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Dale B. Walker passed away in the peace and comfort of the family home on October 1, 2004. Dale was born in Raton, NM on November 13, 1925 to Dale B. and Iva Bess Walker. His parents; son, Jason; brother, David; and sister, Mary preceded him in death. He is survived by Dorothy Anderson Walker; daughter, Julie; sons, Cody and Kitry; sister, Robin Walker; and very special friends Jimmie and Barbara Goldstein. He served in the Army Air Corps at Lowrey Field during WWII. He entered the University of New Mexico in 1946 and received his JD from George Washington University in 1948. While in Washington he served as secretary and clerk for Senator Dennis Chavez. Dale developed lifelong friendships all over the state when the Senator visited his constituents. Upon graduation from GW, he returned to Albuquerque to practice law. Dale formed a partnership with Peter Gallagher and they practiced law together for 18 years. After Peter retired, Dale enjoyed a solo practice for 14 years. Dale was instrumental in working with Wilhelmina Coe in developing the Heights YMCA. He served on the Western Streams Commission and enjoyed working closely with the late Steve Reynolds. Dale was very involved with his children in Little League, YAFL, and Boy Scouts. Dale taught all his children how to hunt fish and set up a comfortable camp. Dale retired in 1989 to his cabin in Ute Park, NM. He enjoyed fishing Eagle Nest lake, reading Western History, biographies of the founding fathers and presidents, and watching the New York Yankees. He also made sure that all the birds and squirrels and foxes had plenty to eat. He loved his family his country, and especially New Mexico. Friends and family are invited to gather at the family house, 6308 Natalie Ave NE, from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6th. As Dale would always say, "Keep the faith my friend."
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