Frank Walker Jr.

Francis (Frank) Joseph Walker Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021 at his home in Henderson, Nevada, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 2, 1945, in Yonkers, New York to Frank and Ellen Walker.

In 1965, he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Great Sitkin. In 1967, he met his soulmate and devoted spouse of 52 years, Maureen Walker (Gibney). In 1976, he, his wife, and three children moved to San Jose, California where Frank worked for IBM as a Facilities, Operations, & Water Treatment Manager. After 25 years, he retired from IBM and accepted a position with Morrison-Knudsen as an Independent Contractor, who facilitated and executed Maintenance Policies and Procedures for International companies, while traveling with Maureen by his side. In 2001, Frank and Maureen moved to Henderson, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert Walker; and daughter Karen Collins.

He is survived by his wife, Maureen Walker; sons Francis J. Walker III of Las Vegas and Robert Stief of Reno, NV; daughters Alison M. (Alex) Simpson of Boise, ID and Kelly J. (Jim) Foster of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Frank loved to play golf, watch and attend Hockey games, travel and spend time with his family in his Oasis (backyard). Frank was the life of the party and will be remembered and cherished by his family and friends as kind, caring and as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Frank is and will always be the patriarch of the family and will be forever missed, but his legacy will remain in our hearts FOREVER!!!

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123 - Reception from 8:00am - 10:00am with Services starting at 10:00am. His final resting place will be at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Dr., Boulder City, NV.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmeastern.com for the Walker family.