Leo Arthur Walker

Leo Arthur Walker passed away peacefully on July 15, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born on the May 9, 1921 in Clarkston, Washington. After high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and attained the rank of EM 1st Class aboard the USS Bagley from 1942 - 1945. He was proud of his service and could always be seen sporting his WWll Veteran's cap. He moved to Moses Lake in 1946 where he was destined to meet his future bride, Betty. They were married in 1953 and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Leo began working for the Moses Lake Post Office in 1950 as a letter carrier. He walked thousands of miles faithfully delivering the mail until his retirement in 1980.

He is survived by wife, Betty of Moses Lake, a son Kevin (Diane) Walker of Moses Lake and a daughter, Janet (Bill) Baker of Moses Lake. Five grandchildren, Amy, Jon, Courtney, Haley and Zachary. Six great-grandchildren, Mackaylyn, Ayden, Damian, Sean, Bryson and Ryder. Numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Osborne (Ozzie) and Louise Walker, his son Kirk Allen Walker, sister Whilden Armstrong.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date.