Arthur Weldon Walsh, 92 of Ames died July 18, of heart failure. A memorial service will be Friday, September 17 at 1:00 PM at St. John's by the Campus Episcopal Church in 2338 Lincoln Way Ames.
Weldon was born June 12, 1918, the son of Herbert and Gladys Walsh, in Mina Nevada where he spent his childhood and teen years. He graduated from Mineral County High School at Hawthorne in 1935. He graduated from UCLA in 1940. He received a Master of Science Degree from Drake University along with advanced studies from USC.
Weldon served in the United States Navy during World War II and was discharged in 1946.
His early career included teaching high school and junior college in Burlington, IA. He served many years on the Iowa Board of Regents and later in the President's office at Iowa State University until his retirement in 1988.
A life-long Episcopalian, he was a member of St. John's by the Campus where his service included treasurer, vestryman and evangelist.
Weldon served in many civic and political positions throughout his life including President of the Ames Chamber of Commerce; the Iowa United Nations Association; Toastmasters International; Chairman of the Ames Zoning Adjustment Board; the Historical Preservation Commission and President of the Windsor Oaks Retirement Community Board of Directors.
His wife, Jean of 69 years, a UCLA classmate and two children Daniel H. Walsh of Omaha, NE and Barbara Walsh Watts of Springfield, VA, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, survive Weldon.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Weldon may not have remembered me, but I remember him from my student days on the Memorial Union Board of Directors, and the many times our paths crossed on campus since then. He was one of our "Mr. ISUs", to be sure, and a life to celebrate.
Posted By: Kathryn Burnet Andre, friend - on August 1, 2010
Weldon, you were a good influence in our life. We will always remember you in our prayers.
Posted By: Bonnie Dickson, Friend - on July 23, 2010
Weldon was the brightest mind I ever knew. He loved politics and understood it completely. He was proud of his wife and children and loved "argumentative debate". I was happy to be his friend.
Posted By: Bonnie Dickson, friend - on July 23, 2010
Weldon was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He will be missed.
Posted By: friend/caregiver - on July 23, 2010
History will remember Weldon as a constant and dedicated advocate of Iowa State.
Posted By: Bob Crom, a co-worker in the "60s & '70s. - on July 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jean.
Posted By: Mary Stevermer, a PEO friend - on July 20, 2010
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