Thomas Wallace - Obituary

Thomas Glen Edward Ted Wallace 1926 to 2009. It is with sadness that the family of Ted Wallace announces his passing. Ted passed away at RUH on November 21, 2009 at the age of 83 years. Ted leaves to mourn his wife of 48 years, Helen Wallace; daughter, Brenda and husband, Don Reiter; grandchildren, Kyle and Kimberley Reiter; son, Neil Wallace and wife, Marie; brother-in-law, Roger Stacy and wife, Maureen. Ted was born and raised in the Dafoe area and was a farmer and beekeeper until he and Helen retired to Saskatoon in 1994. Upon graduation from high school, Ted enlisted in the army during World War II and was a legion member. After WWII at the age of nineteen, Ted left the army and briefly enrolled in the College of Agriculture in Saskatoon until the death of his father required him to assume responsibility for the farm. During his life, Ted also enjoyed woodworking, cross-country skiing, dancing, golf and curling. Ted and Helen were active members of the vibrant FooteCopeland community. After their retirement to Saskatoon, Ted became an enthusiastic participant in the Coronary Artery Rehabilitation Group (CARG) Program. He has met many friends at CARG and was extremely grateful to the staff and program. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from McClure United Church (4025 Taylor Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 5N7). In lieu of flowers, donations in Ted's memory can be made to CARG, Saskatoon Field House (2020 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 2W4) or McClure United Church (address above). Family and friends may send email condolences from the website www.hillcrestmemorial.ca. Arrangements are entrusted to Neysa Gee, Hillcrest Funeral Home, 477-4400