John Eugene Walden |
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October 29, 1925 - February 12, 2012 |
John “Jack” Eugene Walden, 86 Jack passed away February 12, 2012 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. Jack was born October 29, 1925 in Burke, Idaho at home to Frederick Eugene and Mary Edna (Keegan) Walden. He was Married April 18, 1949, to Victoria “Vicky” Zamattia at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church by Father Griesel. That union lasted 62 years. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jack is survived by his loving wife Vicky of the family home in Osburn, Idaho and one sister Helen Louise of Sacremento, California. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Victor Walden, his parents and Two sisters. He lived his whole life in the Silver Valley and was raised in Black Cloud and graduated from Wallace High School. Jack worked for various trucking companies in the valley, the last being Zanetti Brothers. He went to work for the Washington Power Company (now Avista Corporation) February 11, 1952, and retired as head groundman on October 1, 1982. Instead of flowers please donate to your favorite charity. Cremation was held and a memorial mass will be held Saturday February 25th, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace, Idaho with Father Tom Loucks officiating. |
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Jack will be missed here at the Spoon, I loved tempting him with pie, cuz new he couldn't have it. -- Cindy Silver Spoon The valley lost a great man when Jack passed RIP Jack! Vicky our deepest sympathys are with you and praying for you! -- Hinsz Vicky, We are so very sorry and saddened to hear Jack is gone. His Smile with the Twinkle in his eye and stories will be missed. You have our deepest sympathy. -- Lynn and Dale Gilbert Vicky, you and Jack were two of my oldest (time,not age) friends. I will remember the good times we've had and will sorely miss my old friend. -- Joe Carson We offer our deepest sympathy to you at this time in learning of the passing of Jack. We are so sorry. -- Sherm and Lawanna Watts In love memory. The whole Gray family -- Debbie Gray Vickie, our sympathies to you on the loss of Jack. Your strength will be sorely tested, but we know you and you will succeed. All Our love, Jack and Patsy Gedes Dear Vicky, I am so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. It has been many years since I've seen either of you, but I have fond memories of when we were neighbors in Woodland Park. God be with you during this most difficult time. -- Mary Ann (Reel) Bouttu |