DeVern E. Walker

DeVern “Dee” Walker, 86, of Dowagiac Michigan died at his home Wednesday morning, July 21, 2010. Dee was born on January 5, 1924, to Earl and Margaret (Cunningham) Walker in Paw Paw.He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1942. At a young age, Dee pedaled ice for Walker Ice Co., a family business. He worked for Clark Equipment Co. in Benton Harbor. He served his country in the U.S. Army/Air Corps from 1942 to 1946. After his return he married Dorothy Watson on June 23, 1946, in Lawrence. He was a life member of Dowagiac V.F.W. Post 1855.Dee is survived by his wife Dorothy of Dowagiac, son Bob (Debra) Walker and daughter Vicki (Bob) Walker-Archer, both of Cassopolis; grandchildren Jodie Walker, Julie Mack, Bobby Archer and Mary Cook; two great-grandchildren; and a sister Margaret Mangold of Dowagiac.Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Yazel & Clark Chapel, 405 Center St., Dowagiac, where a Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Burial will follow in Hill Cemetery in Lawrence with military rites conducted. Memorials may be made to Dowagiac V.F.W Post 1855. Friends wishing to send a condolence may do so at www.yazel-clark.com.