Jean Marie Walker

RUPERT – Jean Marie Walker, a 104-year-old resident of Rupert, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at Autumn Haven Assisted Living in Rupert.

Jean was born in Orland, California, on June 8, 1921. Her father was Fred Herbert McAllister. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on June 25, 1878. Jean’s mother was Mrytle Nellie Hanson. She was born in Marcola, Oregon, on June 21, 1896.

The McAllisters moved to Rupert and raised a large family. They had five daughters and two sons.

Jean married Earl Edward Walker (Bill) on January 28, 1942. They were blessed with a son, Bryce Edward Walker, on May 1, 1944. Bryce was born with Down Syndrome. He brought everyone he met so much joy!

Jean was a hard worker. She was a homemaker but she also worked for others by cleaning, painting, and doing yard work. When she was younger, she also worked in the harvest picking potatoes and found many other things she could do.

Jean’s garden was an acre. She loved gardening. She worked in it until she was 100 years old.

Their son, Bryce, was 77 years old when he died. Oh, how she loved him!

Jean loved her religion, her flowers, and her family. She was truly a remarkable lady!

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, at Apostolic House of Prayer, located at 94 E. Baseline Rd., in Rupert, where family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Officiating will be the Rev. T.J. Jackson. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.