The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1911-09-23
m MEMoRIAM OF R. 3. WALLACE

m MEMORIALS OF R. q. WALLACE
At recent meeting of the Mayo
River Power g. Land Co., the alb
senoe Of its president, r. B. Wal
lace, was keenly felt and his en-
thusiasm sadly missed. Referring
to his death, w. o. Temple, secre-
tary Of the company, said:
"Mr. Chairman: Since our last an
nual gathering death has taken it's toll
Of us, selecting the highest executive
officer Of this company. On June 3rd,
like bolt out Of the sky, flashed the
news Of the death Of our President,
r. B. Wallace. The toll claimed by
death IN this instance was a heavy one.
The final summons suddenly came to
Mr.. Wallace in middle life, with his
work half done. 1t called him from a
community that loved him and looked
up to him q their leader and guide in
al that pertalned to the welfare Of the
community, as well as in their own pri-
vate business affairs. 1t took him from
tho side Of an accomplished and de-
voted wife, leaving her broken hearted
and we'll nigh disconsolate. 1t took him
from the eompanionship Of a young
daughter just blossomed into woman
hood and two young boys whose foot
steps he was tenderly guiding into. the
path Of manhood. 1t took from us our
strongest financial support and presi-
dent whose place cannot easily be filled.
words Of extravaganza would be as
out Of place as they are unnecessary,
for in the simple story OF his life we find
his highest need Of praise.
Born and reared upon a farm. by
sheer force Of intellect and sterling
character he rose to commanding pc.
sition in the world Of business and fin
ance. He had inherited the canny
his name he combined the most brilliant
names in Scottish history Robert
Bruce Wallace. He had the Midas
touch, and he found himself rich man
by his own efforts while yet in the
morning Of life. But his increasing
wealth made no change in the simplicity
OF his tastes and mode Of life. To the
last he was the plain, modest, simple
hearted child Of the farm, although
through much contact with the world
he had acquired al the polish Of man
who had spent his life in the banking
circles Of great city.
Success left him unspoiled. To the
last he was Bob Wallace" to all his &C.
quaintances and friends generous,
warm. hearted. helpful. sympathetic.
have never known man who loved his
homo and neighbors and friends more
intensely than Mr.. Wallace did. To
him there was no spot in the world like
Monte Vista and NO people like his
fellow citizens Of that town and sur
rounding country. 1t is NO wonder that
when his remains were taken for inter
ment from Denver to Monte Vista, al
most every man. woman and child in
that city went with tear filled eyes and
heavy hearts to attend his funeral ser
vicss and every business house in Monte
Vista Was closed on that occasion. Mr..
Wallace Possessed . mind Of the first
order. conspicuous for its clearness. its
grasp. its powers q analysis and that
nice balance and adjustment Of all its
faculties which men call judgment. His
genial nature and the generous impulses
u his heart wero reflected in his beauti.
eul smile that vas always welcome - .
ray II sunlight. All men ,nstinctively
acknowledged his leadership and loved
him tor his sweetness and nobility OF soul.
M. Chairman. that genial presence and
sunny smile Arc only . memory now.
Bob Wsllscss chair At our meeting il
vacant today and his friendship and
wise counsel ARC lost 10 us forever, but
their memory will always abide with VI
like holy bsnediction. Mr.. Chairman.
! CONSIDER Il our duty. ~ well ~ = high
privilege. ~ make some testimonial of
our admiration and respect for our Ia
msnted president, and therefore move
the adoption u the following resolutions:
"Wheress, il has besn the will II the
Divine Creator q al things ~ take 10
himself and away from Us our friend
aad business associate. Robert Bruce
Wallace. whom We honosed by election
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