Brian K. Walker, 51

Brian K. Walker, 51, resident of Hayden, passed away Dec. 30, 2012, at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. He was born June 1, 1961, in Portland, Ore., to Gordon and Marilyn (Range) Walker.

Brian has been married to Shelly for the last 12 years. He was a warehouse manager in the building supply industry prior to working for the Superior Well Company, drilling oil wells in North Dakota. He enjoyed softball and played for the Lake City Church Softball Team. Brian was known as a dearly loved, greatly missed, hard working guy and “Big Guns” (arms). He enjoyed woodworking in his shop at home and spending vacations in Mexico.

Brian is survived by his wife, Shelly at home; sons, Mitchell and Brian Jr., both of Seattle; daughter Carly Sue at home; parents, Gordon and Susan Walker; mother Marilyn McKabe; brother Brad Walker, all of Portland. He was preceded in death by his son, Vance.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls in Room 301. A reception at the church will follow immediately after the service.

Please sign Brian’s guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may contribute to Brian K. Walker Donation Account at Chase Bank at Fred Meyer in Coeur d’Alene.