Johnny T Walker

November 27, 1929 - August 11, 2019

JOHNNY T WALKER Johnny passed away on August 11, 2019. Johnny was born to Lottie Mary (Lyndes) and John Marion Walker on November 27, 1929 in Satus, Washington. On July 24, 1948 Johnny married Audrey Louise Thomson in Zillah, Washington. Together they started a cattle ranch on the Satus. Johnny was a true cowboy. He loved the outdoors, running his cattle on the reservation with his wife and sons, riding horses, traveling in his RV with his wife, camping, trailriding and hunting. Johnny was an enrolled Yakama Indian and proud of his heritage. He enjoyed taking everyone on wagon rides for many years with his teams of horses. Johnny was the father of four boys Linn (Doris) of the Satus, Mike (Carolyn) of Escondido, California, Rod (Elaine) of Yakima and David of White Swan, 9 grandchildren, Brandon (Karen) of Prosser, Tracie (Harvey) Palomarez of Sunnyside and Lindsee (Bobby) Curfman of Sunnyside, Craig Walker, Scott (Natalie) Walker and Kelsee (Mateo) Fiske all of Escondido, California, Nathan (Desi) of Bend, Oregon, and Heather (Kyle) McCrory of Yakima and Devon Chase of Mabton. Johnny also had 22 great grandchildren, Jonathan (Anissia) of Tyler, Texas, Gentry of Dover AFB Delaware, Joshua Perrault and Luke Walker of Prosser, Jacob and Allison Palomarez of Sunnyside, Tyler Ann, RJ and Ava Curfman of Sunnyside, Riley, Ella and Clara Walker of Bend, Oregon, Janessa, Kyler, Emmett and Juniper McCrory of Yakima, Taylor Colson of Tri-cities, Reagan Colson of Ellensburg, Kylie Colson and Jordan Colson of Prosser and Jonah and Angelina Fiske of Escondido, California. Johnny is survived by 1 brother Raymond Walker (Laverne) of the Satus, 2 sisters, Bev Brown of Yakima and Bette Lacy of Lacey, Washington. He is also survived by sisters-in law Linda Walker of White Swan, Judy Walker of Satus and Bobbie Brownlee of Toppenish and many nieces and nephews. Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, 3 brothers Dick, Dale and Don and his grandson, Kyle Walker and wife Angela. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jim Brown and Rex Lacy. Johnny was one of a kind and thoroughly enjoyed life to the fullest. He had so many special friends, too numerous to mention. We will miss his laughter, stories around the campfire and his genuine love of people. Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Yakama Nation Toppenish Community Center in Toppenish with burial to follow at the Tule Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.