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Ruby Mae Walton

  • March 30, 1916 - February 11, 2012
  • Janesville, Wisconsin
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“I was sorry to hear about Aunt Ruby. We were in AZ and did not hear about it until later. I remember going to WS to visit the Waltons with my...Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Delores Stanley Wright - MN

“Steve, You were blessed with a wonderful mother. We loved reading about all the things she accomplished in her lifetime. We are praying for you...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Marilyn and Hardin McLane - KY

“As you share the stories and the memories of how she lived her life and how very much she meant, may you find comfort-and, throughout this difecult...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Gene and Erika Gudenkauf - KY

“Sorry for your loss ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Mike Gudenkauf - Radcliff, KY

“Steve, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I didn't know this dear lady, but I did read from her "Memoirs...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Cathy Barr - Radcliff, KY

“I am sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that time will heal the hurt in you hearts and replace it with loving memories. ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Edwin Batchelor - Madison, WI

“May peace and wonderful family memories ease your loss at this difficult time. Jean, your Mom left an amazing legacy through all of her writing,...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Ruth Robinson - Janesville, WI

“Our prayers go out to all of the Walton family.Your parents were such good people and I enjoyed talking to your mother at parent conferences,etc.We...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Frank Vogt - janesville, WI

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Walton Family. PA State Grange ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Carl Meiss - Lemoyne, PA

“Judy and Walton Family: I have just read about your mom and how she was involved in giving to the community and pursuing so many interests -...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Lin Rosenbluth - New York, NY

“Our condolences to the immediate family of a grand lady who lived a long and productive life. Her love for her family bridged many generations of...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Keith and Ruth Remy - Starkville, MS

“Ruby was one of my Mom's closest friend as the two of them wintered in Tucson, Az. My wife and I got to know Ruby and Ted through our visits to see...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Jack Benson - Cadillac, MI

“Judy, You may not even remember me. But, I saw the notice of your Mom's passing and I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you in your sadness...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Julia Kitson Behm - ALTA, IA

“We have so many wonderful memories of Ruby while we visited Tucson Meadows-lots of walks and laughs and words of wisdom (like urging Lena to buy the...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Lena, Denny and Amey Benson - MI

“It was apropo that your Mother's obit should appear on Valentime's Day as everyone I ever talked to "loved" her, including me. She was a great lady...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Carol A. Schucht - WI

“We loved that Ruby and Ted so much and had so much fun with them. They made fun happen. We were so blessed to have them for friends for alot of years...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Barb and Bill Doubleday - WI

“To the family of Ruby, Though we might all be so far away at the present time you certianly in our prayers. This also includes all our family. ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Byron and Nancy Edmundson - WI

“Dear Walton Family, What a wonderful obituary to pay tribute to your mother's incredtible life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Brian and Kim Hesgard - Edgerton, WI

“Dear Walton Family, Thank you Andy, for sending the email Saturday informing me of your mother's death. What a talented, remarkable woman your...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Milly Babcock - Milton, WI


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Ruby Mae Walton, 95, of Janesville, WI, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Cedar Crest Assisted Living. She was born in Nashua, IA, on March 30, 1916, the daughter of Gilbert E. and Delia M. (Brooks) Tracy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and married Clifford "Ted" Walton on June 21, 1937, in Madison. He preceded her in death in 2006. She retired in 1977 from the Janesville Gazette newsroom. Ruby was a member of First Congregational UCC. She was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Janesville Area Writers Club, Wisconsin Regional Writers Association and Milton Grange. She held local, county, state and national Grange offices. In 1973, she and Ted represented the National Grange on a two-month tour of India sponsored by Farmers and World Affairs. Ruby was a Janesville 4-H leader and member of 5-H Club, PTA, Harmony and Blackhawk Homemakers Clubs, Rock River Community Club, Rock County Committee of Farmers Home Administration, State Joint Committee on Education, and State Seed and Weed Advisory Committee. Ruby began teaching reminiscence writing in Tucson, AZ, where she and Ted spent 19 winters, and later at the Janesville Senior Center and Cedar Crest. She is the author of the books Memoirs Made Easy, Wisconsin State Grange 1972-1992 and A Tiger Every Sunday, and editor of Hopscotch, Hobos and Foxholes. She has had articles published in numerous magazines and newspapers. Ruby received many honors, including UW-Madison College of Agriculture for service to the community, Woman of Distinction by Janesville YWCA, Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow, one of the "50 that Matter" by the Janesville Gazette and the Senior Achievement Award from the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin. Ruby enjoyed traveling with Ted to many overseas countries as well as motor homing throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. She is survived by four children: Steve (Doris) Walton of Radcliffe, KY, Jean (David) Schollmeier of Janesville, Andy (Judy) Walton of Edgerton, Judy Walton (Rick Writz) of Lake Tomahawk, WI, and a daughter-in-law, JoAnne Walton of Janesville; seven grandchildren: Cliff (Hye Kyong) Walton of Navarre, FL, Sheila Walton of Edgerton, Sandi Walton of Janesville, Bob Walton of Janesville, Amy Schollmeier of Platteville, Chris Schollmeier of Coon Valley, and Adam (Marisa) Walton of Edgerton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ted; their son, Dick; and her brothers, Harry and Robert Tracy. A visitation will be held at Schneider, Apfel, Schneider and Schneider Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. and one hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. funeral service at First Congregational Church on Friday. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to First Congregational Church, Janesville, or to Agrace Hospice Care, Janesville. A private interment will be held at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Park, Madison. The family wishes to extend special thanks for the wonderful care given Ruby by the staff at Cedar Crest and Agrace Hospice Care – your warm, loving care to our mother will always be remembered.

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