Lila J. “Pearlie” Wallace, 86, a Ferndale Avenue resident of Plymouth, passed away Thursday evening at 5:40 p.m. in the Elkhart Hospice House.
Lila was born on August 6, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana the daughter of Thomas and Eva Jane (Edgerton) Fakos. She graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1943.
On April 28, 1946 in South Bend, she became the bride of Robert J. Wallace. At the age of 40 he preceded her in death on August 27, 1967.
She worked hard to provide for her two sons; Glen and Roger. She worked in the office of I&M Electric and then later over a period of 20 years, sometimes seven days a week, she cleaned for the Plymouth Veterinary Clinic. She loved animals so this was a rewarding task. Lila liked to garden and keep her home and yard in order.
Surviving is her son Glen and his wife Judy of Edwardsburg, Michigan. Her daughter-in-law Joetta Balsley and her husband Greg of Plymouth survives along with three grandchildren; Dawn Wallace of South Bend, Casey Wallace of Plymouth and Kelsey and her husband B.J. Decola of South Bend. Five great-grandchildren also survive. Besides her husband Robert, she was preceded in death by her son Roger “Mooch” Wallace and a grandson Jim Wallace.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth with calling beginning at Noon 12 p.m. until time of services. Interment will be at a future date in the Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Joan Joyce - Music teacher at LaPaz and LaVille El says
Lila was a hard working, always friendly lady. It was a shock to our entire school when her husband, Bob, died at such a young age. I send my sympathy to Glen and Dawn and the entire family.
Kip Cook says
I am sadden to hear the news of Pearlie\’s passing. Just talked with her a few weeks ago and as always had some laughs, and discussed Cubs baseball. She was telling me how she missed working at the Vet office, she always needed to be busy! Sorry that I am unable to attend the service as I am in Florida. She will be missed!
Betty Laramore says
Lila was a good neighbor. I will miss our across-the-street visits. For health reasons I am unable to be with you today but Kelsey, and all of you, I will be with you in my thoughts and prayers. Betty Laramore
Becky Mishler says
Dear Glen and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mom. We remember Lila from her days with Bob Mishler. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers today.
With Sympathy,
Wayne and Becky Mishler
Lynn Liberati says
Lila watched our dog Cleo and was such a loving warm person. She always was there to give us a hug or lend us a hand. She will be missed by all of us.
With warmest sympathies,
The Liberati\’s
Lid says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Lila. The loss of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have confidence and faith in the Bible\’s future promise of a time when all things like pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My thoughts and condolences are with the family in this time of sadness.
Diane Lukas says
I am saddened having just heard about Lila\’s passing.
Lila and I never met, in person, but we became dear friends through playing online slots. The slots weren\’t important…the chats were!
Those hours of chatting with Lila and others, brought us to feel like family. We shared stories about our real family and also our pets.They were precious times for us.
Lila \”Pearl\” will always be a part of my heart.
Joan Joyce - Music teacher at LaPaz and LaVille El says
Lila was a hard working, always friendly lady. It was a shock to our entire school when her husband, Bob, died at such a young age. I send my sympathy to Glen and Dawn and the entire family.
Kip Cook says
I am sadden to hear the news of Pearlie\’s passing. Just talked with her a few weeks ago and as always had some laughs, and discussed Cubs baseball. She was telling me how she missed working at the Vet office, she always needed to be busy! Sorry that I am unable to attend the service as I am in Florida. She will be missed!
Betty Laramore says
Lila was a good neighbor. I will miss our across-the-street visits. For health reasons I am unable to be with you today but Kelsey, and all of you, I will be with you in my thoughts and prayers. Betty Laramore
Becky Mishler says
Dear Glen and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your mom. We remember Lila from her days with Bob Mishler. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers today.
With Sympathy,
Wayne and Becky Mishler
Lynn Liberati says
Lila watched our dog Cleo and was such a loving warm person. She always was there to give us a hug or lend us a hand. She will be missed by all of us.
With warmest sympathies,
The Liberati\’s
Lid says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Lila. The loss of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have confidence and faith in the Bible\’s future promise of a time when all things like pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My thoughts and condolences are with the family in this time of sadness.
Diane Lukas says
I am saddened having just heard about Lila\’s passing.
Lila and I never met, in person, but we became dear friends through playing online slots. The slots weren\’t important…the chats were!
Those hours of chatting with Lila and others, brought us to feel like family. We shared stories about our real family and also our pets.They were precious times for us.
Lila \”Pearl\” will always be a part of my heart.