Harriet L. Walker, age 82 of Savanna, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Mercy One Hospital, Clinton. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, February 17th at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. A Memorial service will follow at 7:00 PM. Burial will be at a later date at Buckeye Cemetery, Fulton County, IL.
Harriet was born in Clinton on May 10, 1939, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Matthiesen) Diettrick. She graduated from Clinton High School and attended Mt. St. Clare College. Harriet married Phillip Walker on February 1, 1964 in Clinton. Phillip passed away on March 18, 2009. Harriet was a homemaker. She was a former member of Community Congregational Church where she taught Sunday school. She had bowled at the Plaza Lanes and loved antiquing. She enjoyed spending time with her family, lunch with her classmates from school, and her time socializing at the Thomson Flea Market where she had a booth.
Harriet is survived by 3 sons; Mark (Julie) Walker of Fulton, Mike (Xanthe) Walker of Hancock WI, and Matt Walker of Savanna; 4 grandchildren, Brianna, Brian, Emma, and Ethan; a great granddaughter, Madeline and s sister, Alice Andersen of Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 2 sisters, Leona and Janis. Memorials may be made to the City of Savanna Ambulance. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
To the family of Harriet, I went to elementary and high school with her, we were great friends growing up, but as all, we drift apart. Got her to come to our monthly class gathering for class of ’57, which she really enjoyed and we connected again as did other classmates. I remember sister Alice, but not the other sisters and of course knew her mother from church. Anyway, I was shocked to hear of her sudden passing, my prayers and sympathy to all. Hope to make it to visitation, depending on weather, but thoughts will be with family.
Mark, Mike, Matt and families, our thoughts and our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Aunt Harriet was truly a sweet and caring lady.
Duane & Carolyn Meyer
Mike, Matt, Mark and families, Dale and I want to express our condolences for your loss. Aunt Harriet was a wonderful person who always had a smile and words of encouragement. She will be deeply missed.
Dale & Janis Ytsen