Colleen Janet Walker passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012 in her home, in Gilbert AZ. Born in Topeka, Kansas on March 31, 1935 to Frank and Minnie Gaynor. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard Joseph Walker; her sister, Marcella Karp and brother, Jimmy Gaynor.
She is survived by her children Colette Mink, Timothy Walker, Lenette Decelles and Nikolette Yadao; grandchildren include Derek Carlon, Alissa Carlon, Brittany Mink, Rebekah Mink, Addison Yadao, Hunter Yadao, Rylee Joe Yadao, Carlee Walker, Joseph Walker and Lily Walker; and 5 great-grandchildren, Dakota Carlon, Caden Carlon, Noah Carlon, Cole Carlon and Grant Carlon.
Colleen in her early years worked at Zips Restaurant in Marin County California; as well as Fairchild until she became and remained a home- maker. She loved to walk the beaches and smell the ocean, reading, gardening and traveling; and her pet chihuahua "Zoey".
There will be a private memorial at a later date at Pier 39, San Francisco, California. Donations may be made to East Valley Hospice or a Hospice of one's choice.
