Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, Leah Jean Stewart Walker, 89, of Spanish Fork passed away after a short illness, surrounded by her family on Friday, August 16, 2013.  She was born in Benjamin, Utah March 14, 1924 to Wendell L. and Faye Kay Stewart.  Leah was educated in the Benjamin and Spanish Fork Schools, graduating from Spanish Fork High School.

Leah married Lynn Rawlins Walker June 13, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple.  She enjoyed being a homemaker and was devoted to her family.  She loved unconditionally and supported her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in every activity.  She will be remembered for her fun loving ways and her great sense of humor.

Together with her husband Lynn, Leah founded and established Walker Family Mortuaries and labored with him, dedicating her whole life to supporting her family in the business. Leah loved to paint and was a talented artist.  She was a member of the Athelians Women’s Club and was an avid Bridge player.  A resident of Spanish Fork for most of her life, Leah loved the community and the people.  She belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various callings throughout her life.

Leah is survived by her children, Betty Lyn (David) Hull, Salem; Stewart (Annie) Walker, Springville; LaJeanne (Lynn) Baadsgaard, Benjamin; and Allyn (Marsha) Walker, Spanish Fork.  She leaves behind 24 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild who all adore her. She is also survived by her brother Karl Stewart of Corona, CA; brother-in-law Ivan Bradford, Corona,CA; and sister-in-law, Barbara Firmage Stewart, Modesto, CA.  She is honored by her family and will be missed greatly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn; her parents; a great grandson, Darren Partridge; four brothers, Bruce, Maurice, Rex, Paul; and her sister, Elaine Bradford.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah.  Family and friends may call on Monday evening, August 19 ^th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Mortuary and on Tuesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services.  Interment will be in the Benjamin Cemetery.