Grant S. Walbolt, 94, of Dunlap, passed away at 4:50 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2011, at Heartland of Peoria.
Graveside services and interment will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011, at Mt. Hawley Cemetery in Peoria. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 2 in Peoria.
Grant was born on March 1, 1917 in Waterville, OH, a son of Harold G. and Helen F. (Farnsworth) Walbolt. He married Mary Anne Fisher on August 24, 1941 in Wapakoneta, OH. They were married for sixty-five years. They made their home in Clarendon Hills, IL, Sacramento, CA, McAllen, TX and Napa, CA, before moving to Dunlap in 2002. She preceded him in death on July 19, 2006 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David H. Walbolt and sister, Betty H. Jackson.
He is survived by his daughter, Sue (Cres) Fluegel of Dunlap; son, Jim (Margy) Walbolt of Fairfield, CA; grandchildren, Brett (Thao Chu) Fluegel of Portland, OR, Brandon (Heather) Fluegel of Chicago, Ed (Katrena) Walbolt of Fairfield, CA, Tom (Monica) Walbolt of Rancho Cucamonga, CA and Carrie (Ted) Helwick of Mountainview, CA; great granddaughter, Katelyn Walbolt of Fairfield, CA; and sister, Alice E. Nightingale of Toledo, OH.
Grant was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran and earned the rank of lieutenant. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University in 1940 and was the Procurement Manager for Campbell Soup Company, retiring in June of 1978, after thirty-eight years of service.
He was a longtime Presbyterian Church Elder and member of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria and its choir, Peoria Downtown Kiwanis, Peoria American Legion Legion Post 2, Lions Club of Clarendon Hills, Pride of Peoria Barbershop and Barbershop of Napa and Vacaville, CA.
Memorial contributions may be made in Grant’s memory to the Peoria Salvation Army.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria.
| Ed Walbolt |
Grandson |
August 24, 2011 |
Grant Walbolt was one of the most uniquely positive and well rounded people God has ever created. He was selfless, always in tune with the needs of others, and he provided a supportive presence to anyone he encountered. I had the privledge of Grant being my Grandpa and I enjoyed countless time under his influence. I have always aspired to be just like my Grandpa and I will surely pass on the values, perspective, and class that he always taught me. I already miss my Grandpa but his legacy in our family will long outlive his physical presence. He was our Icon, our mentor, and we will not ever forget his wise words and caring heart he always showed all of us. Thanks for the memories Grandpa, you will always be so special to us! We love and miss you~
Sincerely,
Ed, Katrena, and Katelyn Walbolt
| Jane Morrison |
Rhonda Way friend |
August 19, 2011 |
Grant's family: I enjoyed visiting with Grant at neighborhood events . He was a people person and fun to converse with. When he walked with his music he'd stop for a few minutes if we met with my dog. I feel blessed to have known him. He made me smile. My condolences to you.
| Lorrie and Kay Wellington |
Nephew |
August 15, 2011 |
Dear Sue and Cres -
Another generation of memories and experiences to treasure as Uncle
Grant joins your Mom. What great joys we shared at the cottage on Grand Lake in Celina as we were growing up - family reunions that gave us all a sense of belonging that we pass on. Your Dad was always jovial and certainly enjoyed life! I know your family and friends are a great comfort to both you and Cres. Peace and Blessings....
| Pat Woolf |
cousin |
August 15, 2011 |
Dear Sue, or Susie as I always called you, what a great picture of Grant and the memorial tribute is so well done.
Being around your parents was always such a pleasure as I was growing up. Mother and your Mom were very close with a history that goes back to when Grant was in the service. Grant always seemed bigger than life to me and a hero because he was in the "war". His job with Campbells Soup fascinated me. When you buy a can of soup you don't think about the growing and the processing. His job produced a new awareness to me as a kid.
Relatives influence us more than we think ... until we DO begin to reflect.
Blessing to your family and peace be with you.
| Pam Garner |
Church Friend |
August 14, 2011 |
Family of Grant's --I am so Grant was a part of my life. He was such an inspiration. Always willing and wanting to discover more, do more. and always with a positive attitude. His OK and SURE will always be rememebered. I am honored to have known him. I know he is in heaven now and enjoying eternity with God. Praise God.
