John W. Wallace

Wallace, John W., 86, contract engineer, died Sunday, December 18, 2005. Service at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 21, First United Methodist Church. John was born February 22, 1919 in Des Moines, IA, and spent the majority of his life in Kansas. He attended Arnold High School and upon graduation continued his education at Fort Hays State. At college he met his life long love, Helen Johnson. They were married May 10, 1941 and settled in Wichita, where they had three children; Lanny, Nancy Malea. He served alongside his generation in WWII, and was the recipient of two “Purple Hearts”, for services rendered. John began his graceful walk to God upon the death of his wife Helen in 1995. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son Lanny. He is survived by his daughters; Nancy (Garry) Moore and Malea Barrier; grandchildren, Dawn Moore, Kerry Mark Schwarzenberger, Morgan, Jay, Will Connor Barrier, all of Wichita. Memorials have been established with Larksfield Place Sunflower Lane 2828 N. Governeour Wichita, KS 67226 and First United Methodist Church 330 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67202.