Walker, Grace W. Winterringer - 1921-2011

EARLY, EHLERS, WALKER, WINTERRINGER

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 10/20/2024 at 08:33:18

Grace Walker, 90, died peacefully at her home in Scottish Rite Park Retirement Community, Des Moines on October 18, 2011. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Monday, October 24, at Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ.
Grace was born on May 17, 1921, in Shamrock, OK, to James and Grace Winterringer and had lived in Des Moines since 1948. She served with the U.S. Navy during World War II (1943-1945). Grace married George S. Walker on February 4, 1945 in Shawnee, OK. As a member of Plymouth Church, she sang in the Chancel Choir and was a Bell Ringer. Her community service included membership in the Blank Hospital Guild, PEO, Des Moines Symphony Guild, Madrigal Music Club, and Sigma Alpha lota. Grace was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Those left to cherish Grace's memory include her three children, Sharry (Steve) Ehlers of St. Louis Park, MN, Kevin (Jeanne) Walker of Homer, AK; and Jan (Joe) Early of El Dorado Springs, MO; two grandsons, Brian Ehlers and John (Colette) Ehlers all of Minneapolis; great grandchildren, Levi Walker Ehlers and Phoenix Belle Ehlers; and caring friend, Des Moines "daughter" Elaine Imlau. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, George S. Walker; her parents; and two brothers. Memorials may be made to Plymouth Church for Adult Choral Music.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the directors and staff of Scottish Rite Park for their kindness and care.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Saturday, October 22, 2011, page 4B