John WALKER Obituary

John and Sheila welcomed my family with kindness and generosity when we immigrated to NZ from the USA. My youngest remembers the swimming pool. My oldest, the fruitcake. John also repurposed a stonking great transformer so we could run some of the appliances we had brought with us. Will raise a toast on Avalanche Peak. A good man.

Dear John, I will never make French Onion soup again without thinking of you.Same wth a tart lemon slice or Sultana Cake which was a joy to make and watch you enjoy it one small piece at a time!
The many many car trips we took with Sheila and youself out to the Leithfield pub for a toasted sandwhich chips and a beer. Like wise the cafe in Lincoln where you loved the food but protested loudly about how hard the chairs were. Always a comment while on the road about your car sickness which I never got to see as we were always flat out talking!. What a great time we had and such a gentleman you were to spend time with. For that I thank you and meeting you was a true life experience. Much love... Lyne

Dear Sheila & family,
On behalf of the Zonta Club of Christchurch North we wish to express our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time.
I remember the many times that we meet at your home Sheila for meetings and fun events that we attended, thinking of you all.
Deepest Sympathy
Agnes White
President of the Zonta Club of Christchurch North Ph 021 368 757

Favorite school friends dad
Loved camping and the outdoors with Dr walker, many happy memories

John died peacefully on November 2, 2025. Gill, Phil, their children, grandchildren and Westies pay tribute to the legacy left by a great man who was independent, opinionated and always had a charming, witty personality. As a beloved and caring daughter, Gill feels incredibly privileged to have shared the best of her father from being born with his blue eyes, to being with him for his final chats about his love of fruit cake and 'adopted' daughter Lyne. Thinking of you tramping new tracks, Dad.

Passed peacefully on November 2, 2025. Loving and adored father and father-in-law of Robert and Anwyn, and much loved Dad-Dad for Logan and Rebecca, Lily and Freddie, and Esther and Dan; and much loved great-dad-dad to Flynn, Cora, Fia and Darcy. A life well lived with his extended family with many fond memories that will be treasured by all. Enormous gratitude to the staff of Arvida Ilam for their amazing care of Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations to dementiacanterbury.org.nz would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Passed peacefully on November 2, 2025. Loving and adored father and father-in-law of Stuart and Janice, and much loved grandad of Philippa and Rhyas, Richard and Brittany, Kelly-Anne and Michael, and much loved great-dad-dad to Oliver, Brook, Peter and Louis. A life well lived with his extended family with many fond memories that will be treasured by all. Enormous gratitude to the staff of Arvida Ilam for their amazing care of Dad. In lieu of flowers, donations to dementiacanterbury.org.nz would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private memorial will be held at a later date.