Clarence Thomas Walker

Age 83, went peacefully to be with the Lord on August 15, 2021. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Elizabeth (Lake) White, Thomas W. Walker Jr, and his wife of 62 years, Patricia Jean (Hunt) Walker. He is survived by his two daughters: Deb (Mark) Stutelberg and Cheryll Walker; three grandchildren: Laura (Andy) Chapeau, Michael (Jordyn) Stutelberg, and John Stutelberg; four great-grandchildren: Nathan, Hannah, and Samuel Chapeau, and Colin Stutelberg; and his two brothers: Jim (Grace) Walker and Jack (Phyllis) Walker; nieces, nephews, and loving friends.

Tom was born on September 5, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas to Betty and Tom Walker. He enjoyed drawing as a young child and continued this passion throughout his life. He was a member of the ROTC in high school. He was married in 1955 to the love of his life, Patricia (Pat) Jean Hunt, from Denver, Colorado. He enlisted in the Army in 1956 and was stationed in Germany while serving as a Military Police Officer. Pat joined him in Germany and their two daughters were born there. While in the service, he enjoyed contributing original single panel cartoons printed in the Army Chronicle Post. After Tom was honorably discharged, they returned to Denver where he began as a file clerk with the CB&Q (Chicago, Burlington, & Quincy) Railroad which eventually became the BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe), and worked his way up. In 1967, he and his family transferred to Minnesota and raised their daughters in White Bear Lake. After many promotions, he obtained his dream job for 15 years as the artist of the Safety Department and Graphic Services providing art for the railroad industry in the form of cartoons, realistic drawings, informational booklets, slides, safety posters, cards, and other corporate needs. He was presented the Chairman’s Circle Award in 1985. He retired from BNSF at the age of 58 and he and Pat moved to Woodbury. Throughout his life, Tom loved to draw cartoons and caricatures, and created original birthday, anniversary, thank you, and retirement cards and gifts which were shared with many friends and relatives over the years. Tom was always very proud of his daughters and son-in-law, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. As retirees, Tom and Pat enjoyed volunteering with Elder Friends, participating in Bible study groups, painting back drops for church plays, and traveling with friends/family around the U.S., Hawaii, and the Scandinavian countries.

Memorial service will be at 11:00am Thursday, August 19, at Woodbury Lutheran Church, 7380 Afton Rd., Woodbury, with visitation beginning at 10:30am.

Memorials preferred to Woodbury Lutheran Church to support mission ministry.