Charley Walton Dies at Thayne
Just before we go to press we are informed of the death of Charley Walton of Thayne.
Mr Walton has been ill for several months, and has not bee in very good health for several years. Two or three weeks ago he was reported very seriously ill. He passed away Thursday about noon.
Charley is the father of Alf Walton and Mrs Jack Moser of Thayne and has lived in Thayne for many years.
We will try to get more about him for our next issue.
Services Held at Thayne For Charles Walton
Funeral services were held in the Thayne Ward Chapel Monday May 15, 1950 for Charles Walton with Bishop Oliver Haderlie presiding and conducting.
Prelude and Postlude music was rendered by Lera Merritt and Orlan White.
Song by choir "Oh My Father".
Opening prayer: Charles Moser
First speaker: Bishop Norville Fluckiger
Trio: Espessa Pendleton, Inoe Nelson and Martha McKim, "The End of a Perfect Day."
Second speaker: Bishop R.R. Dana
Third speaker: Bishop J.V. Adams from Cleveland, Idaho.
Song: "That Silver Haired daddy of Mine' by Ernest Turner
Closing remarks Bishop Oliver Haderlie
Song by choir: "Shall We Meet Beyond the River".
Benediction: Lehi Hokanson
Prayer was rendered in the home by his grandson, Joe Ransom.
The grave was dedicated by George Passey.
Charles Walton was born Oct 13, 1873 in Eureka, Utah, the son of Darwin and Charlotte Walton. His early boyhood days were spent with his parents pioneering the Northwest.
When he was still a young man this family moved to Cleveland, Idaho, where Charles took up a homestead and at the age of 19 he married Amelia Jorgenson of Cleveland, Idaho. They were married in the Logan Temple November 23, 1892. They made their home in Cleveland until October 2nd 1914 when they came to Star Valley, first locating in Bedford Wyo. where they lived for three years, then moving to Thayne were they have made their home since that time.
His wife passed away five years ago; since that time he has always kept his home, but spent a part of his time visiting among his children. He was very active up until two months ago. He passed away at the home of his daughter Lora Wakeman.
Brother and Sister Walton's home was always an open house for those in need, and at no time after marriage were they without someone to care for in their home.
The mothers of both these people lived at this home until their death; also they raised three of their grandchildren along with a number of nephews and brothers.
Charley as he is so fondly known to his friends, along with his wife, were people who lived the Golden Rule, not just on Sunday, but every day of the week, in the homes of the sick, the lonely or perhaps just a neighbor. The day was never too crowded to keep him from calling for a few minutes, with a word of cheer.
The number of people attending the services spoke of the high esteem in which Charley was held. 150 people wre in attendance from Cleveland.
To this union 13 children were born, nine are still living to mourn: Alfred Walton, Lucy Moser, Lora Wakeman, Loren Walton of Thayne; Sarah Moser and Myrtle Turner of Bedford; Everett Walton, Auburn; Sam Walton, Afton; Ula Bevins, Soda Springs, Idaho. Two sisters Lottie Blackham California; Sarah Thomas, Washington; one brother Chester Walton Preston, Idaho; 45 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren; besides a host of friends.
Acting pall bearers were grandsons of Charley.
The beautiful floral pieces were carried by the granddaughters.
The body of Charles lat in Stare at the home of his daughter Lucy Moser.

Walton, Charles (11 May 1950) (1)Star Valley Independent