Louise Wallace

Louise Wallace, of North Platte, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the age of 86.

Louise was born October 3, 1932, to Ervin and Alice Garretson at Havens, Nebraska. She grew up on the family farm near Silver Creek and graduated from Clarks High School in 1951.

On June 10, 1951, Louise was united in marriage to the love of her life, Samuel Wallace, Jr., at Clarks, Nebraska. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage, four sons and many grandchildren.

The Wallace family lived in North Carolina, Clarks, and Salina, Kansas before settling in North Platte in 1967 with Sam's job on the Union Pacific Railroad. Louise loved being a wife, a mom and being home.

She loved gardening, tending to her flowers and was passionate about helping others. Louise was a volunteer at Linden Court and with Meals on Wheels, did Hospice work, helped with Marriage Encounter, and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church.

Louise leaves behind her sons, Rex (Maureen) Wallace, of Columbus, Ohio, and Doug (Vicki) Wallace, Wayne (Renee) Wallace and Larry (Diana) Wallace, all of North Platte; 10 grandchildren, Keary (Jennifer) Ryan, Megan Ryan (Alan) Yorke, James Ryan, Joyce (Kevin) Reser, Scott (Kara) Wallace, Preston (Jasmine) Wallace, Matt (Sarah) Wallace, Sam Wallace (fiancé, Tenisa Grimsley) Max Wallace and Kylie Wallace; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Louise) Garretson, of Platte Center; sister-in-law, Bonnie Garretson, of Central City; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, Jr.; parents, Ervin and Alice Garretson; brothers, Rex and Morris Garretson; sister-in-law, Parnela Dexter; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Dexter.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial.