Virginia Walker

Virginia Dawn Walker On January 21, 2018 our beloved Mother, with her family by her side, went to be with our Father in Heaven in Prosser, WA. Virginia was born March 7, 1926 to Hallie and Lenore Allen in Yakima, WA. The family lived in Zillah then moved to Naches Heights to raise apples. After high school mom met her future husband Lee Alva Walker in Yakima. They married January of 1949 in Lewiston Idaho and made their home raising fruit on Naches Heights. They started their family and were blessed with 2 daughters, Sandra and Cheryl, and one son, Bruce. While raising a family, she also worked for Strand Fruit and Evans Fruit. Mom lived on the ranch until she was 91 under the care of her son. She moved to Sun Terrace in Prosser due to ill health. Mom loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed camping and fishing. Her favorite picnic and camping sites included Soda Springs on the Bumping River. She was also an excellent gardener, seamstress and crafter. Mom will be truly missed by her family and friends. Virginia is survived by her sister Polly Kerr (Calvin) Rome, Ga, brother Rex Allen, Marietta, Ga; daughters Sandra Robertson (Greg) Prosser, WA, Cheryl Rowe (Johnnie) Selah and son Bruce Walker, Yakima; grandchildren Kari Robertson, Lauri Irion (Colin), Heather Simmons (Jeremiah) and Charles Lewis (Crystal) and 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lee Alva, brother Robert Allen; nephew Lee Allen, nieces Sue Cole and Bobbie Byers. Visitation will be Friday, February 2, 2018 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA. There will be a Graveside Service at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima, WA on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice. The family wants to thank the staff at Sun Terrace Prosser and Prosser Community Hospital for their exceptional care and love for Virginia. A special thank you to Pastor Paul Fredricks for visiting mom often in the hospital. Fond memories of Virginia may be shared at www.valleyhillsfh.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Virginia Walker, please visit our flower store.