John Walsh obituary

Posted: 07/03/2018 - by Charlie Narmi

John Patrick Walsh

We're sad to see the loss of John Walsh who passed away suddenly last week while on vacation.  John was a 1969 St. Albert graduate and also a St. Albert Dad in the 1990's.  Please keep the entire Walsh, Watson & Barrett families in your prayers this week as you gather with your family and please say a special prayer for John...

Eternal rest grant unto John O Lord: And let perpetual light shine upon him.

May John rest in peace. Amen

May John's soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed through the mercy of God our Father rest in peace. Amen

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John Patrick Walsh
John Patrick Walsh

John Patrick Walsh, age 67, passed away while traveling, on June 29, 2018, in Clackamus, Ore.

John was born March 1, 1951, in Council Bluffs, to the late James P. and Esther M. (Deneen) Walsh, and graduated with the class of 1969 at St. Albert. John served in the National Guard and began a 42 year career at the Union Pacific Railroad as a locomotive engineer, retiring in 2011.

John came into the world on March 1st, as only a true Irishman would, thus his tale began. Friends and family were paramount to John from the very beginning. He loved to share all the stories of his cherished family, boyhood fun, high school buddies, neighbors, teammates and lifelong friends. John always had time for those he loved most, his mom and dad, his children: Erin, Kelly and Brandon, and his brothers and sisters. He gained a special twinkle in his eyes when his granddaughter, Alaina, came on the scene. Sue knew she was in trouble when John showed up for their first date in a tux. Their lives blossomed on the lake and their love deepened with every new adventure and sunset. There was always a new city to explore, Irish song to sing, people to meet, recipes to be found and bottles of wine to enjoy. He never missed an opportunity to visit with family and friends near and far. Cuz was a very special word to him. Romping on the floor with children and everyone's dog was a trademark. No one was a stranger for long with John. His helping hands and big Irish heart surrounded everyone he met. You didn't even have to ask John for help, just look up and he was there by your side. Eli made everyone feel special, because to him, they were.

John is preceded in death by his parents, James and Esther; brothers, Dennis and Jeffrey; sisters, Marian Thompson and Susan Young.

Survivors include his sweetheart, Sue, whom he married in 2004; daughters, Erin Walsh, all of Council Bluffs, Kelly (Mark) Watson, of Merriam, Kan.; son, Brandon Barrett, of Albuquerque, N.M.; granddaughter, Alaina Watson; sister, Maureen Petry; brother, David Walsh, all of Council Bluffs; nieces, nephews, cousins.

Visitation, Friday, 5 to 8 pm. Funeral, Saturday, 10 a.m., all at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Luncheon to follow immediately at the Masonic Temple. Private burial on Monday. Family will direct memorials.

Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory Bayliss Park Chapel

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