Everett Clarence Walker

Everett C. Walker was born on the family farm northwest of Yates Center, Kansas on June 18, 1938. He was the first child of Clarence and Mildred (Schaff) Walker. Later, a sister, Evelyn, and brother, Kenny, were born. Kenny died as an infant. Everett attended the local country school and graduated from the eighth grade. Mary Ann Watts was his favorite teacher of all. The years following, he worked in the hay fields, helped his dad and others farm until joining the Kansas National Guard in 1960-1965. In June of 1964, he married Judy Tedder. Although they later divorced, they stayed in contact and were lifelong cherished friends. Those were the days when he worked as a carpenter for Darrell Griffith and others, drove a cement truck, worked at Blackjack Cattle Company, and operated a road grader for Woodson County. Moving to Chanute in 1976, he worked for Laverne Worley Construction before beginning his work in the oil field business, which he retired from. For 28 years, he worked for Wimsett and Wimsett as a most trusted and valued employee. He became like a family member to them, and Everett felt likewise. Mike Wimsett gave Everett his beloved dog, named “George.” He kept Everett company in his work truck and in retirement. Fishing was a lifelong passion for Everett, and he knew many farm ponds, country creeks, and the best spots in Santa Fe Lake. He almost never left them without a catch. Being a simple man, he wanted little in life except his job, a fishing reel that wouldn’t backlash, his dog, naps in his recliner, a few friends, and his family. To continue the walk of life is his daughter, Peggy Hamlin of Neodesha, KS; son, Clint Walker of Sharon, PA; granddaughters, Allyson Arnold and husband, Matt, of Neodesha, KS and Amanda Hamlin and Dustin Standridge of Sedan, KS; and grandson, Jaden Walker of Sharon, PA. Continuing to make noise and learning to fish are great-grandchildren, Lane, Colt, and Oakley Paige Arnold, Rylea and Kaigon Hueston, and Zeppelin Standridge. Remembering the good times are his former wife, Judy Gant of Manhattan, KS; sister, Evelyn Hunt of Yates Center, KS; the Wimsett family; and past and current crew of workers; plus many other fishing cronies. The Chanute Hospital went above and beyond in providing compassionate care after his surgery for a bleeding ulcer. The entire staff was most kind to family and friends. Not wanting “that foolishness,” Everett chose years ago to bypass a funeral and opted for cremation. Since George was elderly and strictly a one-person dog, his ashes will be joined with Everett’s and together they will be cast out into a favorite fishing location. God speed, my friend, God speed.

Everett Clarence Walker

June 18, 1938 - December 7, 2017