Homer E. "Gene" Wallace
July 28, 2018
- Share:
-
-
-
Service Details
Gene Wallace, 87, passed away after a brief illness on July 28, 2018, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 4, 1930, in Des Moines, to Homer and Ruth Wallace.
Gene graduated from Des Moines Tech and married Leila “Jo” Norton May 31, 1952. He retired from Iowa Power and Light (Enerex) after 42 years of service.
Technology, tinkering with gadgets, and photography were some of Gene’s favorite past times. He had a love of animals, especially for his birds and dogs. Gene also enjoyed fishing and gardening.
Gene is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jo; son, Lundy Wallace; grandchildren, Kevin (Ashley) Willits, Allison Willits, Rebecca Willits, and Kurtis Willits; great-grandchildren, Jade, McKenzie, Gavon, Izyck, Abbygale, Kyler, and Kooper; sister, Delores (Don) Willits; many nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jacquie; son, Woody, and his parents.
A graveside service open to family and friends will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50313.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bill Dietz (son of Paul)
02/14/2020
Was , and will always be a special friend to my dad, Paul J. Dietz.
God Please You Gene.
Francis and Wanda Neuenkirk
08/01/2018
I have a lot of memories of working with Gene at Iowa Power. He taught me a lot and I loved listening to his life stories. Jo, our thoughts are with you and you take care of yourself.
Thomas J Scherer
08/01/2018
Heartfelt condolences for all of the Wallace family. Saying prayers for my Saylorville pal, Lundy and his Mom. May Gene rest with the Angels.
Tom Scherer
Debbie Willits
07/31/2018
I shall always remember family get togethers at Uncle Gene and Aunt Jo's. I remember Uncle Gene and Aunt Jo were visiting when I was home at Mom and Dad's when Kendall was probably not more than 2 months old. Kendall and Gene carried on a conversation of coos and laughs for at least 5 minutes. He took wonderful pictures of birds and I know it's from my Des Moines memories the fondness I have for watching birds. I learned that from my mother. The laughter in their house when family would get together. The smell of his pipe-while he stopped everytime I smell a pile a smile comes to my face thinking of Uncle Gene. The pictures of his dogs. He was always taking care of others. Rest easy Uncle Gene. Give Grandma and Grandpa Wallace, Jacquie and Woody my love. I remember spending a few days with he and Uncle Jo in my early 20's. Oh they spoiled me. I will be there to honor your memory Friday. Thinking of you Lundy.
MARY GUTIERREZ
07/31/2018
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in GOD's word. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:3-5.