Albert "Abe" D. Walton

Albert “Abe” D. Walton, 82 of Grand Island passed away at his home on Monday, November 7, 2016. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home on Monday, November 14. Celebration of Life service will be held at 7p.m. following the visitation. Pastor George Wheat will officiate. Funeral Services will be held at 2 on Tuesday, November 15 at Bellwood United Methodist Church. Pastor Matt Fowler will officiate. Burial will follow at the Bellwood Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Marines and LaVern Schmit American Legion Post #327 Honor Guard. Abe was born on December 1, 1933 on the family farm in Clearfield, SD to Ralph and Freda (Wagner) Walton. He is survived by his wife, Katherine “Kay” Walton; children, Alex Walton of Waterloo and Beth Watson of Aurora; brother, Richard Walton; sisters, Elinor (Bob) Blomstrom of Gregory, SD, Kathryn “Kay” (Ronnie) Foster of Ashland, OR, and Vernie (Roy) Bechtol of Coulee City, WA; brother-in-law, Harry Bettcher of San Jose, CA; grandchildren, Sloane, Slate and Emma; along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Abe was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dean Walton; sisters, Joyce Bettcher and Norma Jean Walton. Abe was raised on the family farm in Tripp County, SD where he began his lifelong passion with horses and learned how to raise cattle. He attended the local country grade school and then graduated from Winner High School. Following graduation, Abe went on to enlist in the U.S. Marines serving from January 19, 1952 to January 18, 1955. He was stationed in Korea, while there he sponsored two children in a local orphanage. Following his enlistment he went on to attend the University of South Dakota. On April 18, 1966 he was united in marriage to Kay Harris. The couple made their home in Alda and then Grand Island for the last 50 years. He began his 25 year employment with New Holland in 1967. For many years, Abe would lease land where he could still raise cattle and his true passion, his horses. Years ago he raised Quarter Horses until his love of horse racing led him to raise, train and race Thoroughbreds. He shared his love of horses with others by helping them learn how to ride, as well as train, and board horses. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. Abe cherished the time that was spent with his family and grandchildren. He was a diligent worker who had the softest heart and compassion for everyone he met. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Children’s Home Society.

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December 1, 1933 - November 7, 2016

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December 1, 1933 - November 7, 2016

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