Ruby Irene Walton went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 29, 2017 at the age of 95. Ruby was born in Akron, Colorado on April 19, 1922 to parents Lee Roy and Mary (Allen) Grooms. She was raised in Akron, attended country school completing 7th & 8th grade in one year and graduated from Akron High School in 1939. Ruby spent most of her childhood summers at her Grandpa and Grandma Groom's helping on the farm. Ruby started working at an early age at Dot's Beauty Shop and at Wash Brother's Grocery Store.
Ruby married Bernard Walton on May 23, 1939 in Sterling, Colorado. To this union three children were born: two sons, Carroll Lavern and Marvin Leroy and daughter, Mary Marlene.
Ruby had a very active life, raising her children and making her home open to family and friends. She served as a 4-H leader for 10 years. Ruby and Bernard farmed and ranched in Akron and were involved in the cattle industry. In 1960, the family exhibited the Grand Champion Polled Hereford at the national show in Chicago.
1967 was a difficult year as Ruby lost her father and her son, Carroll, and daughter-in law, Timi. After moving to Ft. Morgan, Ruby accepted Jesus as her savior in 1971. She served as the kitchen manager at Calvary Baptist Church in Ft. Morgan for several years. She had a passion for people in need.
She moved to Kerrville, TX in 1994 and again became active in her church. She served as an Awana leader for six years. During this time she joined BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) and was a discussion leader for five years. At the age of 80, she obtained her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) license.
Throughout her life she enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She adored her grandchildren and leaves them with years of fond and loving memories.
Survivors include her son Marvin Walton and wife, Marian of Hereford, TX and daughter, Marlene Anderson of Kerrville, TX; a sister, Marjorie Thompson and her husband Jack of Greeley, CO; granddaughters, Laura Lee Ehlers and husband, Brent of Greeley, CO, Tonya Thomas and Wendy Groves of Abilene, TX, Wendy Lacina and husband, Tony of Amarillo, TX and Tosha Dunham and husband, Daren of Keenesburg, CO; great-grandchildren, Rafe and Ryanne Ehlers, Tad Thomas and wife, Leigh, and Seth Thomas and wife, Monica, True and Tyce Lacina, Tearsa and husband, Timmy Martinez and Cord Dunham; great-great grandchildren, Blaze and Stone Thomas, London Dunham, and Ryatt and Ruby (Ruby's namesake) Martinez. Preceding her in death were an infant sister, Vina; her son, Carroll and daughter-in-law, Timi and her husband, Bernard. She is survived by a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends.
A funeral service was held Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Foursquare Church of Akron. Interment followed at the Akron Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made "In Loving Memory of Ruby Walton to Dementia Care Advocates, Dietert Center, 451 Guadalupe St, Kerrville, TX 78028.
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