In Memory Of
Judith A. Wallace
1938
2022
Judith A. Wallace
April 16, 1938 — September 10, 2022
LATHAM - Judith A. Wallace, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Latham, New York on September 10, 2022 after living with Alzheimer's for several years.
She was born on April 16, 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Stanley and Margrette Nelson. Judith grew up on the family farm near Earlham, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1956, she graduated from the American Institute of Business and attended Drake University. She was employed by the Goodyear Tire Company in Des Moines as an Administrative Assistant. Following her marriage to Hugh Wallace on August 21, 1961, she worked for the University of Iowa Athletic Department. Judith always felt that her most important job was caring for her family. Throughout her life, she enjoyed church activities, gardening, fishing and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dean Nelson, and her sister-in-law, Patricia Wallace.
She is survived by her husband, Hugh of Latham; her daughter, Lori Wallace of Latham; her son, Mike Wallace and daughter-in-law, Keri Mounce of Iowa City; her sister, Diana Playle of Des Moines; her sister-in-law, Eileen Nelson of Adel, Iowa; her brother-in-law, Warren Wallace of Chariton, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
The family extends their gratitude to Community Hospice for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
Services will be private at a later date at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
She was born on April 16, 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Stanley and Margrette Nelson. Judith grew up on the family farm near Earlham, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1956, she graduated from the American Institute of Business and attended Drake University. She was employed by the Goodyear Tire Company in Des Moines as an Administrative Assistant. Following her marriage to Hugh Wallace on August 21, 1961, she worked for the University of Iowa Athletic Department. Judith always felt that her most important job was caring for her family. Throughout her life, she enjoyed church activities, gardening, fishing and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dean Nelson, and her sister-in-law, Patricia Wallace.
She is survived by her husband, Hugh of Latham; her daughter, Lori Wallace of Latham; her son, Mike Wallace and daughter-in-law, Keri Mounce of Iowa City; her sister, Diana Playle of Des Moines; her sister-in-law, Eileen Nelson of Adel, Iowa; her brother-in-law, Warren Wallace of Chariton, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews.
The family extends their gratitude to Community Hospice for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
Services will be private at a later date at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
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