1927-2016

Margaret (Margie) Walker 89, formerly of Kenmore, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 9 in Sun City West, Arizona.

Margaret was born Feb. 27, 1927 in Kenmore, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dorothy and Joseph Svet, and sister to the late Frank, Joe, Jack, John, Anna, Rosie, Josie and Dorothy.

On Nov. 17, 1951 she married the late Thomas H. Walker. They were married for 34 years. Margaret worked for Summit County prior to moving to La Crescenta in 1986. While living in California she was active at Foothill Villa Apartments where she resided and at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, where she regularly swam and played bingo. She was a member of the Central Christian Church of Glendale.

Margie will be sadly missed by her son Galen (Julie) Walker of Buckeye, Arizona, her daughter Karen (Festus) Stich Edohen of Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm, Germany and her four grandchildren, Jon (Genevieve), Rachel (Jake), Steven, and Paul and her many nieces and nephews, and friends.

She will be remembered for her great sense of humor, bright personality, giving heart and beautiful spirit.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the YMCA of the Foothills, Attn: Joanne Pingry, 1930 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada, California 91011.

A memorial will take place this autumn in La Crescenta.