Mary N. Wallace
January 26, 2013
Mary N. Wallace, 92, was called home to be with her Savior Saturday, January 26, 2013.
All services will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Funeral will begin at 3 p.m., with a visitation for one hour prior to the service.
Mary was born January 3, 1921, in Panora, Iowa, to Marie (Wilson) and Frank Stephenson. As a child, Mary loved the farm with her mom, dad, brothers, and sisters. They always had something to do. Summer was haying to put up and in the fall, corn to bring in out of the fields. Wintertime joined all the neighbors together. They had sledding parties out in the snow, back when families knew how to have fun together that didn’t cost too much.
She worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber, Younker’s Print Shop, and Laundry Time. She was a member of Central Bible Church. Mary loved gardening and canning. She enjoyed working in her yard and caring for her lawn. She was also very talented at sewing. She loved life, most of all, her family and friends. She cherished her three children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. She traveled to visit them often.
Mary is survived by her son, James L. Stump and his wife, Jeanne of Yuba City, CA; son, Melvin E. Stump and his wife, Barbara of Ashfork, AZ; sister-in-law, Helen Stephenson of Des Moines; step-daughter, Millie Bagley of Des Moines; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and lots of special friends and neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephenson; husband, Rev. Fred Wallace; step-mother, Inez Stephenson; brothers, David and Francis Stephenson; sisters, Margaret Phillips and Virginia Stephenson; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Stacy Turpin.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mary.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
kim
02/02/2013
Rest in peace .i will miss you
LuAnn Bell
02/02/2013
Mary you were so amazing and strong, I still can hardly believe your gone. I remember when I first met you, I just got hired on at work and you patted me on the back and said " welcome aboard sweety". And from that day forward I was blessed to get to no and work with an amazing woman. You will be missed mary and never forgotten. Rip
Bobby Stephenson
02/01/2013
Sorry to hear about Aunt Mary. We won't be at the service, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobby Stephenson and family
(David's youngest son)
Destiny Miller
02/01/2013
Dear sweet mary, im still in so muchshock that you are gone. You were so strong i thought you were going to really out live us all. You were amazing inside and out. I will always remember our talks and laughs, especialy your little laugh. I will always remember you always mary. Rest in paridise! Your in a better place now, we will all meet again. Love you mary!
Treacey Wallace Marrero
01/31/2013
Its been so long since I've seen my Grandmother,but Ive always loved and missed her. For all my family that are in mourning..Imso sorry for your loss we have to try find peace in knowing she is with the Lord and Grandpa. God bless you all, she is gone but never forgotten! I love you Grandma RIP in the loving arms of the Lord.
Shana Stephenson Smith
01/31/2013
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Always enjoyed visiting with her at the family reunions in Winterset.
Kristi Seibert
01/31/2013
Im sorry for the loss of Mary. Great Aunt Mary was a special lady! She helped my mom Virginia (Stephenson) Smith and I plan my Grandpa William's funeral and was a big help.Love you Aunt Mary!
linda miklus
01/29/2013
Mary you are the most awesome woman I ever met so full of spunk and life. I am so glad that the last time I saw you I hugged you goodbye. I will miss our gossip sessions. Until we meet again I will miss you.
Nancy Lord
01/29/2013
Mary you where the best thing that happend to me and my family.We will miss you everyday and we will think of you everyday I wish heaven had a phone so I could call everyday.I really dont know what do without you .Love you so much......your very best friend
Joni Smith
01/28/2013
Our Miss Mary was one of a kind, her smile could light up the darkest days, her laughter could lighten any heart and her kindness will be remembered by anyone who had the pleasure to meet her, I too will miss my visits with Mary, her giggle and they way she covered her mouth when she got tickled about something. My Thoughts and Prayers go to all who knew her. May you find peace and comfort just in knowing her. God Bless you Our Mary.
Kodi Lindman and Calli Keller
01/28/2013
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. Things arent going to be the same without you. we love you mary
Laureca Pettey
01/28/2013
My Mary Wallace Stump Nellie, those special memories of you will always bring a smile to me, if i could only have you back,oh how I love you and miss you..our am phone calls and your sweet innocent giggle...their is so much we shared, we counted on each other and filled our days with love and laughter...your picture and chair remains at the shop where u came everyday at 2. The fact that you are no longer here will always cause me pain but your forever in my heart until we meet again....I have no regrets of having you in mine and my sons lives your strength and courage will walk on forever..never a goodbye, love u my Mary xoxo. Your goddaughter
Joanne Sample
01/28/2013
Mary we had 65 years together and as close today as the day we became close friends...I will miss you and our coffee and talks on Tuesday's. May god bless you and your family...love you Mary, Always Joanne xoxo
Sandy Throop
01/28/2013
She was the nicest lady. I work at Sassman Glass and she would bring us tomatoes, cucumbers and in the winter donuts. She will be missed very much for her friendly smile and kindness.