Darlene K. Walton (1923-2019)
CEDAR FALLS - Darlene K. Walton, 95, of Cedar Falls died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Sartori Memorial Hospital in Cedar Falls. She was born December 14, 1923 in Ames, Iowa, daughter of Michael Frederick and Mary Emma (Parsons) Knuths. She married John W. Walton on March 27, 1943 in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2002. Darlene graduated from Ames High School and after raising a family, was a circulation clerk at the University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library.
Survived by: three daughters: Judith D. Walton of Brownsville, TX, Jacquie (Chris) Knievel of Red Wing, MN, and Jessica (Ron Myklestad) Walton of Prescott, AZ; two granddaughters, Jill (Troy) Bartels-Lovell and Melinda (John Hulsey) Walton; five great grandchildren: Brienne (Ryan) Grant, Bailey Bartels, Luca Hulsey, Caleb and Kyle Lovell; and a sister, Anne (Bob) Buck of Ames. Preceded in death by: a daughter, Janet Lewis; twelve brothers and sisters. No services are being planned at this time. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family. Memorials may be directed to the family for inclusion in the John and Darlene Walton Memorial Scholarship to be awarded at the University of Northern Iowa.
Darlene loved having a good meal with her family and friends, working in her garden, taking camping trips with John, watching birds at her backyard feeders, and watching old movies on tv - especially John Wayne flicks. But by far, her favorite activity was reading, reading, and reading some more.