My muse has gone to the other side.

Byron Kenneth Walker, 50 of Valencia, California passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Anne Walker (nee Benke); his 3 cats Molly, Teddy, and Pajamas; his cousin Tracy Owens; and two sisters, two brothers, 3 nephews, and 2 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his mother Hannelore Walker, deceased 2018, his father Jon Walker, deceased 2020, and his beloved cat Milton, deceased 2023.

Born May 9, 1974 and raised in Stockton, California, Byron was the first in his immediate family to graduate college, earning his BA in psychology in 2003 from California State University Northridge. He then worked for 18 years with the Department of Children and Family Services in Los Angeles County, devoting his time and energy to the well-being of the children under his care.

He was an avid gamer, a news junkie, and a devoted catdad.  He loved San Francisco Giants baseball, the Rolling Stones, and Ice Cube (IYKYK).

In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to Kids in the Spotlight, a charity in Los Angeles helping children in foster care:

Kids In The Spotlight, Inc.
145 S. Glenoaks Blvd. Ste. 124
Burbank, CA 91502

Rest easy, Bear.