Eva Walker

Eva Gayle (Borland) Walker, 96, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 while at Beacon Ridge Nursing Home. 

The daughter of Noble and Ila Blanche (Stephens) Murdick, she was born April 26, 1925, in Penn Run.

Eva went to Keith School and graduated from Indiana High School.  She earned her R.N. degree from Indiana Hospital Nursing School.  Eva was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church. She was employed many years as a nurse for Season All Industries in Indiana. Eva was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 1989 and also a member of the Indiana Hospital Nursing Alumni and NARFE. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. 

Surviving is a daughter Sandra Sheldon; stepson Robert S. Walker and wife Rosemary; daughter-in-law, Julie Borland; grandchildren, retired Maj. Sean Borland and wife Sheila, Sallie Hernandez and husband Cristian, Jackie Walker, Rob Walker and wife, Grace, Nick Jackson, Scott Jackson and wife, Barb; nephew, Robert A. Murdick and wife, Cathy; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Thomas Borland and second husband, Robert “Cracker” Walker; a son, Retired Maj. Michael Borland; and brother, Robert A. Murdick and wife, Kay; stepdaughter, Carol (Walker) Jackson.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the Oakland Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Presbyterian Church or Indiana County Humane Society.

The John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home is assisting with funeral arrangements. 

 

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