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1916 - 2013
 Marian Audrey Walker, age 96 of Greenville, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Spectrum Health United Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville. She was born December 15, 1916 on the family centennial farm in Otisco Township, Ionia County, Michigan, the daughter of C.B. and Pearl (Cowles) Johnston of Belding. She is survived by several special nieces, nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Porter A. Walker in 2007. They were married for 63 years. She was also preceded in death by an infant son; her parents; and two sisters, Lucille Krouse and Ina Fries. Marian graduated from Belding High School, Class of 1935. She was a member of the Greenville First United Methodist Church, where she was a choir member for many years and served on missions and other work areas in her church. Marian worked for 30 years at United Memorial Hospital, retiring as Administrative Assistant in 1979. After retiring, she worked part-time at Cook Brothers Southwestern Oil for many years, which she enjoyed and where she had a special working relationship with her friend, Marilyn Stankey. She was a hospital volunteer for many years and Red Cross volunteer for 21 years. She was a past recipient of the Susan Christensen Award. When able, Marian loved to walk, especially around Baldwin Lake. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Greenville First United Methodist Church, with Marians pastor, Rev. Steve Charnley, officiating. Inurnment will be with her sweetheart and friend, Porter Walker, in the church columbarium. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation or to Greenville First United Methodist Church Missions. |
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There are currently 20 condolences.
Mary Ann (Eckberg)
Monday October 7, 2013 at
12:08 PM
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sorry to here about this .have know her most of my life. she worked with my mother at the hospital .
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Phil & Liz Dehn
phiz3859@gmail.com
Monday September 16, 2013 at
7:59 PM
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We are very sorry to hear about Aunt Marion. She was a very classy lady
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Barb & Kirk Perry
Wednesday September 11, 2013 at
7:15 PM
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We have such wonderful memories of visiting with the Walkers! Kirk would play cribbage with Porter, and after he passed I would visit with Marian. After she couldn't visit church in person any more, she always wanted to know all about how everyone and everything was doing. She accepted a Stephen Minister and those two formed a very strong bond. I know there's a party in Heaven today!
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Ron and Pat Millis, & Holly and Ivy
Tuesday September 10, 2013 at
3:40 PM
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We Love you Marian! We are so relieved that you are out of pain, and with your Sweetheart Porter. You have always been a Joy in my life!
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Charlene Face
Monday September 9, 2013 at
8:11 PM
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Words can't express how much Marian has meant to me. She and Porter were friends of my husband's family when Gene was a little boy. Gene used to be right in the way when Porter tried to do the plumbing at the farm. Porter always told me of that story with such pride. Marian hired me at United Memorial when I got out of high school. I applied for secretary job and only opening was housekeeping so she didn't think I would want that. To be married that fall , I took the job which lead eventually to nursing school and many years at UMH. She was an inspiration to me, through her love and kindness, open mindedness and forever young in heart and mind. I will miss our late evening visits, I would arrive maybe at 6 and plan to leave at 8:30 but before you knew it was 11:00 pm. She always giggled about the time I went in a snow storm to visit (I tried to postpone but she was so disappointed, I went), we had 6-8 inches of snow during the visit. She was determined to shovel snow and this was just a few years ago. I think everyone should be as ambitious and determined to carry on through any problems just as she did. I shall always cherish the time spent with her and never forget her love and care shown to me and my family. The Angels are singing with her now and Porter has his sweetheart with him. I love you Marian, Good night.
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Charlene Face
Monday September 9, 2013 at
7:51 PM
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Monday September 9, 2013 at
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Joy J Moore
Sunday September 8, 2013 at
10:32 PM
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What a wonderful person. I will miss her cards and notes. My prayers are also with her Church family as Greenville celebrates the life of yet another who embodied the community that is First UMC.
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Amanda Leitch-Lee
Sunday September 8, 2013 at
8:56 PM
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I volunteered with Marian for many years at the FUMC Christmas Bazaar cleaning tables for the luncheon. She was always so much fun. And, if you can make cleaning tables fun - you are a pretty special lady.
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Larry Wilson
Sunday September 8, 2013 at
7:05 PM
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I have known the Walker family for years. Very sad to know Marian passed away. So many of the family were part of my life in my early years. Larry Wilson
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David & Jodelle Dempsey
DOUBLEDDND@aol.com
Friday September 6, 2013 at
6:19 PM
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So sorry for the passing of Marian. What a wonderful couple we've had the pleasure of meeting. They became very good friends and I know they'll be missed.
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Barbara Wiersma Cabarrubias
Friday September 6, 2013 at
4:21 PM
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I will miss a very spreial friend. Living in California I would call her about every month and we would chat for about an hour. I will miss those chats, but I can only rejoice with her now that her poin and suffering is over.I was priveleged to spend a day with her in August. A very special gift with a very special friend.
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Jon Wise
Friday September 6, 2013 at
2:43 PM
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Greenville has lost a wonderful lady. Marian was a lifelong friend of my mother, Esther, and regularly remembered her with cards and notes the last few months of my mother's life. After my mother's passing, Marian continued to correspond with Joyce and me. I didn't see her often, but she has left a lasting impression on me with her kindness and Christian love.
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Laurel Pierantoni Christensen
Friday September 6, 2013 at
1:56 PM
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Marion and my mom became friends when they worked together at the hospital 60 years ago. They continued that friendship and loved to talk and visit as often as possible. Marian, I picture you now with my mom in heaven catching up on the 6 months since you last talked. I will miss you. Thank you for being in my life and always being one of the classiest ladies I've ever know.
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Tammy Black
Friday September 6, 2013 at
1:13 PM
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I enjoyed working with both Marian & Porter for many years. Very down to earth couple. Marian showed her independence after Porter passed. Just so super sweet, she will be missed!
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Alison Barberi
Friday September 6, 2013 at
1:05 PM
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Peace be with you dear Marian. You set such a wonderful example of a life well lived. So sorry I missed our last visit but you were always on my mind and in my heart and will continue to be. Fondly.
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kim kubiak
kimkubiak528@hotmail.com
Thursday September 5, 2013 at
9:43 PM
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Marian was such a dear sweet women.. She always had a kind word and gave herself freely.
She loved her husband Porter so much..
She made the best cookies !!!
Rest in peace Marian..
I know Porter must be over joyed to have you in his arms again
Her spirit was so strong to keep movibg
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Barbara Wood (Green)
Thursday September 5, 2013 at
8:36 PM
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Porter & Marian were our neighbors for many years. My sister and I spent a lot of time with Marian. She would play, walk, tell stories, lay out in the driveway in the sun. We have many, many special memories of them both. They were always there at open houses, funerals etc. They both have meant so much to our families. I got a Christmas card from her last year. I will not be able to attend her service, but know my thoughts will be with her family. Marian was special to many people, I am glad that she was my friend!!! She will be missed!!
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David & Lorri McGowan, Jon, Peter and families
Thursday September 5, 2013 at
8:09 PM
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Marian and Porter will always have a special place in our hearts and families. Their love and respect for each other was a testimony to us and our children. Many happy memories of whipped cream, and holidays will be treasured by us all.
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Helen Anderson
Thursday September 5, 2013 at
6:39 PM
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I am so glad I got to Green Acres 8-13-2013 to visit Marian. I worked with here at United Memorial when I got out of high school until 1965 when I had my first child and stayed home. She was a wonderful person to work with and also a wonderful friend. We will all miss her very much. Helen Anderson
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