It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Fred Walker on January 26, 2012, with his wife by his side, at the Royal Inland Hospital at the age of 64 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nerine; daughters Nadine Walker-Perry (Marvin), and Olivia Finn (Sean). He is also survived by his brother James Walker (Jeanne) and his sister Mary Jenneson (Les), his brother-in-law Errol Hendricks (Joy), and his sister-in-law Estelle Hendricks. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mary, his father Fred, and his brother-in-law Brian Hendricks.
Fred was born on April 1, 1947. As a young man in Vancouver, he enjoyed racing, restoring and showing cars, as well as boating, and dirt biking. In 1974, Fred and Nerine moved to Kamloops where he continued his career in the HVAC industry. Here they raised their family, and continued to enjoy Kamloops activities such as watching the Kamloops Blazers, attending Western Canada Theatre Company productions, and spending wonderful summers at the Shuswap Lake.
One of Fred's favourite quotes was “From Good Only Comes Good,” and he lived his life showing goodness, generosity, kindness and respect to everyone he met. As a husband and father he gave unconditional love and support to his family. Fred had a great sense of humour, which is one of his many qualities that family and friends will remember him by. In his professional life, Fred was dedicated to achieving his very best for his clients in the industry, always willing to help others.
The family wishes to thank the Emergency service team, doctors, nurses and staff at the Royal Inland Hospital for their professionalism and kindness, and to family and friends for their love and continued support.
The Memorial Service/Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday February 2, 2012 at Schoening Funeral Home, 513 Seymour Street. A reception will follow the service.
Should friends desire, donations in Fred's memory to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, or a Kamloops charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schoenings.com.