

Durward was born on January 13th, 1922 in Chattanooga, Oklahoma to Marrel Walter and Eva Lena (House) Walker. Durward was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force from November 17, 1942 to November 7, 1945. On September 24, 1947 Durward married Helena Anna Schupman in Golden, Colorado.
Durward is survived by his daughters Charlene Marie (Ken) Randall, Charlotte Ann (Lester) Dowler, Carol June (Allen) Froid, and daughter-in-law Karen Ann Walker; Two sisters Irene Warhurst (California) and Marvene Kelly (California). Durward has 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, his wife Helena, and son Charles.
On Thursday July 5th, 2012 a Visitation will be held from 2-5pm and a Rosary at 7:30pm, Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 North Grant Street in Thornton, Colorado 80029.
The funeral service will be held on Friday July 6th, 2012 at 11:00am, Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 178 S. 6th Avenue in Brighton, Colorado 80601.
In lieu of flowers, please make direct contributions to The American Lung Association,1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004 or The American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.
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