Donald "Ray" Walker

Donald “Ray” Walker of Umatilla was born December 7, 1934 in Lincoln, Idaho the son of George and May (Eggleston) Walker. He passed away in Umatilla on Tuesday May 27, 2025 at the age of 90.

Ray grew up and received his education in Idaho Falls, Idaho. After high school, he began working doing line work construction which took him throughout the Western United States. In the late 1950's he went to Lineman School and began his career as a lineman. He worked as a lineman in Redmond, Tillamook and Grass Valley. In 1970 he took a job in Hermiston with the Umatilla Electric Cooperative. He worked as a lineman with Umatilla Electric for 27 years until retiring in 1997.

Ray enjoyed fishing, camping, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren.

Ray married Kay Van Antwerp on February 28, 1956 in Goldendale, WA. From this union three children were born; Deby, Cindy and Julie. Kay preceded him in death on December 3, 1997.

Ray later married Sharron McVane on April 6, 2000 in Arlington, Oregon.

He is survived by his wife of twenty five years, Sharron; three children, Deby (Clint) Calkins, Cindy (Carol Bjork) Walker and Julie (Gary) Mercer; five stepchildren, Robbie (Tammy) McVane, Kim Martin, John Martin, Matthew (Teresa) McVane and Mark (Joeylea) McVane; eleven grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren’ and many extended family members. 

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and three sisters.

A Graveside service will be announced at a later time at Ammon Cemetery in Ammon, Idaho. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

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