Marguerite Ann Walker, 84,
of Coldwater, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 while surrounded by her family.
In following her wishes,
cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned. Cremation
services have been provided by Dutcher Funeral Home of Coldwater.
Marguerite was born June
30, 1934 to Edward and Marguerite (Re) Facklam in Coldwater. She graduated from
Coldwater High School and then later that year married the love of her life
Everett “Tobe” Walker in Coldwater on December 28, 1952. Marguerite was a
hardworking woman, spending many years working for the State of Michigan as an
Administrative Assistant with Social Services in Coldwater, retiring in 1990.
Marguerite was a woman of
faith and a former member of the Reformation Lutheran Church. She was on the
Board of Directors for the Coldwater Community Health Center, where she and
Everett also ran the Gift Shop for many years as volunteers. Marguerite enjoyed
reading, especially biographies, playing bingo and going golfing with Tobe. Her
true joy in life was spending time with her family.
Mrs. Walker is survived
by her husband of 66 years, Everett Walker of Coldwater; her children James
(Donna Baker) Walker of Philadelphia, PA and Janice (Tom) Suchyta of Richmond,
TX; her sister Sharon Carey of Rancho Bernardo, CA; her grand-daughters Haley
and Miranda Suchyta. She was preceded in death by her parents and her
brother-in-law Dean Carey.
Memorials may be
directed to the Maple Lawn Activities Fund.
