My husband Jim and I felt Bill was such a kind, caring friend who loved the arts and music. I knew Bill first! We both  went to Northwestern and then moved to the Bay Area along with a small cadre of friends in the early 70's. One day my husband at that time showed up with an Irish wolfhound puppy, Tara. Later, we realized Bill brought home her brother, Gandolph. We often ran our dogs together at a wonderful park in Berkeley. Later,  Bill quietly studied
studied  studied for his law degree in our small  house in the redwoods with another NU friend. He was my first friend to become a lawyer AND introduced us to the John Mayall band..  He always loved the law, and  years later, was crazy about his young dog, Cocoa,. And his family. He ensured many people, friends, family had someone to rely on, who cared deeply about their welfare, especially  in their most stressful situations.
  We'll always have loving memories of him and miss his wry sense of humor.

In October of 2000, my boss came in and told me to clear my calendar for SBA training beginning the following week. On Monday, in comes Bill Walker.

Over the next 20+ years he became a friend and a touchstone of knowledge, who offered counsel with a touch of dry wit.

Two favorite "Walkerisms" I will not forget:

"I understand you want justice. But how much justice can you afford?"

and

"I didn't say it was your fault. I said, I'm blaming you!"

Rest in Peace Bill. You are missed.

Bill was a lovely man with a big heart, a joy of cooking and travel. I’m so sorry for his loss and send prayers and blessings to his family.

Dear Hae, Daniel, Peter and family,
My deepest condolences to all of you.
I met Bill in 1978 on the ferry to Alaska. We then ended up living across the street from each other.
Bill was a very dear friend to my late husband Mark and helped him during his illness.
I remember Bill as an excellent chef ,well read( especially cookbooks), quiet sense of humor and gentle. Bill was a friend to my children and we will always be thankful for his generosity to the National Ataxia Foundation.
I was so happy when Bill met Hae and her three sons.Bill was never happier. Thank you

For the last twenty years Bill has been a friend and my attorney at Ouzinkie Native Corporation/Katmai Government Services. 

When I first met Bill I was a newly hired executive with very little experience with Alaska Native Corporations or Government contracting. Bill mentored and advised me throughout the years as we grew from a 1 person company (me), to now over 2,500 people.  We could not have done it without Bill. That's not hyperbole.  He advised, taught and kept me out of trouble thousands of times throughout the years, and in the process he became a good personal friend.

I still find myself automatically reaching for my phone to call him to ask a question, or get his advise, or just tell him the latest outrageous situation that popped up at work and hear his wry, humorous take on the matter. God, I'll miss his sense of humor. 

Godspeed, Bill. We miss you.

Dave Stephens & the crew at Katmai

I will miss Bill tremendously. He was my guidance, my mentor, and my friend. I will miss that whenever I saw  him he would say “Hey Kid” even though I was over 50 years old. He taught me so much about small business rules.  I definitely attribute my personal success to his guidance and teachings. He was one of a kind and a true teacher, role model, and always there when I needed help.  You made an impact on so many lives Bill that you should be proud. May you rest in peace my friend.  Renee Hagen, Chenega Corporation.

My sympathy goes out to his family. Memories of Bill include good times on Boy Scout campouts and high school football together. Bill was a great guy.

OBITUARIO

William Walker

1 julio, 1948 – 28 agosto, 2024

Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home

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