Birth date: May 10, 1930 Death date: May 11, 2013
John Robert ""Bob"" Walker Jr., age 83 of Mystic, Iowa passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. Bob was born on May 10, 1930 in Mystic, Iowa, the son of John Robert and Jacquetta (Young) Walker S Read Obituary
Dear Betty, Debbie, Jimmy, and Families - Words fail me to tell you how very sorry I am to learn of Bob's passing. You guys were always like family to me. My memories of you all are so precious. Bob was one of the nicest, hardest working, men I ever knew. He carried a lot of responsibility during the years he was actively farming, but he always had time to toss a football, or baseball, back and forth in your front yard when I was a kid and we lived next to you. Bob was such a teaser. He made me and my late sister, Kim, feel so loved and welcome in your home. In fact, all of you did. I can almost taste your delicious cooking, Betty. And let's not forget those chocolate oatmeal cookies that you always made. I still love those things today, and it all started with you, Betty. Oh, if we could only turn back time to those years. They were the best years of my life. Just so you know how sincere my words are, I want you to know that I am crying right now as I write this. I loved Bob, and I love you guys too. I live in Central Arkansas now, and am disabled and not in very good shape financially. So, I hope you will understand why I won't be able to attend the services for Bob. But, if I still lived around there I would most assuredly be there for them, because I would want to honor Bob's memory the best way I could. It's the least I could do for someone who enriched my life so much as Bob, and you guys, did. Well, I will close now. I believe the funeral home has my email address, so please feel free to contact me via email if you wish. In closing, let me say that I am praying that our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and guides each of you, now and always. With Love, Mark Cochran Posted by Mark Cochran - Benton, AR - Friend & Ex-Neighbor May 12, 2013
Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers, and may your loving memories give you peace. Posted by Dennis & Beverly Sisul Laurson - Centerville, IA May 13, 2013
May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. You're in our thoughts, our hearts and our prayers. Posted by Mark and Thelma Smothers May 14, 2013
I am the daughter of Josephine Young who was Bobby's mother's sister. I remember spending time at the Pig Farm and I remember that Betty made home-made ice cream when we visited. It has been many years since I visited Mystic, but it was one of my favorite spots. Lots of cousins to play with. Thank you for contacting me. My condolences to all the family. Posted by Marlene Wilson nee Hartline - Burlington, Ontario, Canada - First Coursin May 14, 2013
Dear Betty, I was so sorry to hear about Bobby. I remember very well the last time my sister, Marlene, and I saw you and Bob during a visit to Mystic many years ago. We came to your house for dinner one evening and had a really lovely time and a really lovely dinner, too, topped off with a huge bowl of ice cream which I think you made yourself. My wife, Maxie, and I were also very fond of Bobby's mom and dad whom we stayed with for several days in Colorado during our cross-country trip from Canada to California way back in 1959. Seeing Bobby's picture, I can't get over how much he wound up looking like his dad. They were both great guys and I am sure you and your family must have many happy memories that will help you get through the difficult times ahead...... Love, Jack and Maxie Posted by Jack Hartline - Surrey, GA - Cousin May 15, 2013
