Elaine B. Walker

Elaine B. Walker, 92 Lincoln resident Elaine B. Walker, 92, of Lincoln formerly of Kearney, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Elizabeth House in Lincoln, NE. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday at the First Lutheran Church in Kearney. Interment will be at the Westerville Cemetery in Westerville, NE. Visitation is one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to the O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home. Elaine Berdeen Moore Walker, daughter of William Hudson and Olive (Albright) Moore, was born on October 10, 1924 in Cairo, NE. Due to illness and birth complications, Elaine’s mother passed away some 30 days later thus the family moved to Broken Bow, NE where Elaine made her home with her grandmother. At an early age, Elaine accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized into the membership of the United Brethren church. She received her formal education in the Broken Bow public school graduating with the class of 1942. Following her graduation, she was employed in the Broken Bow area. On June 6, 1948, she was united in marriage to James Walker and moved to the Westerville community where the young couple was engaged in farming. Her church membership was transferred to the Westerville Methodist Church. Three children were born to this union; Carolyn Jo, James D. Jr. and Janet Elaine. Her family was her priority, devoting her time to being a mother, a homemaker and played a vital role not only in their physical but spiritual development. Elaine taught Sunday school classes, confirmation classes, daily vacation Bible School, played the piano for Sunday School and Church services and was involved with the women’s Bible study, prayer, and quilting groups. In the Fall of 1963, the family sold their livestock and farm equipment and moved to Kearney, NE where Elaine was employed by Baldwin Manufacturing and her husband entered Kearney State College. In 1967, the family moved to Overton, NE thus Elaine could return to her first love, her family, her home and her church. When her youngest, Janet, graduated from high school, Elaine was employed by the Plectron Co. of Overton for a few years. Her husband Jim, was a school administrator thus they moved and lived in several communities always joining the local now United Methodist Church and became involved in the church’s activities. In 1992, Jim retired from school employment so they moved back to their home in Overton to take care for their home, yard, garden and enjoy their grandchildren. In 2001, Elaine suffered a stroke that greatly impeded her mobility and was confined to the use of a walker the rest of her life. In 2002, following the tragic death of their daughter, Janet, the Walkers bought and moved to a house in Kearney where they provided a second home for their grandchildren and moved their church membership to First Lutheran Church where their daughter and grandchildren held membership. Elaine’s health continued to deteriorate, venturing out only for monthly doctor appointments. Following these visits, they would go out for dinner. Perkins was her favorite restaurant. Through the extended ministry of First Lutheran Church, Elaine was served communion at least once a month by the pastor and was able to listen to the Sunday Morning worship service on the radio. Elaine entered her heavenly life on September 27, 2017 at the age of 92 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Walker, Sr.; half-brother LeRoy and her beloved daughter Janet. She leaves to morn her passing her daughter Carolyn Jo Lippire of Moreno Valley, CA; son James D Walker of Lincoln; grandchildren Kristi (Matt) Lippire, Melissa Jo Wamsley, Richard Michael Wamsley; half-brothers Paul and Tommy; as well as a host of relatives and friends.

Elaine B. Walker

October 10, 1924 - September 27, 2017