Obituary: David Walton

David Walton (May 20, 1942 - January 2, 2021)

David Walton of Hastings, age 78, passed away on January 2, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was born on May 20, 1942 in Tecumseh, the son of Thomas and Mary (Althouse) Walton. David was a 1960 graduate of Manchester High School and served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He worked for Walton Farms, Superior Land Developers and retired from the Brinks Security Company. In 1969, he married Susan Timmerman and they had one daughter, Laura. They later divorced and he married Patricia Scott-Snoor in 1990. David and Pat were avid MSU Spartan fans and attended Saturday football games. A friend once said “don’t plan any major event on a MSU football Saturday because David and Pat won’t attend!” David is survived by his daughter Laura (Greg) Dennis and granddaughter Lucy Dennis of Chicago, his sister Ann Walton of Ann Arbor, his step-daughter Laura (Kevin) Soule of Lake Odesssa, two step-grandsons Shawn (Danielle) Snoor of San Diego and Karl (Melissa) Soule of Hastings, step-granddaughter Shelby (Stephen) Poirier of Lansing and two step-great grand children. He is survived by his aunt Maxine Walton of Upper Sandusky, OH and many loved Althouse and Walton cousins. David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pat, step-son Jack Snoor and his first wife, Susan. For those who knew him, he was a kind, gentle, quiet soul who would do anything for family or friend. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 11 at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Visitation 10:00-11:30. Service beginning at 11:30. Memorial contributions may be given to the Manchester Area United Methodist Church or the American Kidney Foundation.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.