In Memoriam: Dorena Mae Walton

Dorena (Rena) Mae Walton was born December 31, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island and passed away in Bishop on October 16, 2024.

Dorena (Our mother) lived a very full life on the East Coast and then in the Owens Valley. Dorena loved the Owens Valley and spent a lot of her life in the mountains on hikes and exploring all the trails in the valley and mountains in a dune buggy. She had an extraordinary lust for life. In mid-life she took up quilting which soon became an obsession, she even won a pair of first place ribbons for her quilts, which she continued until her sight failed As she got older her greatest enjoyment were her great-grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Mammoth Orthopedics and all the staff, for the amazing friendships she gained there and the huge impact they made in her life. She will miss you all greatly (especially Bart).

Dorena had a wonderful circle of close friends that kept her going to the ripe old age of 95. Thank you Edla Gerard, Joanne Harney, Shane Edel, Kathern  Daniels, Vicki Michener, Sarah Lang, Chelsie Brown, Laura Costa and Doris Ives.

Dorena was preceded in Death by Fred Gaisford (husband), Robert Walton(husband), Edward and Carol Walton. She leaves behind many loved ones including, Kris & Rebecca Vradenburg (Daughter), Chet & Sandra Wilkinson (Daughter), Garrett and Josie Michener(Granddaughter), Kyle & Brittany Vradenburg (step grandson), Easton & Harper Michener(great-grandchildren), Russell Barry, Donald Walton, Edward Walton (nephews), Daniel, Eliie and Sam Walton, Alvin & Irene Reeves, Scott Moynahan, her dog DUKE and many, many friends. A celebration of Life will be announced for a later date in the spring.

News Staff