James Joe Walker Obituary (1936

James Joe Walker, 82, of Orem, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, January 12, 2019, of kidney failure. Jim was born March 13, 1936 in Central City, Nebraska to Hans Deichmann and Elsie Laura Pieper, who later divorced. He was then adopted by his stepfather, Othol Thomas Walker. In 1972, he met his “sweetheart” and eternal companion, Jeanne Kincaid. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple on March 10, 1972. After nearly 47 years of marriage, Jim leaves a legacy of 14 children, 42 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren; which he lovingly referred to as a “yours, mine, ours, and theirs family.” In 1957, Jim joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained faithful ever since. He held many church callings including 2 years as an ordinance worker at the Mount Timpanogos Temple. He would readily share his testimony with anyone who would listen (and even with anyone who didn't want to hear it). After raising most of his children he was able to return to BYU to complete his B.A. and M.L.I.S degrees, fulfilling a lifelong dream. All that knew him will remember him for his friendliness, acceptance, his smile, his “weird” sense of humor, and for his unconditional love. He also had a passion for photography, and loved teaching kids at a BYU summer program and in 4H. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; his sons, Bob (Dani), Tom, David (Kathi), Todd, Wade, Joe (Tina), and Ben (Amanda); his daughters, Carey (Dave) Jordan, Laura, Kathi (Robert) Shunn, Holly (Brad) Ericksen; and his sisters, Mary Krugerud and Sandy Ellefson. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his children, Monte, Kevin, and Heather. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Orem 4th Ward, 50 South 800 East, Orem, Utah. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 16 at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com. Memorial donations will be accepted at Capital Community Bank for the Jim Walker Memorial Fund to help with final expenses.