LYMAN — Rick Walker, “Book” as his friends knew him, or “Ricky” as his mom loved to call him passed away Sunday, April, 10 2022.
He was a father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.
Rick was born Nov. 30, 1961, in Evanston, Wyoming; to Claude and Bernice Walker. Rick was raised in Robertson Wyoming, where he was a mischievous and adventurous brother and son. He loved to tease his siblings and pull any pranks he could on them. He loved to spend most of his childhood outdoors on any adventure he could find.
Rick graduated from Mountain View High School in 1980. After graduation, he pursued a job at Mountain Fuel. He later married Tammy Fackrell on Nov. 16, 1983. They were blessed with one precious son, Justin R. Walker. They were later divorced.
Rick had many hobbies and careers in his lifetime. He loved to do anything that involved being outdoors. Rick had a passion for working on and rebuilding trucks. His favorite was the 72 Chevrolet C10.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Bernice Walker; one infant sister and one infant niece.
He is survived by his son: Justin (April) Walker, Evanston; two grandchildren: Tori and Daxton Walker; his five siblings: Cheryl (John) Eyre, Lyman; Rudy (Clara) Walker, Fort Bridger; Kim (Jerrilynn) Walker, Mountain View; Lynne (Shane) Beckstead, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Lori (Doyle) Fredrickson, Lyman; and many friends (for he called everyone his friend).
Rick will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.
A celebration of life will be held In Lyman on June 18, 2022.
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss
