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Rev. Dr. Gregory Walton uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Dad will always live in our hearts! What a blessing he was to us all!
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Audrey Mistiades, a Walton Cousin descending from Rose Walton, sister of my Great-grandfather ,George Walton, send her condolences:
Dear Cousin Rick & Family.
I would like to add my condolences to you, your Mom and your loving family.
It is very sad when anyone passes away more so a parent,
They teach us the right path to take in life although when we are young we might not realize they are right,but they are,my sister and I had good parents although I was only 2yrs old when the war started and Mum & Dad had to work they always made sure we had plenty of food on the table as some family’s found that very hard and they made sure we went to church,I was in a church choir in England also a school choir and to this day I have been in my church choir for 16yrs unfortunately not since they closed the church for the Covid but when this is all over I’ll be back .
So once again I’m sad to hear your news, but he is at peace and and not suffering.
Cousin Audrey.
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Julie sent her condolences and passed on the sad news to Dad's Nephews and Nieces:
Hi Rick, so sorry to hear about your dad. I’m passing this on to Murry now and he will pass it on to Val and Craig.
We send our love.
Julie Walton
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Rick, I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You wrote a very nice article about Uncle Fred. Please give our condolences and love to your Mom and family. Thank you for letting us know Rick. I will pass your message on to Craig and Val.
Murry Walton
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Bell Cousin Ruth Diamond sent her condolences in an email
Rick,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. I will let the family know on my end. Beautifully written obituary. He was an amazing man.
Kind regards
Ruth
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Ruth's Cousin Allison sent us her condolences by email
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Dad. It is a challenging time to realize our parents are moving on past this life. We need to focus on the good memories and remember them as the gift they always will be.
All our best,
Allison and Tom
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Alice Kearins sent me Condolences in an email:
Oh Rick and Ruth I am so very sorry for your loss
I loved meeting him at the Red line Dinner
The Walton resemblance was stunning
He seemed like such a kind man
Love to you both
Alice
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Donna Burhoe sent me Condolences in an email:
Rick,
I am so very sorry for your loss and yes he is at peace. My deepest to you and your family.
Donna
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Claudia Shuttleworth sent the following condolences in a lovely card:
Rick, Ruth and family,
So sorry for your loss .
From what you wrote about your father, I can see your family was truly blessed to have a father dedicated to our Lord Jesus. There is no better example for a father to leave to his family. God bless you with his peace.
with love and prayers.
Claudia, Larry, and mom Barbara (Simmons)
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Thank you to our thoughtful cousins for posting their condolences on the Walton Family Facebook page
Charlie Walton: Very sorry for your loss
Chris Walton: So Very sorry for your loss
Jeanrae Marie Genoit: So very sorry for the loss of your father.
John and Melissa Amato: So sorry for your loss of your father.
Sharon Walton Ross: Rick - I am so sorry- prayers for you and your family.
Cheryl Henderson-Brill: So sorry for your loss.
Donna Marie: So very sorry for your loss of your dear Father. From reading here, he had such a beautiful, loving, caring, giving Soul. My sympathy and prayers to you and yours... God Bless.
Donna Walton Ryan: Sorry for your loss
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Cheryl Walton Frost posted her condolences on the Walton Family Page:
Rick, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your Dad has left this world, but not your heart. My prayers for you and Greg and the rest of your family
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Barbara Joyce Sheldon wrote:
I just heard about your Father's passing. I am so so very sorry. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences. Such a devastating loss for you all. A huge loss and adjustment for your mother as well. Keeping everyone in my thoughts. May he rest in peace!
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Paul Reich sent me the following, which I wish to share with the Family:
Rick, I just learned of your Dad's passing. I was very sorry to hear that. I know this must be a difficult time for your family. I do remember your dad when I was a child and he seemed like a very nice man. Wishing you peace and comfort at this time.
Paul Reich
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Frederick Walton posted a condolence
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Cousin Sandy sent me the following Note I would like to share with the family:
Rick,
I am so very sorry to hear of this news. I didn't know that he had cancer...I feel so sad. Your Dad was one of the sweetest men I have ever met. I keep thinking about your loving Mom too. I wish I had the right words to make you all feel better, but please know that you all have my deepest sympathy and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please, you and your family take care. Thank you for letting me know, and I will pass the information on to my family as well. Love and hugs to you all.
Cousin Sandy Bell Kohnke
Frederick Walton uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 29, 2021
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The Passing of Frederick Stanley Walton (1930-2021) remembered by his eldest son Rick
Dad had been ill the last couple of years having been diagnosed with lymphoma and prostate cancer. The cancer had spread to his liver. I hesitate to say "suffering" because every time I talked to him our conversation started out the same.
"Hi Dad, it's Rick, How ya doing?"
"I'm GREAT, Rick, how are you"
He was always "GREAT!", even though I know there were times he was not. Some times it was revealed, through much probing, or a hint from a sibling, that he had fallen, or wasn't really feeling well or had just come back from the hospital!
"oh ...that..." he would say. "Yeah, I tripped and fell, ... it was no big deal...but now my whole side is black and blue!"
Dad, always had a positive attitude and never burdened his children with his pain. I can't imagine he didn't suffer more than he let on throughout his cancer treatment, but he had faith in his doctors and faith in God and somehow patiently suffered in silence.
Dad wasn't always patient...He was a crewcut conservative raising a bunch of long haired hippie sons in the late 60's and early 70's.... But that's a story for another time.
Somehow among the pressures of managing his career, raising a family, caring for aging in-laws and trying to keep everything afloat during the turmoil and inflation of the 70's he found peace in the Lord. He wasn't a bible thumping, in your face, giant cross on his chest, "born-again and you should be too" type of Christian. He developed a personal relationship, one any of us could have and all of us should have, with his Lord and Savior. Each morning his alarm went off early and he would come around and make sure we were getting ready for school, then he spent the next hour in a quiet, meditative, personal devotion, reading his bible, praying and who knows what else. It was his time...and we knew not to disturb him.
We had always gone to church but after this he started taking on a bigger role, becoming first a student, then an Elder, a teacher, a leader.
Dad's personality changed then too. Not in a phony way, he wasn't trying to impress anyone, but he genuinely found inner peace and was able to deal with people on a different level. If you ever met him, you'd know what I mean. He lived by biblical principles, but he wasn't an umpire, getting out the "rulebook" to tell you chapter and verse what you are doing wrong.
MATTHEW 7:1 "Judge not, that ye be not judged."
Dad, lived his life, in an unavoidably sinful world, but he took responsibility for his actions and by setting a good example was able to influence those around him in a positive way. That's not to say he was perfect! (just ask Mom!) None of us are, but he was humble enough to acknowledge and learn from mistakes making him stronger and stronger as time went on.
I could go on, but the point is he was very fortunate to discover a path to the Lord that led to a level of inner peace throughout his life resulting in a positive influence on everyone he met.
Dad found himself in the hospital more frequently recently. He had great praise for the nurses and doctors giving him care, but was always glad to get back home. This latest episode in the hospital left him weak and tired. He came home in an ambulance and was rolled in on a gurney. He was too weak to get out of bed and my sisters stepped up to the challenge of making him comfortable in his final days. Those of us too distant to visit spent time with him on the phone or Face Time.
"Hi Dad, it's Rick, How Ya doing?"
"I'm tired"
Sadly, We knew the end was near. We shed some tears and said goodbye, each in our own way.
In the end he was surrounded by his daughters and Mom. My brother, the Reverend Greg Walton and his wife Edith, had called to pray with Dad. As the prayer ended, Dad quietly said "Amen" and took his final breath.
He was at peace.
What a lovely way to go, from a loving family to a loving Lord. He is home.
https://staffordshirewaltons.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-passing-of-fred-walton.html
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