Marcella Mack Wallace
March 31, 2017
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Marcella Mack Wallace
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Marcella Wallace, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2017. She was born March 6, 1924 on a farm near Jolly, Iowa to John and Bertha Mack. She spent her early years on that farm before the family moved to Des Moines.
She graduated from East High School in 1943. During her time there she met the love of her life, Leo Wallace. They were married before Leo went off to war in the U.S. Navy. This marriage produced a son, Bob and a daughter, Linda.
In 1954 she started a 35 year career at Younkers. She volunteered at Methodist Hospital and at East High Alumni Banquets for over 40 years well into her 90’s. Of her many accomplishments she was especially proud of being inducted into the East High School Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Service to Humanity Award. Marcy was an avid sports fan and followed the East Scarlets, the Hawkeyes and Packers.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; and daughter, Linda. Bob’s family includes his wife, Terri; their son, Marc (Karen) Wallace; daughters, Kari Grett and Bobbi (Richie) Young; grandsons, Zach and Xander Wallace and Hayden Young; and granddaughters, Marie and Julia Grett and Haley Young. She truly loved her family.
Visitation will be held from 10 am to 12 pm, with funeral service to begin at 12 pm, Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to either Grandview Lutheran Church, East High Alumni or ARL in memory of Marcella.
Condolences may be expressed at: HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Arnold Dischler
04/06/2017
Marcella played a leading role in her family genealogy, part of which was spearheading the Mack Reunions which included a total of 51 cousins. My first recollection of her was that of herself, Phyllis and Louise huddled around a radio singing along with the popular 1940's song "Daddy'. Our lives again became more entwined following her 80th Birthday Party and yearly Mack reunions. We often spoke about the closeness of our parents to each other. Remaining 1st cousins are: Martin, George, Norma, Lois, Ted, Fred, & Arnold. Marcella's presence will be greatly missed. Much more could be said.... what a 1st cousin she was!!
Bill & Sheryl Paterson
04/03/2017
Marcella Wallace was a special EHS Alumni friend. We will miss her ever smiling face and positive attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with and for the whole Wallace Family.We could always count on Marcella to be active with anything that our EHS family needed.Marcella also will be missed at Iowa Methodist Hospital. So many times, when visiting the hospital, Marcella could be seen volunteering to help with anyone looking for assistance.Thank you Marcella, in all you did for us and all who knew you.
Larry & Nancy Young
04/01/2017
What a neat lady. Some say you pick your friends but not your family. Well we picked Marcella as a friend and received a bonus when she became part of our extended family. She was a great example of not sitting still by being not only involved with but by being a faithful fan of all the things she loved. She was not ashamed to share her thoughts or opinions on any subject with anybody. We were welcomed by her unconditionally and we were tickled to have been invited, by Marci, to her family events. We will miss Marci. Remember the past and cherish your memories of her.