Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-03-18
MRS. wEsTEL WALLACE


'.And her friends have lost an in
spiration that II will be hard TO re-
place
Mrs. Wallace passed peacefully to
her reward on Saturday. March II.
,ls22 At l0:0o p. M. and her friends
paid their respects to her many
virtues At the Presbyterian church
and at the Monte Vista cemetery at
the time Of her interment on Tues
day afternoon. March 14th.
Mrs. Lenore Broome Wallace.
"Lennie" Wallace. As she was en-
dearingly known to her friends. was
= native daughter Of the State Of
Ohio. but her early life was spent
in Pueblo where she attended the
Central High School and from there
she attended and graduated from
the State University at Boulder. In
recognition OF her charming person.
ality. buoyant disposition, amiable
character and good fellowship she
was elected to the Kappa Kappa
Gamma Sorority and was one OF the
leading spirits In college affairs.
She then came to Monte Vista as
teacher of languages in our high
school and many OF our young peo-
pie were fortunate enough to re-
/ ceive the inspiration of happy dis
position and sound character always
, following her presence.
While In Monte Vista, Mrs. Wal
lace. now n sister OF our whole COM
munity. met and married Westel
Bruce Wallace. a native son OF
Monte Vista. November 10, 1922
and we were proud OF these two kin
dred spirits who have always had
the respect and admiration Of the
entire community. Mrs. Wallace
gave herself to the service Of God
by uniting with the Presbyterian
church on December LIST. 1913 snd
has been an active worker in that
divine orchard since that time.
Mrs. Wallace was unobtrusivs
bst ever present when good work
was afoot: joyous when others
might be sad: possessing every vir-
tss. bat tolerant Of the faults u
istAsss; broad human iatsssss eesa
witAout osesatattoa and her good
eeelovship was the priceless boon
ef every sathsrins grsosd BY her
Dssssacs. Her hearty greetiag asd
friss1ly hanAshaks will ever b
remembered and the spirit Of Aospl.
tality which emsnated from her e..
timahls ersonaiity will ever ieaves
the spirits Of those who were 20
fortunate ~ to enjoy her acqusin-
lance.
The entire community h deso-
late IN The ioss Of her bright pres
ence aud oar only solace 10 THAT
Of such 10 The Kingdom Of Heaven"
She leaves among the fruits Of
her usesul life. In addition 10 the
remembrance Of her many graces
imbsddsd In the minds Of this en-
tire commonwealth. her daughter
Patty" aged four years and her
son. Westel Bruce Wallace. Jr., aged
five months. May they reap In full
the benefit Of her sunny disposition
and her amiabie. devoted and exsit-
ed character.
Mrs. Wallace was = loyal and &C.
tive member Of Chapter ~" Of the
p. &. q. sisterhood. u member Of
the Seminar Club. and member Of
the woman's Club. ~ well aud was
one Of the leading spirits In the es-
tabilshing aud equiping Of the LIB.
rary. and other good works In great
number.
The ruics and acts OF providence
are sometimes hard to understand.
The calling Of one In the prime Of
life. Of such usefulness 70 her fam
liy. friends aud community. will
ever he one Of the unsolvable divine
mysteries. but II any OF us. after
. full span Of three score years aud
ten can leave heritage such o. this
one. We must count such . life Q
success. full 10 the brim Of accom-
plishment. service aud the fruits OF
victory.
We sympsthiss with the relatives
Who are deprived Of her presence.
but We sslfishly mourn tor our.
selves.
sAs came asd tarrisd q little while.
Like the sunlight after the raiu:
She's gone % that iaad Of Celestial
kt9ht
Leaving rsmsmberance to lsavea
or pala.
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