Lane Wynn Walton, Sr. Obituary (1923 - 2015)

1923 – 2015 Lane Wynn Walton, Sr. was born on November 5, 1923 and passed away peacefully on December 3, 2015 due to natural causes. He was the son of Donal and Leah Dickson Walton. Lane grew up in Woodruff, Utah and graduated from Rich High School. He married Donna Grace Nelson in the Idaho Falls Temple; later divorcing but remaining good friends. He was the father of three children-one daughter and identical twin boys. Lane served in the Navy and Army/Air Corp. for 4 years, as well as the U.S. Postal Service and the FAA. He lived his life on his own terms. His passion for running kept him active for many years until he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Lane is survived by his daughter, Karen; twin sons, Lane Wynn Jr. (Kathy) and Wayne Lynn (Holly); as well as his grandchildren, Nicole (John) Redd, Heidi (Stuart) Wallin, Justin (Anne) Walton, Shayna (Bryan) Osmond and Brynn Walton. He also leaves behind 9 great-grandchildren, Chase, Katri, Olivia, Dominique, Kassidy, Kree, Kash, Mitchell and another on the way. Preceded in death by his father, mother and great-grandson, John Elliott Red, II. Special appreciation goes out to his many friends and staff at Highland Cove Living Center, as well as Brighton Hospice—especially Rachelle, Jennifer and Mike for the tender loving care shown him. Private Graveside Services will be held in Woodruff, Utah at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT 84107 Service: Private Graveside Service