Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandmother–a woman who loved well and was well-loved. Gladys Ellen Walker peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon, May 18, 2023 at age 83. Gladys was born on March 25,1940 in Peck, Michigan, to Adolf and Helen Thom. She was the second of five children.
Gladys graduated from Peck High School in 1958. On November 13,1959, she married Dwight Walker. She worked at the pickle factory in Croswell, MI. She also helped Dwight with his family car business for many years and raised four children. In August of 2000, she moved to Phoenix, Arizona to be closer to family. She had an active role in helping with her five grandchildren, each of whom loved her dearly. In 2009 and 2010, Gladys worked in Skagway, Alaska, during the summers in a souvenir shop. Gladys loved china painting, gardening, cooking, and spending summers in Michigan. Her life was built on her faith and love for God. She had a quiet, soft and kind nature that will always be remembered.
Gladys is survived by daughter René Walker of Phoenix, Arizona; her sons Todd (Tonya) Walker of Tempe, Arizona, and Dwight (Kathryn) Walker of Chandler, Arizona. Her grandchildren are Bailey (Andrew) Kloosterman of Boise, Idaho; Mackenzie (Joshua) Metherd of Idaho Falls; Liam Walker of Tempe, Arizona; Riley Walker of Tempe, Arizona and Landon (Elli) Walker of Gilbert, Arizona. She is also survived by her great grandson named Emmett. Her siblings are Phyllis (Darrie) Morris of Cresson, Texas; Donnie (Lynne) Thom of Peck, Michigan; and Sara (Tony) Pinto of Edgewater, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Dwight, her son Anthony, and her sister Iva.
A visitation for Gladys will be held Monday, May 22, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 South Dobson Road, Mesa, Arizona 85202. A visitation will occur Friday, June 9, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kranz Funeral Home, 6850 Main Street, Cass City, Michigan. A visitation will occur Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Kranz Funeral Home, 6850 Main Street, Cass City, Michigan. A funeral service will occur Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Kranz Funeral Home, 6850 Main Street, Cass City, Michigan. A graveside committal service will occur Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Almer Township Cemetery, 1473 East Caro Road, Caro, Michigan (Corner of M81 & Deckerville Road).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeshoreMort.com for the Walker family.
