Obituary for Jewell May Walker
Jewel May "Brinkman" Walker, age 93 and longtime Altus resident, passed away June 29, 2001. Services, under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home, set for 10:00 am Monday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. Burial will follow at Restlawn Cemetery. Reverend Jim Mahan will officiate.
Jewl was born February 26, 1909 at Eldorado, Oklahoma to parents John H. Brinkman and Myrtle Annie "Taylor" Brinkman. She married Jack Walker at Altus on October 14th, 1930. They enjoyed many years of marriage and were co-owners of an automotive shop in Altus. Jack preceded her in death on March 23, 1987. Jewel was an active lady. She received an education in business and was one of the first women pilots. Jewel was also a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church.
She is survived by cousins, Genevieve Barker of Altus, Gerry Garlow of Lawton, Ophelia Street of Altus, Velva Mae Watts of Temple, Texas, Edward Brinkman of Corpus Christie, Texas and Gwen Miller of Headrick; niece, Bonita G. Butler of Running Springs, California; Nephew, Bert E. Dowdy of Honolulu, Hawaii and many other relatives and friends.
07/02/2001
10:00 AM
Funeral
St. Paul Episcopal
Altus
OK
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Jewl was born February 26, 1909 at Eldorado, Oklahoma to parents John H. Brinkman and Myrtle Annie "Taylor" Brinkman. She married Jack Walker at Altus on October 14th, 1930. They enjoyed many years of marriage and were co-owners of an automotive shop in Altus. Jack preceded her in death on March 23, 1987. Jewel was an active lady. She received an education in business and was one of the first women pilots. Jewel was also a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church.
She is survived by cousins, Genevieve Barker of Altus, Gerry Garlow of Lawton, Ophelia Street of Altus, Velva Mae Watts of Temple, Texas, Edward Brinkman of Corpus Christie, Texas and Gwen Miller of Headrick; niece, Bonita G. Butler of Running Springs, California; Nephew, Bert E. Dowdy of Honolulu, Hawaii and many other relatives and friends.
07/02/2001
10:00 AM
Funeral
St. Paul Episcopal
Altus
OK
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