miss him dearly.
Bill & Linda Pigozzi
Maria and Ridge Barker
June 1, 2018
To My Florida Family! I will always remember Webs laughter and cheeriness. I vividly remember him tanned by breezy days of sailing on the Long Island Sound. He will remain in our hearts always. Love, Maria and Ridge Barker
Rob Stevenson
May 30, 2018
Wonderful guy. Gentle and generous. Happy by nature. Indelible. Everyone at Berkshire School loved him.
Rex Morgan
May 30, 2018
I first met Web in the fall of 1969 when we were wee freshmen classmates at Berkshire School. He was always a happy presence at the school. Easy to laugh, affable, friend to everybody, a great classmate. Somewhere along the way he got the nickname Goober which was goofy and lovable. I last saw him at our 35th reunion. Everyone greeted him the same way, yelling Web! and hugs and smiles and laughs followed. We will have our 45th reunion in two weeks and I am saddened that he will not be among us. There will be a Service of Remembrance on Sunday morning. I know all his classmates there will attend and share their fond memories of a great guy. My condolences to the Walker family.
Nancy Lo Galbo
May 30, 2018
Dear Ellen and family,
I was so very sorry to read of Web's passing. My heart goes out to you. He was a wonderful man and a dear friend to me during our days at Berkshire and onward. God bless.
Nancy Conner
May 29, 2018
Dear Ellen and Family, Please know how very sorry I am and saddened to hear about Webs passing. I will always remember how sweet and funny he was. Ellen we did have some good times!! Love and prayers to and for you all. Nancy Conner
Sally Daley
May 29, 2018
Dear Ellen, Jane, Camp, Holly, Toni and the entire Walker family, Oh my - we were so sad to learn of Web's death. What a gem of a man, gone far too soon, with a big heart and bigger laugh -- who never met a stranger. You are all in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Sally, Dick & Molly Daley
Jan and Dana Shaw
May 29, 2018
Dear Ellen, we are heartbroken to read about Web. He was a true humanitarian that embraced life. We were so fortunate Web came into our lives at Berkshire School. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jerry Weil
May 29, 2018
Web -- If there was anyone in our class with an affable, bear like presence-- it was you. You filled any room with laughter and full contact engagement. Whether on a squash court or Reunion, your huge bear hug was coming for us all. I will miss you at Reunion and always. My heartfelt condolences to Ellen and your precious family. Rest in Peace old friend. Jerry Weil, Berkshire School, Class of 1973
Jeff Follert
May 29, 2018
Web--I will so miss you at Reunion--this year and always. My heartfelt condolences to Ellen and to your loving family. Rest in Peace old friend. Jeff Follert, Berkshire School Class of 1973
Gwendolyn Fichtelman
May 29, 2018
A man believed by this family and community, he was always there for any one in need. Always with a smile, a joke, and a shoulder for support. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on through his children. Ellen, Camp, Holly, and Jane my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Melissa S
May 29, 2018
Ellen and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time.
What a wonderful family. Stay strong together.
David Walley
May 29, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Ellen and family. Web was a wonderful, caring, compassionate gentleman who made the lives of others so much better...and richer. May God bless you and yours during this difficult time.
David Walley
Eugene O'Neill
May 29, 2018
Ellen and Family,
My sincere condolences on Webb's passing. Webb certainly had a charm and enthusiasm which I know will be missed. It is a great loss for the community.
Debbie Avery
May 29, 2018
Web, you will be missed in the kitchen at Oktoberfest and so many other places.
Clay Irons Irons
May 28, 2018
Dear Ellen,
I was so saddened to hear the passing of Web, a true friend of mine and our family.
His hug, his smile, his laugh, the sparkle in eye.....the great memories live on forever.
With a heavy heart we send our deepest sympathies to you, Jane, Camp, Holly and the entire Walker family. Please know our thoughts and payers are being sent to you all from afar.
Clay, Ashley, Suzette and Morgan
Dick Aldrich
May 28, 2018
Sorry to all faily and friends - our city is no wmissing a great guy. Web was always there for his kids, for his friends, for what he was passionate about. And he sure id make us smile and laugh as we enjoyed his company.
Tom Gleeton
May 28, 2018
Weeeb.... You will be missed dearly and thought of on regular basis. Sarah and I will say a prayer for you and your family. Deepest sympathy Tom and Sarah
Mary Thomas
May 28, 2018
Dear Ellen, Janie, Camp, Holly and the entire Walker family,
My deepest sympathies. So many memories I was priveleged to have shared with Web and all of you for so many years. I will always remember him calling to me with his lively sense of humor, "hey Thomas." He made me feel special.
Billie Brooks
May 28, 2018
My deepest sympathy
Chris & Harold Cullison
May 27, 2018
Jane and loving family, we are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. Hugs and prayers.
May 27, 2018
Ellen-----I was stunned to read about Webb's passing. He was a unique human being and I know you will miss him terribly. You are in my thoughts all the time. Karl Stein
May 27, 2018
We will miss Web; especially with Charlie at Dog Park! Our condolences!
Sandy/Terry and Liberty Konstantinidis
Jack Finn
May 26, 2018
To my dearest friend Ellen. Jane, Camp, and Hollis as well. There are no words worthy of the sadness you all must be feeling. Web was one of the most special people I have had the pleasure of calling a friend. From the first time I met him (screaming about the water on the floor at Arbor Drive), to the day he left CT in the Ford Focus packed for your new life in FL. (I also told you not to say anything about Jane falling down the garage steps), he was always there for not only me, but for all who knew him. I will miss him dearly,and if there's anything you need the phone is close by. We certainly lost a truly good one.
Doug Marks
May 26, 2018
Dear Ellen, Camp, Janie, Holly and the rest of the huge family of Web Walker,
When I was signing onto this page to post my thoughts, I was asked to choose my relationship with Web. I chose "Friend". I know we were family, too. However, "Cuz" was much more than a distant cousin to me. We had a relationship that I cherished ... almost like brothers. We could discuss, argue, and be loud and boisterous about almost any subject. On those occasions where we disagreed, we agreed to do so without any harm to the love we felt for each other. Web was one of the best listeners I've ever known. He would absorb my side of any discussion, and acknowledge the worth of that viewpoint ... even if it diverged from his own.
I was so very sad to learn of his death so soon after we had shared a great time in Nashville at a board meeting. I will miss his huge laugh. I will miss his bear hugs. I will miss his loud greeting of "CUZ!". I will miss his wisdom. I'll just plain miss him. Some people in our lives make a huge impact, and Web Walker was one of my people!
Much love to you all,
Doug
Jeff & Deb Mather
May 26, 2018
Ellen, please accept our sympathy at this time. As time goes on your great memories will grow more vividly of your time together with Web.
Lynda Patterson
May 26, 2018
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers. May the love of your family bind you together and your strength carry you through this time. Love, Lynda and Randy
Carol and Al Recio
May 26, 2018
Ellen and Walker family, our deepest sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful husband, father, and friend to all. We will never forget his kindness and that station wagon. Make him proud of you every day.
Howard Meyer
May 26, 2018
Ellen, so shocked and saddened to hear about Web. My condolences to you and your family
Byrd Larberg
May 25, 2018
RIP my new friend. Sorry we didnt get to spend more time together
Halsey Smith
May 25, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of Web's passing. I have many fond memories of him and found him a joy to be around. We played together and worked together and on all occasions, it was my honor to be with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his immediate family as well as his sister and brother. May God bless all of you.
Linda McBride
May 25, 2018
Dear Ellen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tara Stanley
May 24, 2018
To Ellen and the entire Walker Family, our hearts are heavy as we learned of the passing of Web so unexpectedly. Rotary was not the same yesterday, we all sat around very somber and told stories that made us both laugh and cry as we touched on what we lost.....a great friend, mentor, contributor, philanthropist, hard worker, selfless, lovable, funny, opinionated man, and a true Rotarian in every way. Our club will never be the same without him, we will keep his memory alive as we all move forward together. Our condolences to you and your family, know that we are all thinking about you. Tara Stanley, Orchid Island Rotary Club
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