Mary Frances Walton

66, passed away in Klamath Falls, Oregon on October 11, 2010. Mary was born on March 30, 1944 in Burbank, CA. She lived there until age 3, and then her and family moved to Crannell, CA, then again to McKinleyville, CA where she graduated from Arcata High School in 1962. That same year she married Wayne Walton. In 1964 they had the first of two daughters and for the next serveral years she dedicated her life to raising her children and volunteering at Blue Lake Elementary School as PTA president, also a program Hooked on Phonics and many other numerous functions for the school. Mary and Wayne also became members of the Blue Lake Fire Dept. Wayne as a volunteer Fireman and Mary as a Blazette. They were members until 1992. In 1975 mary went to work at Simpson Tree Nursery in Korbel, CA. where she worked until 1992. In 1992 her and Wayne moved to Klamath Falls and went to work for the Klamath Co. School Dist. Mary had numerous duties with the District such as teacher's aide, to custodial work. She loved working with the kids, always patient, and with a smile, not surprisingly she was favored by many students. In 2004 she moved over to Shasta Elementary, although there only a year, she thoroughly enjoyed and favored this time with the staff and students there. Mary enjoyed numerous activities such as bowling, reading, singing, and her weekend trips to Reno, NV. with her husband and friends. However, it was her children, grandchildren, and loving spouse of 48 years, not only was she Wayne's wife but also Best Friend as they were always together whether clamming at the beach, hunting, or getting wood... they truely were partners in life. Mary is survived by her husband Wayne Walton, daughter Ronda Thomson (Greg) daughter Carmen Anderson (Jim) grandchildren Nichole and Jessica Thomson, Kendall and Amber Anderson. Sister Carol Murphy, Brother Richard Daniels. Preceeded in Death by her parents Richard and Gerry Daniels and In-Laws Sam and Pansy Walton. Special Friends: Nancy Rounds, Carol Cahill, Gals from the Tree Nursery and Charlotte Cooper. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.