GARLAND - Walter Douglas Hokanson returned to his heavenly home on December 31, 2024, from congestive heart failure at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born February 17, 1959, in Ogden, Utah, son of Walter Bradshaw Hokanson and Lola Kapp. He married Sharon Nielsen in 1978; later divorced 2012, married Jeralee Hodson, February 14, 2024, in Syracuse, Utah.

Walt was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served many years in the Scouting and Young Men's program, he loved the youth. He was a loving father and grandfather to his children and grandchildren. He loved breeding horses. He taught horsemen skills to his children and grandchildren, and did 4-H and posse, which he loved. He often said he hopes his horses will be in heaven. Oh, how he loved the outdoors, it was like heaven, so priceless. Walt loved running equipment and working with Hall and Gailey Construction. He also spent 30 years dedicated to Farmington City, as the Public Works Director. Walt said the smartest thing he ever did was choose to marry Jeralee, after 50 years finding his true love.

Surviving is his wife, Jeralee (Garland), one son and two daughters, five grandsons and two granddaughters, Ben (Michelle, Isaac, Grant) Hokanson, Syracuse; Ashley (Tom, Braxton, Rachel) Wilde, Virginia; Jessie (Theo, Jace, Krew, Vassi) Priskos, Layton.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11:00 at Leavitt's Mortuary, 836 36th Street Ogden, Utah.

We would like to thank Symbii for all their love and support during this difficult time. We love you, Brittany, and Kathy, for all you have done to make this difficult transition easier.

Walt's presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love and family will continue to live on in the hearts of those that knew him.