Jenny Walker

Jenny Walker, 79, of Sublimity, OR went home to be with the Lord after a short illness, with family by her side at home.

Jenny was born December 6, 1944 to David and Charlotte (Markee) Carson in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. They came to Oregon when Jenny was 5 years old when the family sold their dairy farm to move west. She spent all her school years in Sweet Home. In high school, Jenny went to a church party at the Lebanon Roller Rink and met a handsome boy named Shelby. They were inseparable from that night on, and a few months later they were engaged. Jenny and Shelby married on June 29, 1963 and were together for more than 61 years. After the birth of their two daughters, Paige and Gina, Jenny became a stay-at-home wife and mother.

Jenny was an amazing artist. She painted, sketched, sewed, crocheted and enjoyed photography her entire life. She was a mainstay at bazaars and craft shows throughout the Christmas seasons for more than 25 years. She made and sold everything from handmade ornaments and Nativity scenes, to custom designed doll clothes and seasonal decor.

In retirement, Jenny and Shelby spent 14 winters in Yuma, Arizona, with many of those years as leaders of their Senior Adult Ministries group. Church was an important part of their life, no matter where they lived.

Jenny loved to travel, visiting Australia, Mexico, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean, Washington DC, New York City, Hawaii, Nashville and her personal favorite, Graceland.

Jenny is survived by her husband Shelby, daughters Paige (Kip) Lindley and Gina (Greg) Brasseur, granddaughters Charlotte (Jonathan) Bryan and Emma, and numerous nieces and nephews.