Arnold, CA…Renee Elizabeth Walton passed away November 11, 2025. She was born and raised in Lovell, Wyoming and was the middle daughter of William “Hoot” and Sara West. She is survived by her sister Sharon West, her step son Marc and wife Nancy, grandchildren Elizabeth Renee “Liz” and Jeff and his wife Alyssa and great grandchildren, Raegan and Grady. She is predeceased by her husband, David Walton, and sister Christine West.
She was a graduate of Lovell High School and Central Business College in Denver, Colorado. Her college and apartment roommates became lifelong friends. She loved the 50’s, hotrods, and rock and roll.
She moved to California in 1963 where she met her husband and partner of 51 years, Dave Walton. They lived in the San Francisco Bay area where Renee worked as an executive secretary. She later became the nationwide Customer Service Manager for Arista Corp.
Upon Dave’s retirement after 25 years with Tru-Joist Corp.they moved to the high Sierras in Northern California where he remodeled their retirement home and taught skiing at Bear Valley Ski Resort. Renee worked as General Manager of Fly-in Acres Homes Association and Mutual Water Company. She was the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in Arnold, Ca. and was active in the Calaveras County Women’s Network.
Dave and Renee moved to Green Valley, AZ in 2000 and enjoyed warm weather, golf and exploring the beautiful Southwest and Mexico. Renee started her Mary Kay business in California and continued in Arizona for 20 years. She served as President of the Green Valley Antique Club for many years and was active in the Breast Cancer Support group. She dearly loved her family, many close friends, gardening and entertaining.
There will be no services at the deceased’s request.
