Albert Walkup, 87

Albert Courtney Walkup passed away after an extended illness July 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif., just shy of his 88th birthday. Born on July 22, 1936, in Philipsburg, Mont., Al always considered it his true home. He was the son of Ben and Ellen (Courtney) Walkup and brother to Loretta Mazza.

After graduating from Granite High School and the Montana School of Mines/Montana Tech in Butte, Al pursued a career in Mining Engineering. He dedicated many years to opening and running mines across the country.

Al met his wife, Lois Webber, a nursing student from Plains, Mont., while attending school in Butte. They married June 12, 1959, in Plains. Al and Lois had two sons, Daniel Todd and Douglas Alan. Al’s work took the family from Philipsburg to Jeffrey City, Wyo., and Kellogg, Idaho, and finally to Scottsdale, Ariz., where he retired. 

Later, he returned to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where he enjoyed being closer to family and friends in the Northwest, playing golf as much as possible, until he moved to Los Angeles to be near his sons.

Al is remembered fondly for his kindness and energy by all who knew him. He is survived by his two sons and his cherished nieces, Debbie Miller, Brenda Glines and Karla McCale (all of Montana), whom he had the pleasure of watching grow up.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association (lung.org) in his memory.

Albert Courtney Walkup's spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. May he rest in peace.