Ann Ashby Walden

Ann Kinch Walden, 77, died on Oct 8, 2016, after short illness. Memorial service Oct 15 2:00 pm at Faith United Presbyterian Church 12717 Marsh Ln Farmers Branch, Tx 75234 . In lieu of flowers, donations are strongly encouraged to be given to Presbyterian Children's Home & Services, 4407 Bee Cave Rd Suite 520, Austin Tx 78746. Please leave a condolence or share your memories of Ann using the virtual guest book provided.

I (her husband) am writing as if Ann is telling her own story:

I was born in Fort Worth,Texas on February 27, 1939 to Sam and Totsy Kinch. I grew up in Austin and graduated from the University of Texas with A BS in Education. I taught elementary school in Houston, Germany and Virginia for 13 years before trying my hand in cosmetic sales.

In 1975 I met the love of my life, Jack Walden and his 4 year old daughter, Morgan, although I was a stepmother I felt Morgan was the child I never had. We three were married February, 12 1983 In 1989 I went back into the classroom for another 10 years in Special Education, retiring in 1999. I loved water aerobics, playing bridge, reading and solving Sudoku puzzles. My passion was being involved in Covenant Presbyterian Church’s outreach programs, especially working with the homeless at Austin St Shelter.

I was raised in a loving family and was devoted to them, especially my baby brother Sam. Sam and Lilas raised 3 children (Keary, Sean, and Ashby) of whom I claimed part ownership. Too ready to share pictures if given an opportunity, I’d gladly share the latest accomplishments of the 4 young adults and any of their 6 children (Amani, Helen, Shelby, Griffin, Samuel, and Katherine).

Friends were important to me. “Make new friends but keep the old: one is silver the other is gold” is a motto I took to heart. I kept in touch with some for 40-60 years and loved getting together to reminisce about the good old days. If I could combine bridge with friends I was really happy.

Now, I (her husband) would like to share a few of my own thoughts:

Ann made me a better man through being with her and I will never forget her. Being without her is harder than I ever imagined. Being with her for almost 34 years was one of the greatest events in my life. We shared many happy years together. Ann, I love you.