Darryl Neal Walker

Darryl Neal (Duke) Walker 80 our wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather of Lewisville, Idaho passed away at his home on October 28, 2016. Darryl was born on July 31, 1936 in Idaho Falls to William B. Walker and Evelyn Rhoda Gerard. He was welcomed by a sister and two brothers. Darryl attended schools in Lewisville and Rigby where he lettered in football and participated in FFA. Upon completing high school he attended some college at Utah State University and joined an Engineering Platoon in the Idaho National Guard where he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Darryl married Janeale Lawyer on April 6, 1962; their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Darryl farmed and ranched his entire life, purchasing his first farm upon graduating from high school and continuing to farm land and raise cattle in Lewisville and Menan. He received awards for Cattleman of the Year, Jefferson County Conservation Farmer of the year, and served 28 years on the Board of the Parks and Lewisville Canal Company (8 of those years in the capacity of President). He enjoyed his cattle, and looked forward to trailing them to and from Island Park every spring and fall. One of the highlights in his life was traveling with the Utah State Aggies football team to attend games. Another favorite pastime was “watching the crops grow.” Darryl was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served both in the Elders Quorum and Sunday School Presidency and was a dedicated home teacher. He often helped a neighbor or family member in need and served as Santa's helper to needy families and ward members. Darryl and his wife, Janeale, are the parents of six children: Son, Rory Walker, of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Rhonda Walker of Riverton, Utah; Son, Michael (Julie Ann) Walker of Lewisville, Idaho; Daughter, Julie (Troy) Rosier of Price, Utah; Son, Jim (Angela) Walker of Richmond, Utah; Son,Ryan (Melissa) Walker of Kaysville, Utah. Darryl had 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He shared a special bond with his oldest grandson Trevor (Jasmine) Walker, which remains unbroken to this day. Darryl was preceded in death by his parents, Sister, Lola (Maurice) Robison, Brother, Wayne (Patricia) Walker, and Brother, Donald (Marjorie) Walker. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Lewisville LDS Church with Bishop Roger Nield officating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Lewisville LDS Church and from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. before services at the church. Burial will be held in the Lewisville Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.