Marvel Walker, formerly of Butler, Missouri passed away June 20, 2023 at Greenhills Manor in Campbell, California with her family by her side. She was born May 22, 1930 to D.D. “Dek” and Ethel Wolf Bassett on their family farm near Pleasant Gap, Missouri.
Marvel was one of five daughters born of this union. She attended Butler High School and graduated with the class of 1949. Marvel was united in marriage to Carl Walker on July 5, 1952. Marvel and Carl made their home in west Butler. She was a member of the Butler Church of Christ and enjoyed serving her community. Marvel was active in giving swimming lessons to local youth in the unforgettably frigid, early season waters of the Butler swimming pool. She and Carl enjoyed boating, camping, and water-skiing with friends and family. Marvel particularly enjoyed helping youngsters learn to waterski or take on the challenges of skiing on one or crossing the wake. She was an advocate for improvements to the Butler school system and in the 70s worked with others to increase funding and reduce class sizes. Marvel served on the Butler school board for many years. She also represented Butler’s ward 2 on the Butler city council.
Marvel was a devoted mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and was an accomplished seamstress. Marvel relocated to California after the passing of her beloved husband Carl to be closer to her son Don and his children. She enjoyed many new friendships and was known for her bright and cheery outlook and interest in helping others. Although she appreciated the weather and beauty of California, she retained a deep love for her family, friends, and many memories from home - which will always be Butler and nearby areas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Walker; a daughter, Lori Walker; four sisters, Helen Hall, Bernita DeShields, Rose Brickle, and Shirley Weber; and three half brothers, Leslie Hancock, Dillard Bassett, and Lloyd Bassett.
Marvel is survived by her son, Don Walker and wife Karena Petersen of San Jose, California; grandchildren Mason Walker, Adrienne Walker, Krista Myers, and Jerrod Itzen, and 2 great-grandchildren; Other family includes Greg and Patti Walker, Maribeth Golladay, Andy Weber, Jeff Weber, Dori Weber, Amy (Weber) Del Valle, Jocaiah (Hall) Spahr and the Diehl and Durst families.
