Glendon Ray Walker, 89, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 surrounded by the love of his life, Anna Marie Davis Walker, his devoted wife of 67 years. Born on August 24, 1934, in the family home south of Aurora, MO, Glendon was the second of seven children, and oldest son of Odes and Vaneta Walker. Growing up on the family farm during the Great Depression and World War II would shape Glendon’s strong work ethic and love for family. His charming personality was present throughout his life even through a 15-year struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Rebecca Anderson
It is all about Driving a Purpose. Nine years ago, Rebecca Anderson started her professional career in the non-profit sector serving the greater Springfield, MO area. In 2015, she joined TransLand and is now the Director of Recruiting, Marketing and Communications. Through those seven years, two new community trucks benefiting area non-profits have been launched into TransLand’s fleet, the company was named a Best Fleet to Drive For by the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge in both 2022 and 2023, and every day her team assists professional drivers to not only find, but to achieve their dream careers.


