Walker, Amy (1984 - 2021)

WALKER, BRANDT, BURDICK, FORCE, HIELEN, MCCUMBER

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/12/2021 at 16:53:03

Name of deceased: Amy Walker

Aged: 37 yrs, 4 mo, 4 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: July 14, 1984; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Nov. 18, 2021; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021; First Baptist Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Mother, Marcia Walker of Harlan, IA; brother, Jeremy Walker of Harlan, IA; aunts and uncles, Dee Brandt (spouse, Gary) of Harlan, IA, Donna Burdick (spouse, Jim) of Harlan, IA, LaVonne Force of Harlan, IA, Linda Hielen (spouse, Dennis) of Shenandoah, IA, and Mary McCumber (spouse, Rodney) of Newton, IA; cousins; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Grandparents; uncle, Dale Force; her father, Lyle, died 1 week after Amy.

Education: Attended Harlan (IA) Community Schools and graduated from Harlan High School, Class of May 18, 2003; she then attended Iowa Western Community College, Council Bluffs, IA, and earned a 2-year associates degree.

Religious affiliation: Member, First Baptist Church, Harlan, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After completing her 2-year degree, Amy returned to Harlan and worked at H&R Block for 11 years until her health prevented her from working. She was a tax preparer, receptionist, and did book work. She also had an online crocheting business.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed music, singing in the chorus in high school and taking piano lessons. Volunteered at the Shelby County (IA) Chamber of Commerce for 5 years, helping with the awards banquets, teas, golf tournaments, and in the office. Loved to crochet; enjoyed spending time with her cats and watching birds and squirrels; playing games of Solitaire and Uno

Sources: pauleyjones.com