Wallace Pfaff
October 12, 1937 - February 27, 2013
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Wallace Pfaff
October 12, 1937 - February 27, 2013
Obituary
Wallace Pfaff, age 75, passed away in Bellingham on Wednesday February 27. Wallace, our dad & grandpa “Wally,” our uncle and dearest friend Wimpy” was born on October 12, 1937 in Silverton OR.
What a loving, caring, funny, quiet guy. He loved hunting, fishing, playing & watching golf, and simply hanging out with the family. In his early life as a navy boy in the service, he found the true love of his life and married Darlene Carter in Las Vegas, NV in 1959. Together through the years they enjoyed many miles of camping, road trips, and quad rides through the mountains. They made their home in Acme, WA and raised a family. Wimpy worked at Intalco Aluminum Corp, retired in 1992, and moved to Whitehall, Montana. He loved Montana, so he decided to explore different areas, finding a place that he really called “Home” in Eureka, MT where he met the best neighbors anyone could ever have and some other very close friends. Wimpy spent many hours of hunting and fishing and just visiting with all the locals. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and FOE.
Wimpy is preceded in death by his wonderful wife Darlene,
his parents, nephew Danny, and niece Ellen.
Wimpy is survived by his sons; Randy (Tara) Pfaff of Montana, Chuck (Joan) Pfaff of Washington, daughter Jenial Pilkey of Iowa,
brother Robert Pfaff and his children; Pam, Connie, Debbie, Robyn, and Bobby, of California, grandchildren; Kelsie, Judy, and Robert. He is also survived by the very dear Carter Clan; Vera, Rob, David, Jay, Penny, Jamie, Becky, Mary, special cousins Jim & Lou, Shannan & Austin, special friends; Gary & Linda, Bart and Marcie, great grandchildren; Lonnie and Zane, and numerous extended family and friends.
Wally(Wimpy) will be greatly missed!!!!
Farewell Tribute Information
A Celebration of Life will be held in Eureka, Montana, Labor Day Weekend summer 2013. Donations Information
In leiu of flowers, donation to Children’s Hospital or charity of your choice.
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
12 responses to Wallace Pfaff
Jason Hagin says:
February 27, 2013
I am saddened to read about Wally’s passing. While most of my memories of Grandpa Wally were from a time long past, I hold on to them closely. I’m so thankful I got to meet the Pfaff and the Carter families a few summers back. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jason Hagin
Doug Fuhs says:
February 27, 2013
Wally and I worked together and Darlene,Wally,Grace and I spent many happy hours socializing. He was a great friend. I will miss his humor and just being a good friend. Sadly there are not enough people like Wally.
Kelsie says:
February 27, 2013
Grandpa, I will remember all the times we spent together! I think of you often and know you will be missed very much! I look forward to telling your great granddaughter how wonderful you and grandma were! Give Grandma a hug for me!
Love you!!!
merle e buckley says:
February 27, 2013
whow how can i describe wally fun i worked with wally at intalco. he introduced me to a snowmobile it was so much fun. i bought my first from wally an artic cat. and when i bought it from him he said to me i will sell this to you on one condiction . and i said what was that. his answer was you have to go snowmobiling with me at least 2 times , boy that was a no brainer no problem i said. so the first time we launched he gave me instructions on how to start how to stop he started his machine and was gone. now what do i do i say to my self. followed his instructions got it started and was on my way it was no problem following him i could see his tracks going like hell to catch him came to a y in the road could see he went to the left turned the handle bars but it would not turn went straight into the bank. covered in snow wow what happened. i hear a lot of laughter it was wally he new i would not make that corner..after that he showed me how to ride. that was wally god i had so much fun being with him i will miss him and my thoughts go out to randy and the rest of the family wally was a mans man in my book i will miss you wally even though we had not seen each other in a long time it still miss all the fun we had quad running with all the family and friends god that was a good time merle
Don & Janet Williams says:
February 27, 2013
Our time down here in Mt. started with Wally. We Canadians decided to buy a small piece of land down here, because of the open space, beautiful country and most of all the friendly down to earth people. So we bought on Carpenter lake. Didn`t know anybody, we were just sitting there beside our camper in front of our fire havin a beer and this big old lumberin unshaved guy comes over, introduces himself and welcomes us to the neighbour hood. We said hello and asked if he wanted a beer, and that was the beggining of all our friendships developed here. For the whole time he lived here with us he showed us everything about the area and more. We had a ritual every Fri. or Sat. nite to go to Jerry`s Saloon for Mexican or Prime Rib, he drove it was just the way it was. He took us gold panning in Libby, we went quading in the West Kootenai, we went fishing.
Well there is just so much to say and remember. Wally, there are no words to say how much we miss you. You have left a huge hole that cannot possibly be filled anytime soon.
We will meet again, be sure of that Buddy. Your very good friends Don & Janet