Arlin Wallace

October 26, 1927 - March 27, 2009

Arlin Gene Wallace, 81, of Dewey Arizona, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2009 at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Wallace was born in Morenci, Arizona on October 26, 1927 to Elsie and L. Kenneth Wallace. He married Dorothy Ann Peterson on November 27, 1954 and they were blessed with 54 years of marriage together. Gene was a proud Marine and traveled the world on the U.S.S. Palau and the U.S.S. Midway as an aircraft mechanic. He attended the University of Arizona, graduating with a degree in Engineering in 1953. He worked for many years in the chemical industry and in construction. Upon retirement he and Dorothy enjoyed many years traveling the United States and abroad. Gene and Dorothy have been members of Calvary Chapel in Prescott, Arizona and have enjoyed the support and fellowship of their church family for many years. Gene is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; daughters Margaret (Peg) Wallace, Gail LaMonica and husband Nick, and Anne Wallace and husband Brian; four grandchildren, Chris, Matt, Kaydee, and Amy LaMonica; and brother Linn Wallace. A memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Chapel in Prescott, Arizona with inurnment at a later date. Gene was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.