Margery Pearce Obituary

Hi Marni,

It takes a while to get the word out to California, but I was saddened to hear about Walker's death. I kept thinking that I would see one or both of you when I visited Mother at Laurel Crest, but the timing never worked out.

My thoughts and prayers are with you belatedly.

Betsy Wolfe

Jack,
I see Walker's beautiful face and feel her joy. Thank you for sharing her with all of us. With loving sympathy, Raydean and Walt

Dear Jack,
You & your Family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am a close friend of Walker's sisters, Anne and Jean. I have always heard so much about both of you. I pray that you will feel God's comfort, peace, and tight embrace during this difficult time.

Dear Jack,

My thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss of your dear wife and partner in life. My sincerest condolences.

Dear Jack,
My sincere sympathies for your loss. I did not know Walker very well, but remember her glorious smile and warmth every time I saw her on campus. What an amazing poem she wrote. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Jack, you are in my thoughts and prayers, and Walker is in my heart today as I absorb this news.

Walker had one of the most vivid personalities of anyone I've known. I worked with her many years ago, at Film in the Cities, and can still call to mind her free-flowing laughter and freely expressed opinions on wide-ranging topics. She raised my spirits--and my eyebrows--on many occasions... Most of all, I remember her unfailing kindness, which included hosting a baby shower for me as I somewhat nervously approached the birth of my first son. She had wit and style, and she exuded confidence. To me, she embodied the the notion of having 'the courage of one's convictions.' She also had a heart of gold.

Dear Jack:

My sincere sympathy on the loss of Walker. She was such a special "Lady of the Pool" I feel privileged to have know her and her wonderful wit and southern charm. What a gift! Thanks to you for all the care and love you gave her.

Barb Fitzpatrick

Dear Jack:

My deepest condolences. Though I met her only a few times, I know Walker was truly one-of-a-kind. I can hear her voice now as I write, her utterly self-assured (no fear) yet honeyed way of putting things.

You are in my thoughts.

Dear Jack,
My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Walker was a delight. I feel privileged to have known her.

Jack,
I feel so fortunate to have been able to visit with you and Walker over the past 2 winters, and to have renewed a 40-year friendship. My thoughts are with you and all the good memories of times with Miss Walker...
Kenneth A.

Dear Jack,

I am saddened to read about Walker's death, and your tremendous loss. I didn't know her well, but do well remember lunches in the Macalester cafeteria with both of you.
Karen Saxe

Mrs. Pearce, Anne and Jean - So sorry to read about Walker's passing. I have often said that the Heatherwood and Cedarwood Lane crowd were absolutely the best to grow up around, and certainly Walker was a big part of the many memories of growing up there.

Dear Jack, Walker was such a breath of fresh air as she pursued the many interests of her life. She was committed to those people and things she knew were right and did not let the world dictate. Her joy ,exhuberance, intelligence made every time I spent with her uplifting and fun. She was so special. Doe Hauser Stowell

What a cherished honor it has been to know Walker. She inspired me to be a better person a stronger woman. I adore her and she will be greatly miss. My condolences to her family. Her laughter and sweet southern voice is unforgettable. She was gracious beautiful and smart, I admire her and am grateful for her presence and influence in my life. Thank you Ms. Walker for giving of yourself, and her family for sharing her with us all. Her sprit and passion will live on through all the people she has touched in her life. What an incredible and amazing woman.

I am terribly saddened by this news. Walker was bigger than life, so joyful and lovely in every way. She made everyone around her happy. We shall miss her in many ways!

Resting in the arms of Jesus

My time with Walker was short but extremely memorable. As a member of the "Awesome Babes" who worked with Walker on the Anne Bancroft awards, I fell in love with Walker's wit, intelligence, laughter and sense of community. She will be sorely missed by many. My thoughts to Jack and all her family. Amy Heinichen Liss

Jack- You and Walker enhanced my life in many wonderful ways. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Jack, I was and am both saddened yet appreciative that her obit was in the Minneapolis paper. I am terribly sorry to learn of her passing and at such a young age. I only met her a couple of times but will always remember her "southern charm" Blessings to you and your family. Bonnie Wallace, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

I met Walker when I was a new employee at a local restaurant. I made a mistake with Walker's order, and she was not shy about showing her disappointment. However, I did learn a good lesson about the importance of pleasing the customer, especially because the customer was Walker Pearce.

Dear Jean,
We were saddend to hear of Walker's passing. Breavement is so personal that few of us, unless we have experienced it ourselves, can comprehend its grief. We hope that our caring will lessen the sorrow that you bear.
Vivian and Ed McDowell

Jack & family: What a blow. Our hearts are heavy this day. Walker was genuinely authentic, equally opinionated and informed--a fierce advocate for truth and social justice. She will be dearly missed, but she leaves in us her laughter, her wit, her friendship and her voracious love of life.

Jack: I am so sorry to hear of Walker's passing - her bubbly enthusiasm for life - wow - all who knew her were most blessed because of it - May God give you comfort and peace.
Love,
Mildred Hottmann Roesch
Sioux Falls, SD

Dear Jack and family, We are so sorry to hear about Walker. She was one of a kind - her wit, smile, laughter, generosity - her irreverence. I wlll ever be grateful to have known Walker. Our thoughts and love are with you all.
Terri Hawthorne from the Ladies of the Pool and We Will Harbor You: Minnesota Battered Women's Movement Video project

Jack and family,
Walker was so loved and admired by so very many people. She was a light and brightness of spirit and strength and strident proponent of human rights. I will miss her easy laughter and jaunty attitude.
My love to you all.
Cathy Hauser

Dear Jack and family, We send our loving thoughts and prayers to you all. Walker was a genuine pioneer and grand woman. We appreciated all the ways she gave her creative light to our community and the world. Your devotion to her has been unmatched. Much love in such a tender time,
Catherine John and Kara

Anne and Jean,
We read with sadness the passing of your sister. We send our love, sympathy and prayers to you and all the family. You will continue to be in our thoughts in the days ahead.

Much love,
Jim and Alice

I am so sorry to hear about Walker. She was always so vivacious, friendly and fun. The world is a sadder place with out her.

Jack,

I was shocked to see Walker's passing. It has been many years, but we still hold fond memories of both of you.
All of God's blessing to you through our prayers.

Ron Cook

Dear Marnie, Anne, Jean, and family, I am so sad to hear about Walker's passing away. I have many wonderful memories of growing up with my cousins. I especially remember Walker's beautiful smile and bubbly personality. May she be at peace and may her memory be eternal. With Much Love, Chris and Debbie Manos

Many fond and fun memories growing up and all through high school. Rest in peace, old friend.

Even though I attended A.C. Flora and Walker was a Blue Devil, she was one of my favorite friends.
Such a beautiful person !!!
My prayers are with you and your family dear friend.

God Bless.

Richard M. "Flash" Freeman

I am so sorry to hear of Walkers passing. We used to have so much fun together in high school...she will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. Walker was a good friend many, many years ago.