Evelyn Mae Walters, co-founder of Sugar Valley Farm, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24. She was 93.

Walters was born on June 11, 1927, in Radnor, Ohio, to Roy and Estella Blue. She loved her family and helping run the family business. She married Dr. Dale Walters on Dec. 26, 1953. Together, they operated his veterinary business as well as establishing Sugar Valley Farm in Delaware, Ohio, in 1968.

She worked hard to help operate the family businesses by not only doing the daily chores around the farm, but she especially enjoyed assisting in the foaling of their horses and watching their horses race. She was a staple at her box in the grandstand at the Delaware County Fair for countless years watching the races during Jug week. She was a huge supporter of anything her kids and grandkids competed in. Her favourite times were spending the winter months in Florida at their property at Gilcrest Farms and watching the horses prepare for the upcoming racing seasons. Her favourite past time of all was mowing her grass, which she did until she was 91.

Walters graduated from Radnor (Ohio) High School in 1945. She lived her entire life in Delaware County. She was a member of the United States Trotting Association and The Ohio Harness Horseman’s Association, as well as the Old Stone Presbyterian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, as well as her brother, Ernie.

Left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Linda (Gary) Mays; a son, Bill; grandsons, Joe (Patty) and Jason McLead; great-grandson, William; several nieces and nephews; and her dog, Boomer.

The family will hold a private graveside burial at the Prospect Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions in Evelyn’s name be made to the Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Road, Delaware, OH 43015 or the Humane Society of Delaware County, 4920 OH-37, Delaware, OH 43015.

The Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center is honoured to serve the Walters family. To share a fond memory of Evelyn or to offer a condolence to her family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

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(USTA)