Walter Lee Harker

Walter Lee Harker, 88, of Norman, passed away on Oct. 11, 2013 in Norman. He was born on Aug. 14, 1925 in Dewey, Oklahoma to Mr. Lester and Zella Mae (Johnson) Harker. Walter grew up in Dewey during the depression and graduated from Dewey High School in 1934.

In 1941, at the age of 16, he along with his younger brother, Cylde Harker drove a model "A" car from Hannibal, Missouri to Portland, Oregon to work in the Kaiser Ship Yards where he had decided to enlist in the United States Army.

Walter retired from the United States Army in Feb. 1965 as a Master Sargent First Class E7 served WWII in the Philippine Islands and Germany. He also served during the Korean War. He was a true unsung hero that fought courageously.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Organizations. Walter retired from Tinker Air Force Base as a Supervisor building jet engines and later retired from Burns International Security.

Walter is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 47 years, Verline; daughter, Sandra Meeks and brother, Clyde Harker.

He is survived by his son, Walter Lee Harker Jr. of Norman, Oklahoma, Walter Laine Stensen of Copenhagen, Denmark, Rudolph Stensen and Johnes Stensen both of Estenberg, Denmark; daughter, Judy Nye of California; grandsons, Adam Davis and Matthew Davis both of Norman, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Lacy Davis of Norman, Oklahoma and Felicia Davis of Stigler, Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Kaydance Davis, Paige Davis, Ryland Davis, McKenzie Davis, Dalton Taylor Harker, Christian David Harker and Ashlie Lee Harker; and son in law, Tommy Davis.