Gary Kimball Walton

Our sincere condolences to the Walton family on the passing of Gary. He was a valuable teaching colleague for many years. Both he and Mary provided a humorous, balanced influence during the tumultuous teen years of our kids. On a bike trip in the mountains many years ago with many scouts, Gary followed the line of bicyclists in his van, offering whatever encouragement was needed. He was always there to help.

Sorry to hear about Gary passing. He was a great man and great friend. He taught his children well. His son's Mark and Paul were great artist and babysitters for my kids when I lived near by back in the day. Mary was always so helpful and kind, it's just a wonderful family. God be with you at this time as you remember Gary.

Our families were neighbors on 10th Avenue and remained friends after we moved to Springdale, UT (Zion National Park). Gary was a gentle soul, a full time dad, and a loving husband. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. I will never forget the time we took care of their dog Sophie while the family went on one of many wonderful vacations. She was not at all fond of Hans, and although she shared our bed for two weeks I don't think she slept. She was using all her energy to growl at...

"Mr.Walton" made high school bearable...my favorite teacher. Thank you to his family for all the time he gave to his students. He made a difference.

In my 9th Grade drama class at West High, Gary went on to the little stage and drew the curtain. The exercise was that he would drop an object and we would have to guess what it was; some sort of sensory awareness thing. After he shouted Number One he dropped what sounded like a 2x4. We kids giggled and skittered out the door into the hallway. Number Two! came his shout from inside the room, behind the curtain. Thud! went the dropping of a book. We snickered. Number Three! ... this went on...

Last week was extremely difficult and at the end of it I lost a father figure. And it hurts me even more that many people I love have lost something even greater. Gary was always curious, always learning, he was smart and kind and silly, and he was generous in his affection, his support and in sharing knowledge. If I believe in an afterlife then I imagine him living in a cabin, surrounded by Zion mountains, able to walk and run again, and there's always music playing, as well as a special...

Rich Erwin and I, Christine, are so sorry to hear of Gary's death. We send our condolences. We have many fond memories of him and all the family when we lived on G street.

Sending warm condolences to the Walton Family. I did not know Gary, but met him recently. He was warm and welcoming to me. I hope Mike and all of his family and friends have those fond memories of their husband, father, uncle and friend to comfort them.