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Mr. Walker

Walter Tal Walker

May 27, 1936 - March 18, 2016

Walter Tal Walker, 79, died March 18, 2016, in Prescott, Arizona surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 27, 1936 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Walter and Ann (Davis) Walker, who had four children.
Tal was a caring and devoted father, raising his two daughters Michelle Allsup and Kelley Gregory; grandson Hans Miles; and stepchildren DJ Buttke, Blair Buttke, Maria Buttke and Jamie Buttke. He leaves behind all of his children; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren with one more on the way. He is also survived by his sisters Pat Parks and Stevie Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother John Walker.
In his younger years, Tal loved to play tennis. As he grew older, he found joy in visiting the casinos; he loved all the babies he ever saw and had an affinity for fast cars. He enjoyed climbing Squaw Peak and Thumb Butte mountains, and was an avid hiker.
A memorial service with military honors is planned for noon Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez St. in Prescott. Tal will be laid to rest at the Prescott National Cemetery.
Funeral services were entrusted to Wakelin Family Funeral Homes. Please visit www.ruffnerwakelin.com to view and sign Tal’s guestbook and for directions.

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