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JOEL H. "HOPPY" WALTON
Jan. 21, 1929 - Sept. 1, 2011
Hoppy passed away in his sleep at Salem hospital in Salem, Oregon from cancer. He fought the good fight.
Hoppy was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA to George and Natalie Walton. He moved to El Centro in 1950 while in the Navy, stationed at NAF Seeley. While stationed in El Centro he met the love of his life Carldean Luallin and they married in 1952. They had many wonderful years together before she passed away in 1998. Hoppy than married his second love in life, Evelyn Nauman in 2003 and they traveled between El Centro, CA and Salem, Oregon before settling for good in Salem in 2007. Hoppy had a great sense of humor and loved nothing more than being with family and having BBQ's and bonfires. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Hoppy served proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1970 and retired as a Chief Petty Officer. He served during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. During his years in the Navy he served on many Aircraft Carriers including some of the old wooden deck flattops. After retiring from the Navy Hoppy went to work for the Imperial Irrigation District. He worked as a Zanjero, Hydrogapher and finally in Water control. He worked at the IID from 1970-1995.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Carldean.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daughters, Carla Hull, Donna Walton, Ronda Dramer, Vinita and Larry Linares, Joel and Isabel Walton, Cindy and Eric Jacobson; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Fair winds and following seas Chief. We loved you so much. We will all meet again at our last port of call for one more BBQ and bonfire.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joel Walton
Kathleen Starks
May 5, 2022
I´m so sorry! Visitation where are you?
Jay
September 3, 2019
I love and miss you more than I can express. You would be proud of all your grandkids. Love you dad. Till we meet again
October 4, 2011
Hoppy and Hoppy Jay
Donna Walton
September 26, 2011
You were my rock through a terrible time for me, and I will always be thankful for that. I love you Daddy, and I miss you so much. So we will light the bonfire, and shout out your name. Give my mom a kiss for me. I know there's been talk of favorites around here, but you and I know that I was your first. LOVE YOU POPS
The Walton's
September 18, 2011
Dad and his kids
September 18, 2011
Vinita Linares
September 16, 2011
Daddy I love you and will miss you always! Thank you so much for your love and wisdom you've passed down through the years and especially for your sense of humor, we all know I was really your favorite. Love you Skeeter Bug.
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Eva Walton
September 13, 2011
Grandpa I love you and I will miss you so much. I am so happy and thankful that you were able to meet Charles and Baby Charlie before you passed. Tell Grandma we love and miss her also
September 11, 2011
Hey pops, you are the best father a girl could ever have. You were a great role model and surrogate father to David. Without you I am not sure he would be half the man he is today. I will always love you. Give mom a hug and kiss for me, and tell her I love her. By the way, I know I was really your favorite child.
Ronda
September 11, 2011
Hey pops, you are the best father a girl could ask for, and you were a great role model and surrogate father for David. I love you and will miss you always. Give mom a big hug and kiss for me and tell her I love her. I know you really loved me the best.
Ronda
Merlon Kidwell
September 10, 2011
Sorry to hear of Hoppys' passing. I worked with Hoppy for many years and i loved his navy stories. The vision of sleeping on a carrier deck in the middle of the Pacific will always be with me. I am so sorry for your loss, Hoppy was a special person.
sam granado
September 10, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scott Davis
September 10, 2011
I always love Hoppy and I know he will be missed. My heart goes out to all in the family.
Kendra Walton
September 10, 2011
I will forever remember following you around the property like your little shadow. I love you and miss you... - Your bobolink
jana velasquez
September 9, 2011
Missing you so much grandpa and love you always
Jay Walton
September 9, 2011
You were the best father anyone could have. You were there when anyone needed you and i will miss you always.You left behind a bunch of us who are a little lost right now but we will find our way. You always wanted to keep things on the light side, so in keeping in your tradition- To all of my sisters you know he loved me the most!!!!!
Dan Edwards
September 9, 2011
Donna and Vinita....sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Hope you're doing well.
vicky davis
September 9, 2011
miss you grandpa love you
Isabel Walton
September 9, 2011
Dad, I love you and will always miss you.Tell Mom I Love her
Georgina Miller
September 9, 2011
So sorry for your loss....
Larry Linares
September 9, 2011
Hoppy will be missed by all! Never fear Hoppy the tridition of family BBQ's that you created will be carried on in your name. Thank you for everything and may God bless. You were a great Father-law and wonder Dad! We all have some big shoes to fill!
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