With heartfelt sadness and much love, we mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Theresa (Granny) Walker. A life-time resident of the Grande Prairie area, she passed away suddenly with family by her side on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the age of 86 years, leaving to join the Lord and to enjoy the sunsets from heaven. Theresa was born on May 24, 1929 east of Grande Prairie, the oldest of four children born to Barbara and Joseph Kozlowski. She grew up in the Webster community, and at the age of 16 moved to Beaverlodge to work as a telephone operator. It was at a baseball game that she met her future husband Arthur Walker, and they were married for 60 years. In 1959 they moved the family to Grande Prairie and she worked at various jobs, ending up at the Grande Prairie QEII Hospital, retiring after 30 years there. When she retired they enjoyed travelling and spending time with family. She was a devout parishioner of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, a CWL Member and a supporter of many organizations in the Grande Prairie community. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Barbara Kozlowski, husband Arthur Walker, sister Jean Yurychuk, brother Adam Joseph Kozlowski, son in-law Rod Arabsky, brothers in-law Greg and Herb, sister in-law Joan, and many close family and friends. Theresa will be lovingly remembered by her children: Tom (Jocelyn) Walker (Dwayne, Scott, Jennifer), Barb (Frank) Campbell (Deanna, Joe), Jack (Sherry) Walker (Genelle, Mitchell), Maureen Arabsky (Aly, Shawn), Elizabeth (Robert) Tinworth (Amanda, Kristina, Samantha, Liam); brother Leonard, sister in-law Verna; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. She cherished her 13 grandchildren, 14 great –grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, their families and all the pets. A Prayer Service and Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 6:00 pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave). The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 10:30am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grande Prairie (10404 102 St.). Interment will take place at the Webster Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (10404 102 St. Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2W3), or to a charity of one’s choice.