Richard Barker Walker

Richard Barker Walker passed away at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton, WA on September 7, 2017 at the age of 89. Richard was born May 8, 1928 in Gorham, New Hampshire, and preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Millicent (Pottruff) Walker. He graduated from Grossmont Union High School in Grossmont, CA. He served honorably in the U.S. Army after WWII. Upon discharge, he went to work for Boeing in Seattle. He soon went to work for the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory in Livermore, CA where he retired in 1990 after 33 years. He and his wife moved to Kingston, WA to be closer to their children Mark (Jean) and Nancee. He is also survived by his three grandchildren; Miles, Harmony (Tom) and Shawn (Emily). He has two great grandchildren Melody and Max.
Richard loved all things mechanical and science related. He loved boating and bought a sailboat at age 80!
He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Is memory will be cherished by those who loved him.