James Oliver Walker

James Oliver "Bud" Walker, 93, of Iona, passed away August 30, 2014, in Idaho Falls. Bud was born June 25, 1921, in Idaho Falls to Albert and Amy Lundburg Walker. He attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Iona High School. Bud gave up a full-ride scholarship to the University of Idaho to fight in World War II, where he was a sharp shooter on the Marine Raider's special-forces team. He earned a Purple Heart, a Silver Star, and a Bronze Star for his service. Bud married Betty Barnes on June 8, 1946, and they made their home in Iona. He volunteered much of his time coaching his sons' Little League teams. Bud was a founding member of the Iona Lions Club and a volunteer fireman. He worked for 30 years in the heating and air-conditioning business. Bud was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was devoted to his family. Survivors include his children: Devon (Joan) Walker of Ketchikan, Alaska; Kathy (Bob) Trejos of Moorpark, California; Randy (Linda) Walker of Idaho Falls and Robyn Walker of Iona; a brother, Michael D. Walker of Queen Creek, Arizona, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by his wife and his remaining brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2010, at Rose Hill Cemetery (east of the canal inside the cemetery) with Military Rites under the direction of the Bonneville Veterans Team and the Idaho National Guard. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Buck Miller Hann Funeral Home, 825 East 17th Street in Idaho Falls. Friends and family are invited to visit with the family at the Stanger Memorial Building on the corner of Rockwood and Main streets in Iona immediately following the service. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.buckmillerhann.com.

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Visitation

When: Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
Location: Funeral Home
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Service

When: Thursday, September 4th, 2014
Location: Funeral Home
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