Lasting Memories

Alan C. Walker
1924-Nov. 30, 2006
Gilroy, California

Alan C. Walker, who lived in Ladera for 35 years until 1990, died Nov. 30 in Gilroy after a long struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was 82.

Mr. Walker was born in Oahu, Hawaii, the son of a Scottish bookkeeper and an American school teacher. While he was attending the University of Hawaii, Pearl Harbor was attacked. He and other students assisted in clearing battle rubble from Ford Island.

In 1944 he graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in physics and was married to Patience Miller in October of that year. He was called to military service and was sent by the Army to receive further education at the University of Maine. When the war ended, he returned to Hawaii and was employed by the Hawaiian Telephone Co.

He moved to California in 1955 and continued his career as a telecommunications engineer. He was employed by Lenkurt Electric, Farinon Electric, and Harris Corp. After retiring, he continued as a private consultant, specializing in FCC regulations.

His interests included cameras, cars and electronic equipment. He also enjoyed camping and sailing with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Patience Walker of Gilroy; son Michael Walker of Boulder, Colorado; daughter Deborah Schwarz of Gilroy; sons Christopher Walker of Gilroy and Andrew Walker of San Jose; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.