A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Gethsemane Church, 1035 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe, Arizona 85283, with Pastor Jerry Kosberg officiating.
Dave was born on September 26, 1934, in Woodland, Illinois, to Hershel and Effie Walker. Dave was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enlisted in the USMC on December 21, 1953. He was honorably discharged on December 20, 1961. He proudly served his country.
On March 9, 1963, in Danville, Illinois, Dave married the love of his life, Louise. While living in Illinois, Dave was a truck driver. He was affectionately known as “Daddy Rabbit”. In 1987, Dave and Louise moved to Mesa, Arizona, where Dave was a bus driver for Kyrene School District. He loved greeting the children each day and transporting them safely to and from school.
Dave brought laughter and sunshine everywhere he sent. He loved to tell funny stories and jokes. He made the world a brighter place. All who knew him will miss his kindness, his caring nature, and his wonderful sense of humor!
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Louise, by his sons, Scott Walker of Canyon City, Colorado, Jim Easter(Marina) of Chandler, Arizona, Gary Easter (Shirley) of Mesa, Arizona, by his granddaughter, Kalee (Robert) of Michigan, and by his great-grandson, Ryland.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, by his sister, Jeanice (Kenny) Neidigh, by his son, Myron Easter, and by his grandson, Matthew Easter.
Memorials may be made to Gethsemane Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeshoreMort.com for the Walker family.
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