Herald C,
Walton
December 23, 1929
June 2, 2025

Herald Curtis Walton, 95 wonderful years old, moved on to his heavenly home June 2, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, friend of many.
Born December 23, 1929 in Garden City, Kansas to Paul and Martha Walton, Herald and his family essentially became Coloradoans early in his life, enjoying adventures with his outdoorsy family there even before moving to Colorado Springs in 1938. Herald was a '47 graduate of Palmer High School, active in debate and music. He and his former classmates have enjoyed monthly lunches in town. An Eagle Scout, Herald adventured in the Pikes Peak region and ascended several times, once with the AdAmAn Club to launch New Year's Eve fireworks.
Herald had an amazing positive outlook and a song to sing for every occasion. Herald loved to sing. Born at Christmas, Herald's name is spelled like "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". He was true to this assignment, singing for the Lord all his life, including in the choir on the Light and Life Hour radio program and Light and Life Quartet. Herald was dedicated to God; he devoted his life to Christ at an early age and carried this into all aspects of his life. Herald is also remembered for his "can do" problem solving attitude. Knowledge and Experience balanced with Biblical values were tools of the trade for him.
Herald attended Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas ('49), where he met and married his lifelong sweetheart, Naomi Inman, in 1950. He graduated from Seattle Pacific University ('51) in Physics and Mathematics. Masters Degrees were earned from Colorado College and Illinois State University. Herald was a Central Christian College of Kansas Board Trustee for twenty-seven years.
Herald first taught at Alta Vista School and at Woodland Park High School '51 - '56. He served in Washington, D.C. area as a mathematician in the Fire Control and Surveillance Program of the United States Navy at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins University and taught mathematics for Montgomery Junior College. His true calling was as professor and he treasured the more personal hands-on aspects of empowering students. Herald joined the Greenville College faculty Physics and Mathematics Departments in Greenville, IL for twenty years He began teaching problem solving with a slide rule, next punch cards for room-sized computers, then taught computer science. Herald and Naomi raised five children in Greenville and participated in the Free Methodist Church community. He was known for his contagious good humor, his engaging warm heartedness and dedication to his students.
Herald later returned to Colorado as consultant for EDS. He and Naomi opened Waltons Mountain Lodge in Manitou Springs in 1998, welcoming guests to meet on the mountain for holidays and vacations. He was never without a project. He and Naomi toured several countries and 48 States.
With a steadfast love for his family, he fostered close personal relationships with his kids, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and their spouses. He took interest in their endeavors and cares. There was singing, joking, hiking, fishing, skiing, rock hunting, star gazing, bird watching, tunnel exploration, camping or campfire smores. Herald also was a careful advisor and guide in personal and spiritual matters, leading by example and thoughtful encouragement. He and Naomi shared a wonderful life together and celebrated almost 74 years of marriage 1950 to 2024.
Herald is survived by their five children, Lawrence (Pat) Walton, Karen (Dick) Flowers, Carol (Steve) Cameron, David (Teri) Walton of Woodland Park, Richard Walton of Manitou Springs, fifteen fine grandchildren, and twenty-five wonderful great-grandchildren plus two on the way. He is preceded in death by his wife, Naomi, his parents, his brother John, and his great grandson Wesley Paul.
In many ways Herald was one of a kind yet an inspiration to all who knew him. His influence on all our lives will never end.
The Memorial Service is Monday June 30, 2025, 11:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs. In remembrance, Herald requested memorials be made to Central Christian College of Kansas, or to First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs Youth Ministries.