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Walker, Wynn William
March 18, 1947 - February 12, 2015
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Wynn passed away at age 67 after a courageous 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home on February 12, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born on March 18, 1947 in New Westminster, BC to Mildred and James Walker, Wynn was the eldest of 3 children. At the age of 6, Wynn began to cultivate his entrepreneurial spirit by selling berries at the side of the road. During his teen years he attended Killarney secondary school and worked at Douglas plywood mill on Annacis Island. In 1969 Wynn operated a salvage mill on Burn Road in Burnaby, B.C and then in 1974 bought a small sawmill in Ruskin B.C. Over the past 40 years, the business has grown to include 3 mills known today as The Waldun Group which is known worldwide as one of the most successful cedar shake & shingle manufacturers. Wynn realized his dream to see the business grow and spent much of his life dedicated to the business. Wynn spent over 50 years enjoying the beach at Boundary Bay and Point Roberts where he as a boy, spent every summer – and would then grow up to watch his boys enjoy the beach and explore the clay cliffs.
Wynn enjoyed taking “quick” day trips and had a love for classic cars. He loved to swim and putter in his vegetable garden. He will always be remembered for his spectacular light display every christmas. Wynn is survived by his mother Mildred Walker and his loving wife, Tracey Walker, brothers: Brett (Marcia) Walker and Tipp (Colleen) Walker. His legacy will live on through his children, Clayton (Anita) Walker, Curtis (Loni) Walker, Colin (Rebecca) Walker, step-daughter Jessica (Tyler) Wierzioch, his 11 grandchildren: Jacob, Paige, Anika, Nolan, Carter, Kash, Westin, Kate, Klade, Johanna, and Emma as well as his two nieces: Holly and Hillary Walker. The family would like to thank Dr. Shuel and the palliative care nursing team that provided exceptional support to allow Wynn to stay in his home. Donations can be made to the cancer society in Wynn's memory. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you take a moment to hug your child, grandchild or friend. Time waits for no one. Memorial service will be held Saturday February 28, 2015 at 1pm at Cedar Valley Mennonite Church, Mission B.C. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.bakerviewcrematorium.com
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From: Rita VanderMolen
Relation: know the son Clayton
To Clayton and your brothers
My sincere sympathy with loss of your father
Rita vanderMolen Your lovely sister Lori[‘s Mother in Law
From: Nancy and Lyle Olson
Relation: Friend
To our friend Tracey and Family and all of the Walker family;
We are so sorry for your great loss. Words cannot express the sadness we feel and the love we want to send to all of you. Wynn was an amazing man…brilliant, generous, caring and funny. He will be missed by many but we will never forget and always hold high our hearts.
To you all;
“May many angels be with you now and always”
Love and Hugs,
Nancy and Lyle Olson
Bye Wynn; we will see you later on our paths of life, its been an honour.
From: Ralph Kinross
Relation: Red Cedar Shake & Shingle Industry
Our thoughts are with his family, sorry to hear about Wynn. We were just down river from him at Whonnock.. We were all part of the industry in the Fraser Valley, worked hard and played hard.. Good memories, especially on our trips to meetings in Seattle.Wa They were exciting times and Wynn was an integral part of it.
Again sorry for your loss..
From: Robert Riedlinger
Relation: Employer,Friend
I find it difficult to realize that Wynn is not around.I have known him for over forty years and enjoyed visiting and working with him.
He is one in a million and he will be missed by me and many others I’m sure.May you rest in peice!!
From: Dorothy Dove and James MacNamara
Relation: neighbour
Our condolences to Tracy and the rest of the family. I remember when we first bought into the neighbourhood and how grateful we were to have such a loved and beautiful property as aninspiration. The Halloween parties and fireworks are a special memory for us. He will be missed.
From: Lyle Fowle
Relation: friend
Winn has always acted as a friend to me even though I worked for him , when ever I seen him we would always take the time to have a quick catch up and I have many great memories from the times when I was his paper boy in the mid seventies and when I worked in the shake mill , he did some great favors for me that I was always grateful for , thank you for that Winn I have never forgotten !!!, I am very sorry for your loss Tracy and family ,I am know Winn will be in your hearts forever .
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
February 28, 2015
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Cedar Valley Mennonite Church
32860 Cherry Ave
Mission, BC Canada V2V 2T9
32860 Cherry Ave
Mission, BC Canada V2V 2T9
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