Robert J. (Bob) Wallace
January 17, 2013
Robert J. (Bob) Wallace, 87, passed away January 17, 2013, at Bishop Drumm Retirement and Care Center.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL, June 7, 1925, to Walter and Agnes Wallace. The family moved to Des Moines in 1939, and Bob graduated from West High School in 1943. He then served in the United States Army during World War II.
Bob married Virginia Peterson and they were blessed with two children, R. James and Nancy. Bob worked at Hiland and Borden Dairies and retired after many years with the Postal Service. He was a member of Highland Park Christian Church and the ROMEO Club. He was also a member of Highland Park Post 374 American Legion for 68 years, serving as Commander, District Commander, and State Vice-Commander. Bob had the privilege to be a part of the Honor Flight in 2009 to pay tribute to our WWII veterans. He was a 50-year volunteer at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. Bob was a jokester and will be remembered as someone who had an infectious grin and loved to laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; son, Jim (Teresa) of Clive; daughter, Nancy (Douglas) Gulick of Colorado Springs, CO; grandson, Andrew (Jocelyn) Wallace of Waukee; granddaughter, Lori (Ted) Vander Heiden of Winterset; and great-grandchildren, Mikayla, Travis, and Tyler Vander Heiden and Adam and Lauren Wallace. He is also survived by a sister, Jean (Richard) Fagan of Mulberry Grove, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Walter.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Laverne (Ole) & Mary Olson
01/26/2013
We were honored to meet Bob, at the Legion Hall, such a nice man, so active with the Legion & voluntering his time, we offer our Prayers & Sympathy to.you Virginia & family.
So sorry we.couldn't attend his funeral as Vern just got out of the Hospital & under care. Mary & Ole Olson
Beverly Mackowiak
01/24/2013
I am so sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. I am a good friend of the Wallace family and you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength in this time of sorrow.
J. Brown
01/21/2013
Please accept my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that one day we will reunite with our love ones. John 5:28,29. This is a promise from God.
Bonnie Wallace Exon
01/21/2013
My Uncle Bob, you and Aunt Ginny
were always in our lives even though
we were so many miles apart. Aunt
Ginny, Jim and Nancy, our prayers and thoughts are with you. We love
you...
K. Jackson
01/21/2013
Please accept my deepest sympathy for I too know the pain of losing someone you love. May your family find comfort as I have in knowing that our loving heavenly Father promises us that very soon he will 'swallow up death forever, and certainly wipe the tears from all faces.' (Isaiah 25:8) What a wonderful day that will be!
Clare & Liz Schroeder
01/21/2013
Virginia,
We are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and will remember you in our prayers.
Judy Wallace Leeb
01/20/2013
My dear Uncle Bob, I have so many special memories of you, Aunt Ginny, Jimmy and Nancy. I will miss your whole hearted laugh and beautiful smile. The love and comfort you and Aunt Ginny gave to us will always be remembered.
mary ann(wallace)preble
01/20/2013
My Uncle Bob,my fathers brother.you were so loved and will be so missed. Aunt Ginney and cousins, Jim and Nancy ,my thoughts and prayers are with you.We love you all,and will be there in spirit.
Terry & Jerry Greenfield
01/19/2013
Jim & Teresa, Prayers for you and your family in this time of sorrow. God has a new angel.
Terry
Lynn Wallace
01/19/2013
My Dear Nancy and family
You and your family are in my prayers. Every day.
Love, Lynn
George Brucks
01/18/2013
Jim and Teresa, I am sorry to learn of your loss. A 50-year volunteer at the VA Medical Center--what loyalty. The world will be a poorer place. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl Temple
01/18/2013
You never knew me, but I have heard so much about you I feel I know you. Thank you for being a pillar of strength for you family members. An insperation to all who knew you. Thank you for your service to our country. Most of all thank you for the love you shared with so many. Rest in Peace my friend