WALKER, Ellen Jane

Arizona Silver Belt, Globe, AZ Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 Ellen Jane Walker, age 75, of Kirtland passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Cedar Ridge Inn in Farmington. Ellen was born Nov. 13, 1934 in Miami, Ariz., the daughter of William B. Culver and Isabel Elizabeth Carroll Culver. She attended Miami High School and later graduated. Ellen married William Walker in 1952 in Miami and they were married nearly 56 years. Ellen and her family moved to Kirtland in 1967. She was employed by EESI (Electrical Energy Services Inc.) for five years. She was a member of the Farmington Elks Lodge #1747. Ellen loved volunteering her time by helping with the Red Cross, Cow Bells, NHRA, San Juan Regional Medical Center, voting polls, preschool volunteer, youth football and baseball volunteer and also the Animal Rescue and Animal Leagues. She never met a stranger and whoever she met became her instant friend. Ellen will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Walker on Feb. 26, 2010. She is survived by her children, son Cliff Walker, daughter, Lori L. (John) Moffatt; son, Bobby (Laura) Walker; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; nephew, Kip Culver and many dear friends. Cremation will take place and memorial services will be Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. in Farmington with Pastor Christy DeWees from the World Harvest Center Church officiating. Those who wish to send condolences to the family may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Ellen’s services are entrusted to the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 505-325-8688.