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Darryl Walker Obituary

Darryl Richmond
Walker
was 82. He passed away on
August 24, 2021. He was surrounded by his family. Darryl was born in Oakland, California on May 24, 1939 to John and Adaline Walker. He graduated from San Lorenzo High in 1957. He served in the National Guard for 2 years and was in the #149 Regiment.
Darryl married Claudia Gail Ferrara on July 4, 1958. They celebrated 63 years of marriage. Darryl worked and taught appliance repair for over 60 years. He enjoyed helping and servicing the Mendocino Valley as owner of Walker's Appliance Repair. He was known as the man that could fix anything!!
Darryl was a gentle giant. His loving and generous nature was known to all who knew him. He was a loving husband, caring father, amazing grandparent and great grandparent. He is survived by his Brother Robert, John and Jan Walker. His wife Gail and his children Laura, Debra, Steven, Shelly and Terry. His Grandchildren Nicole and Joe
San Diego, Collin, Kylie and Hayley Phenicie, Tracy Fowler and Andrew Walker. His 11 great grandchildren, Kailub, Aiyana,
Shyrah, Tre, Katelyn, Kaleyah and Deja Lou San Diego.
Cael and Cord Phenicie and Amelia and
Olivia Fowler. Nieces and Nephews Diana Preston, David Basey, Dana Fromberger, John Cecchini, Mary Christensen, Jenna and Jordan Walker.
Special blessings and thanks to the amazing staff at Redwood Cove and Adventist Hospital whose loving care and expertise watched over Darryl these past several months.

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Published by Ukiah Daily Journal on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Christy Bengston

September 16, 2021

I am so sorry. I loved that guy!

sherry Hoey

September 7, 2021

We loved Darryl. Our big hero. So sorry for your loss Gail and family.

terry wolflin phenicie

September 6, 2021

Darryl was a very kind Father to me and was so supportive of his family, there was nothing he could not fix. Pops you will be missed. Thank you my Friend

Mike and Linda Edgington

September 5, 2021

Darryl was an honest to goodness good guy.
Always more than fair, honest and helped out folks when they needed a break. Our deepest condolences to Gail and his family.

Timothy Ashworth

September 5, 2021

I first met Darryl while working for Gemini's Appliance in Glen Ellen, back in 1988. He was definitely a gentle giant, always helpful and a joy to be around. After moving to Mendocino County a few years later, our paths crossed again. What a fantastic guy. My sincere condolences to his family.

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