George Donald "Don" Wallace

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Feb 5 1927
Aug 4 2022
95 Years
Coatesville

George Donald "Don" Wallace of Coatesville passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Newport Meadows ( the former Harrison House Senior Living) in Christiana, PA. 

He was the husband to Mary Ella Beale Wallace and lived at Harrison House in Coatesville. Born in Modena, PA, he was the son of the late George B. and Nellie Shaw Wallace.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Pyott.

Don attended Coatesville High School until 1944 when he joined the US Navy and served faithfully during W.W.II on the USS Newman K. Perry.

After the war, Don was self-employed, first operating the G. Donald Wallace Garage in Atglen, PA, and later as a long-haul truck driver. Don was a member of the Skerrett Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons No. 343 for 64 years.

Don loved and owned horses and fox-hunted throughout Chester County.  He was an avid golfer. He loved Big Band music and dancing. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Memory Gardens in Ephrata at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to; Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way (Suite A) Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

 

Service Date: 
Aug 11 2022 - 11:00am
Service Location: 
Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pa

Condolences

MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MASON.     KARL F. SCHUBERT  32ND    OXFORD PA LODGE #353

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Thank you for your kind words.
MaryElla Wallace

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Always enjoyed talking to Don. He was a customer of ours for many years. (Coatesville Auto Supply )

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Don loved cars of all kinds I♥️
Thank you for remembering him.

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Absolutely loved this man! My time with him at Newport Meadow was filled with laughter and sharing stories of his past..His smiles as he told of Jitter Bug dance competitions..flying airplanes over Balwins Garage ..hiring veterans first to work in his garage..meeting his precious Mary Ella...stories of war time..he made so many people smile /laugh on the days he was out and about on the units...Thank you for allowing me to share part of this amazing man's journey

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Bety, you really took the time to know
" our Don " You captured his essence, thank you from our hearts 💕
Trish and MaryElla

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What a great life!! Thank you Don for giving me HOPE!

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Thank you! DON'S positive attitude and joy of people and life gave HOPE to everyone!
Sincerely, Trish and MaryElla

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My parents, Marty and Joyce Freese, were blessed with wonderful friends -- Uncle Don and Aunt Mary Ella are just two of them!  There are many wonderful memories from younger days, growing up and visiting the horses in the barn and of boating in the pond!  Uncle Don always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye!  Sending much love and many prayers during this difficult time, but holding on to the fact that he is whole again and reunited with heavenly loved-ones.

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