Thomas (Tom) E. Walker

Colonel (Ret.) Thomas (Tom) E. Walker, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Tom resided in Apache Junction, Arizona with his late wife Connie.
Tom was born on April 9, 1936, in San Francisco, California, the son of the late Forrest and Eleanor Walker. He is survived by his sister Patti; children: Patti (Greg), Debbi (Bob, deceased), Tom (Laura) and Scott (Laura); grandchildren: Luke, Lauren (Eric), Jacob, Tyler, Jonathan, Crystin (Mitchell), Dana (Lucas), Chad, Jenna (Mykol) and Jeremiah; and great grandchildren: Jaime, Justin, Aspyn, Lila, Everly, August, Marigold and Mykol Paul.
After twenty-five years in the Air Force, where he flew various aircraft including SAC, B-47’s, and B-52’s, he served a year in Vietnam on C-123 missions. He later became the deputy commander officer at Williams Air Force Base, AZ. Tom pursued a new chapter in his life, operating a successful real estate business and in his free time had a knack for landscaping. He was happiest and most at peace, flying straight down a mountain on skis, his lifelong passion and skill since he was four years old.
Tom’s passing has broken the hearts of many, but they, his family and friends find solace in knowing that he is now in the company of his wife, Connie, our beautiful mommy, together forever in Heaven.
Funeral Services with full military honors will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.