Derek Neil Walton |
| Posted 2021-03-30 by mhenderson |
| Published in Today's News Herald on Mar. 30, 2021 - Lake Havasu city, Arizona - Derek Neil Walton departed family, friends and loved ones after a lengthy illness at the age of 84 at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City. Derek was born in Sunderland, London England Jan. 28, 1937 to Ernest and Amy Walton. He grew up in Pinner Middlesex, England. Derek married his wife Cynthia on June 6, 1959 at St. Mary's Church in London, England. They would have been married 62 years as of this June 6, 2021. He was a member of the Havasu Sport Flyers and the Desert Hawks. He loved going indoor flying at the Aquatic Center once a month. Interests include Formula 1 racing, reading and watching science fiction, long drives in the early years. He loved Lake Havasu sunsets and lightning storms from the back porch with his loving wife making animals out the clouds while drinking tea. He had a big heart for his pets Kenny the collie dog and Lacey the cat among many others over the past years. We had five beautiful children Lynnette Karen Walton, Graham Barrie Walton, Lesley Anne Walton, Melanie Jane Walton and Kimberley Rae Walton. He was preceded in death by his son Graham Barrie Walton and Lynnette Karen Rochlis. He is survived by his loving wife Cynthia "Cindy" Walton and his daughters Lesley Anne Weir, Melanie Jane Walton- Yamashita and Kimberley Rae Walton. His four grandchildren Thomas Neil Weir, Cassandra Haley Weir, Noah Alexander Wright and Aidan Nicholas Wright. He has 3 son in laws Scott Richard Rochlis, Donnie Weir and Michael K Yamashita. He will be so dearly missed. This isn't goodbye but "Terrea." I will catch you on the other side my best friend, my one true love, my husband. One day again we will walk hand in hand along the green fields together. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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