DeVon L. "Ted" Walker, 84, of Friedens, died Feb. 22, 2013 at home. Born Nov. 18, 1928 in Stonycreek Township, son of Willard W. and Ethel Elizabeth (Clites) Walker. Preceded in death by parents and infant daughter Shelly. Survived by his wife of 62 years the former Jeanne Lamberson; children: Charlene, Hillsboro, N.J.; Lynn A. married to the former Robin Hummel and Bradley D. married to the former Cindy Brant, all of Berlin; grandchildren: Lauren Marchese, Tmara Shaffer, Philip and Amanda Walker, Erica Zeigler and Adam Walker; and great-grandchildren: Tylan Shaffer, Logan, Ava and Chloe Walker, Alexis and Gavin Konieczny, Austin and Allison Zeigler, and Maxwell James Walker. Brother of: Dale (Eileen) Walker; Duane (Janet) Walker, both of Somerset; and Celestea Tataleba, Berlin. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1946 graduate of Shanksville-Stonycreek High School and a retired bricklayer with 44 years of service with Bricklayers Union Local 9, Pittsburgh. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church where he had served on council and the building committee for the C.M.C. Member of Somerset Lodge 358 F. & A.M., Scottish Rite, Harrisburg Consistory, Jaffa Shrine, Somerset County Shrine Club and Cambria-Somerset Chapter S.A.R. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Friedens Lutheran Church where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday with viewing 1 hour before the service. Rev. Edward V. DeVore officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Friedens Lutheran Church, 131 S. Main St., Friedens, PA 15541 or Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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