William St. Clair Wallace

A life-long devoted family man, Seventh-day Adventist, Veteran, Scotsman, and so much more, Bill was taken home on a clear fall day, in the presence of his loving family. His life was a beautiful statement to our short time here on earth. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in October, he fought a brief, fierce battle against the odds. Attacking his lungs and spine, he never got the chance to fight with effective treatment.

Bill was born in Hood River, Oregon in 1936. His parent Floyd and Eda provided a solid upbringing with his younger sister Dolores. He entered and served in the US Army and served in Germany for two years.

During his time in the service, he adopted the first of his two children Greg, Later, back in the states, DeNeice followed as his second child. A few years later he met Ada and became a devoted father of two more children: Angelia and myself (Wayne). Ada and William were married for almost 49 years. Extended family includes eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Beyond his immediate family Bill touched many lives in his many years as head deacon at his place of worship, Commander of NW Scotsguard, his workplace, and his service to the community center. The family requests, in lieu of flowers or donations, contributions be made to Rockwood Seventh-Day Adventist “Door Replacement Fund”.

Memorial service to be held 12-2-2018, at the Rockwood SDA Church 2pm. Reception to follow.

Our dear friend

William St. Clair Wallace

February 22, 1936- November 10, 2018

William as a young man.

Bill was born in Hood River, Oregon in 1936. His parent Lloyd and Eda provided a solid upbringing with his younger sister Dolores. After graduating high school at PAA, He entered and served the US Army in Germany for two years.

Williams’s life as a service to others:

Beyond his immediate family Bill touched many lives in his many years as head deacon at his place of worship, Commander of NW Scots guard, his workplace, and his service to the community center.

Relentless in his pursuit in the upkeep of his home church, his list of accomplishments there are remarkable. Up to the very end he was making sure things were on task.

A life-long devoted family man, Seventh-day Adventist, Veteran, Scotsman, and so much more, Bill was taken home on a clear fall day, in the presence of his loving family.

Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in October, he fought a brief, fierce battle against the odds. Attacking his lungs and spine, he never got the chance to fight with effective treatment.

William as a family man.

During his time in the service, he adopted the first of his two children Greg, Later, back in the states, DeNeice followed as his second child. A few years later he met Ada and became a devoted father of two more children: Angelia and Wayne. Ada and William were married for almost 49 years. Extended family includes eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

William as my Dad:

From his son Wayne: “My memories are filled with regular weekend outings to the coast, Gorge, Holidays, and many great vacations. Often we would just jump in in the car, not knowing the destination. I will also remember his work ethic, friendly demeanor, sense of humor, and high standards. Ours wasn’t always a perfect co-existence, but he was the anchor for our journey in both good, and times of trouble.“

December 02, 2018

A celebration of the amazing life of William St. Clair Wallace

Organ Prelude – Barbara Specht

Posting of The Colors – Northwest Scots Honor Guard

Under the Leadership of Commander Larry Bardell

Under directions of Sergeant Major Jim Sisson

“Amazing Grace” - Pipe Major Clyde Carpenter

Welcome and prayer – Pastor Ted Struntz

John 14: 1-3 and 15-18 NKJV – Manilo Castillo

Sharing our Memories – Congregation

“It is Well With My Soul” – sung by Pat Castillo, Pianist- Brent Sumaraga

Words of Hope and Comfort – Pastor Ted Struntz

“We have this Hope” #214 - Congregation

Benediction – Pastor Ted Struntz

Retrieving of the Colors – Northwest Scots Honor Guard

Organ Postlude – Barbara Specht

Reception to follow in the basement

The Wallace Family would like to thank the following:

Ada Wallace, Rockwood SDA,and Pastor Ted Struntz, Northwest Scots Honor Guard, Neptune Society, Singer Pat Castillo, Pianist- Brent Sumaraga, Organist Barbara Specht, Bill's many friends and loved ones.

The Happiest of Holidays to All