Olene S. Walker
Olene Smith Walker (November 15, 1930 – November 28, 2015) was an American politician. She served as the 15th Governor of Utah. She was sworn into office on November 5, 2003, shortly before her 73rd birthday. She became Utah's first female governor. She was a member of the Republican Party.
Olene Smith Walker | |
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| 15th Governor of Utah | |
| In office November 5, 2003 – January 3, 2005 | |
| Lieutenant | Gayle McKeachnie |
| Preceded by | Mike Leavitt |
| Succeeded by | Jon Huntsman, Jr. |
| 4th Lieutenant Governor of Utah | |
| In office January 4, 1993 – November 5, 2003 | |
| Governor | Mike Leavitt |
| Preceded by | W. Val Oveson |
| Succeeded by | Gayle McKeachnie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1930 Ogden, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 2015 (aged 85) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Myron Walker |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | St. George, Utah |
| Profession | civil servant |
Walker died from a stroke on November 28, 2015 at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, aged 85.[1]
References
- "Olene Walker, Utah's first female governor, dies at 85". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
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