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
Rita Perry says:
February 27, 2013
Please accept my sympathy to the loving Daughter,Sons,Family & Friends in the painful loss of your dear Wallace”Wimpy”. He lived such a full life and will be sorely missed by all who knew & loved him. Hopefully you will be comforted by these Verses from the Bible: Psalms36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE, FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE”
Chuck Eastern says:
February 27, 2013
Wimp you will be missed by a lot of people. I will cherish the memories from the camping, fishing, and quad runs. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of all those things and so many more.
Judy eastman says:
February 27, 2013
It is so hard to say good bye. I have great memories that I will be able to share with my boy! I love you Grandpa. You have plenty of time to stock up on the peanuts and pistachios until we meet again.
Darlene Spalding says:
February 27, 2013
I never met Wimpy, but my Mom called him once when she was up visiting hoping to get together, but it didn’t work out.. She knew Wimpy well. Her mother was Freda Pfaff of Silverton, Oregon and Wimpy’s aunt. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Sounds like a great guy and wished I had known him. I would love to hear from some of my Pfaff cousins.
Randy and Tara says:
February 27, 2013
Dad, thank you for the full life of lessons and fun. We will miss you here on earth, but knowing that you will be on our shoulder guiding us the right direction will make things easier, especially when it comes time to process the hunt, and yes Tara will remember to label it right. Grab mom by the hand and run thru the woods.We love you.