Melani Lowman-Walton is the wife of S. Robson Walton, the principal owner of the Denver Broncos of the NFL. After two failed marriages, Robson found his forever in Melani. They have been married since the mid-2000s.
The pair share a lot of similarities, which has likely strengthened their affinity. Despite having a substantial age gap, their relationship has not been affected by it. Apart from being a wonderful partner, Melani is also a philanthropist, coming from a long line of scholars.
Want to learn more about the beautiful woman? Here, we have garnered some intriguing details about her.
Almost All Of Melani Lowman-Walton’s Maternal Family Attended The Same University
Melani was born in Sidney, Montana, on July 24, 1974, to her parents, Charles and Marleen Lowman. Her father and mother both were teachers. She also has a sibling named Channon.
Similarly, her family, starting from her maternal grandparents, Orris M. Bang and Alice Knutson, were graduates of Dickinson State University in 1939 and 1943, respectively. Interestingly, all of their children attended the same university.
Melani’s parents graduated from Dickinson, where they first met, along with her and her sister, Channon. In total, 30 members of her extended family have gone there.
Sadly, her paternal grandparents, Anna and Harold Lowman, are not with us anymore. The deceased duo met at a dance and were with one another until their death.
S. Robson Walton’s Wife Is An Educated Lady And Was Pretty Athletic
As stated above, Melani went to Dickinson. She earned her Bachelor of Science with a major in Elementary Education and K-12 Art Education, alongside a K-12 minor in Physical Education there. Apart from her excellence in academics, she had equally great athletic stats.
Playing basketball and track in college, she is considered one of the best female athletes to graduate from Dickinson. During her collegiate career, she was a four-time All-American in both sports and was named to the All-Conference team in basketball.
Similarly, Melani holds the record for most points, 38, in Dickinson with Carey Waldal and Courtney Olson. She was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame for her contributions to the college’s athletics in 2007.
Melani Lowman-Walton Is S. Robson Walton’s Third Spouse
The soulmates tied the knot in 2005, and Melani became the billionaire’s third wife. The 49-year-old is 30 years younger than her 79-year-old hubby.
Rob’s first marriage was with Patricia Rawlings Walton. Things ended between them in the late 1970s as Rob had fallen in love with his secretary, Carolyn Funk Walton, with whom he divorced in 2000, ultimately exchanging vows with Melani five years later.
The Husband-Wife Duo Share Similar Passion
Well, not only is the Waltons’ relationship deeply rooted in mutual support and unwavering love for one another, but also the values they share. The former athlete considers herself blessed to have Rob in her life. While talking about this, she said,
My marriage to Rob has been a defining event. I have been blessed to find someone who shares the same values and who supports my life journey. Rob is my indispensable partner and soul mate.
Likewise, Melani also added that her hubby gives her the “greatest gift every day by giving me the freedom to be myself.”
The couple has also visited several countries to “identify and find ways to protect biodiversity hot spots — places with a high number of endemic creatures and natural resources at high risk.”
Additionally, they share a passion for vintage sports cars and often race and tour with them.
The Walton Pair Are Parents Of Three
While Melani and Rob have not welcomed any children during their union of almost two decades, the businessman has three children, Sam Walton, Carrie Walton Penner, and Ben Walton, from his marriage with Patricia.
Born into one of the most prominent and richest families in the United States, the kids have been very fortunate. Now, they have carved their own lives and are heavily involved in the family’s business and philanthropy.
Carrie, in particular, is active and looks after the Broncos with her father.
Melani Lowman-Walton Is Also A Philanthropist
The lady wearing a lot of hats also heavily involves herself in philanthropy. She co-founded the Rob and Melani Walton Foundation with her hubby. Through that foundation, Melani has mostly focused on environmental issues.
Among their significant work, they have committed $100M to wildlife conservation in Africa, from which $75 million was used to establish the Rob and Melani Walton Endowment Fund to support conservation operations and the rest to support national parks.
Moreover, the Waltons donated $10M to support the Theodore Roosevelt Center. It was the most substantial gift in the organization’s history.
Apart from that, Mrs. Walton is on the board of several other organizations like Re: Wild, the African Parks Foundation of America, the National Park Foundation, and the Arizona Science Center.
Besides, she is actively involved with various organizations like Conservation International, Team Africa Rising, and the Barrow Neurological Institute. She has been with several others in the past.
Meanwhile, her philanthropic contributions have earned her the Global ATHENA Leadership Award and the Theodore Roosevelt Association Medal of Honor.
Furthermore, Melani currently lives in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her hubby.
