Gene Kenneth Walker

We are sad to announce the passing of Gene Walker of Power, Montana. He passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Gene was born on July 3, 1952, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He enlisted in the Air Force after high school and was lucky enough to be stationed at Malmstrom AFB. Soon after he met Karol Johnson. They were married in 1976 and had three children, Jim, Jody, and Jill. The highlight came later though as grandkids came along to hang out with Grandpa. Hiking, fishing, camping, GI Joes, Barbies, you name it, he was the best grandpa ever. Gene served his country and retired from the Air Force and Montana Air National Guard after a 32-year career of military and civilian duties. He was an important cornerstone of the Power community, operating the water system for the town of Power, volunteering for the Power Fire Department, and visiting with everyone as he was taking tickets at school sporting events. He also worked with Boy Scouts past and present to ensure that the American Flag flew in every yard throughout the town of Power during patriotic holidays. Gene and Karol enjoyed countless days on the Missouri River where she typically out fished him. Hunting season was spent in the mountains with some of his closest friends and family. Smoot Honey Company in Power was his favorite place though, beginning in the early 1980s and just finishing this extracting season last week. Gene truly was happy working with the bees and instilled his love of nature in his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karol; son, Jim (Kelsey); daughters, Jody (James) and Jill (Bill); five grandchildren, Ryan, Keaton, McKenna, Jaylee, and Lane. No funeral services are planned at this time, the family will announce a community reception soon.