Yvonne Marie Walker's Obituary
Yvonne Marie Walker was born on August 24, 1933 in St. Helens, Oregon to Albin & Alvina (LeFleur) Peterson.
She died at her home in Columbia City, Oregon on November 13, 2013 at the age of 80.
Yvonne graduated from St. Helens High School in 1951. She married John Walker in 1957 and moved to Columbia City in 1958.
She worked for the St. Helens School Lunch Program from 1978 until her retirement in 1995.
Yvonne was a member of St. Frederic Catholic Church and early on she was very active.
She was a volunteer at the senior center, she enjoyed gardening, family and friends.
Survivors include: Children: John & Mike Walker of St. Helens; Gayle Graham of Redmond, OR.; 2 Grandsons: Bryce Brewer & Andrew Walker. Preceded in death by parents, brother; Willard Peterson in 1956 and her husband in 2004.
Viewing & Visitation: 9-5 Wednesday at Columbia Funeral Home
Recitation of The Rosary Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at St. Frederic Catholic Church
Committal Service & Crypt Entombment: Columbia Memorial Gardens-Scappoose, Oregon
On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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