Louise Ann Wallace, of North Platte, passed away at home surrounded by
her family on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the age of 86.

Louise was born October 3, 1932, to Ervin and Alice (Wilcox) Garretson
at Havens, Nebraska.  She grew up on the family farm near Silver Creek
and graduated from Clarks High School in 1950.

On June 10, 1951, Louise was united in marriage to the love of her life,
Samuel Charles Wallace, Jr., at Clarks, Nebraska. They were blessed with
63 years of marriage, four sons and many grandchildren.

The Wallace family lived in North Carolina, Clarks, and Salina, Kansas
before settling in North Platte in 1967 with Sam’s job on the Union
Pacific Railroad.  Louise loved being a wife, a mom and being home.

She loved gardening, tending to her flowers and was passionate about
helping others.  Louise was a volunteer at Linden Court and with Meals
on Wheels, did Hospice work, helped with Marriage Encounter, and was an
active member of the First United Methodist Church.

Louise leaves behind her sons, Rex (Maureen) Wallace, of Columbus, Ohio,
and Doug (Vicki) Wallace, Wayne (Renee) Wallace and Larry (Diana)
Wallace, all of North Platte; 10 grandchildren, Keary (Jennifer) Ryan,
Megan Ryan (Alan) Yorke, James Ryan, Joyce (Kevin) Reser, Scott (Kara)
Wallace, Preston (Jasmine) Wallace, Matt (Sarah) Wallace, Sam Wallace
(fiancé, Tenisa Grimsley) Max Wallace and Kylie Wallace; 11
great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Garretson, of Central City; brother,
Dennis (Louise) Garretson, of Platte Center; as well as many nieces,
nephews and other family.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, Jr.; parents, Ervin
and Alice Garretson; brothers, Rex and Morris Garretson; sister-in-law,
Parnela Dexter; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Dexter.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at the
First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp
officiating.  Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel
at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be
shared at odeanchapel.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family has
established a memorial.