Obituary of Diane Eileen Walker

Diane Eileen Walker passed away peacefully in the Two Hills Long Term Care on October 6, 2025 at the age of 79 years.

Diane was born on March 23, 1946 in London, England, eldest daughter of Matt & Eileen McCallum. Immigrated to Canada November 19, 1946 with her mother Eileen and oldest brother John on the ship the Empire Brent from Liverpool, England to Halifax, Nova Scotia. From there they took a train to Calgary where Mathew was waiting. He had returned earlier with the Canadian Army at the end of WWII.

Diane started her school years in Castor, then Helmsdale and high school in Cereal. She rode horseback to school in the good weather and took correspondence courses during the heavy snow. She graduated in 1965 & started work at the TD Bank in Oyen, February 1966.

When the family moved south of Cereal. Diane enjoyed helping with the garden, baking and of course looking after younger siblings.

Diane met and married the love of her life Walter Walker on November 18, 1967. When they bought their first home they shared a love of music, cooking, travel, playing cards and visiting with friends and family. Family and laughter were important to her and a great time was had by all always playing tricks on each other, games, soap and water fights and snapping that wet towel. Whether it was Christmas or a reunion in the summer water was somehow always involved. You could never leave their house without a care package which could include vegetables, baking, leftovers, stuff she bought she thought we needed, & candy for the kids.

Diane loved playing BINGO, shopping, crochet and gardening especially her flowers. She loved to crochet and made numerous blankets and slippers for nieces, nephews, friends and anyone who needed them. She retired in February 2001 from the bank and in May 2001 she started work at Shop Easy where she loved the work and the people. She also volunteered for Lifeline for the seniors in the community.

Diane is pre-deceased by her husband Walter Walker, Parents; Mathew & Eileen McCallum and Brother John.

Diane is survived by her brothers; Brian & Mike McCallum & Sister Daphne Schnurer. As well as sisters in law Lorna McCallum, Diane McCallum and brother in law Brian Schnurer. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Diane will be remembered by family & friends for her generosity to others, her laughter, love of music, stories and life. She will be remembered fondly around the family table and always missed.

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