Robert Wallace

Robert Bob Wallace, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in Midland, Texas. Bob was born on April 18, 1925 in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada to Robert and Irene (Pearl) Marter Wallace. At the age of 17, Bob joined the Canadian Army from 1942-1944. In 1952 Bob came to the United States to work for Verizon formally known as G.T.E in California. There in California he met the love of his life Margaret Taylor, whom he married on August 14, 1954 at St. Augustine by the Sea in Santa Monica, California. In 2000 Bob and Margaret moved to Midland, Texas and have lived in the community since then. Survivors include wife, Margaret Wallace of Midland, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He is preceded in death by his half-sister Irene Font Wilson.The family wishes to express their affection, gratitude, and love to the members of Christ Church Anglican. In addition, they want to thank Dr. Bartha, the nurses, aides, social workers, and equipment people of Hospice of Midland, their many friends, and Amy. They would also like to express their gratitude to Dr. P. K. Patel, for his excellent patient care. In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to Hospice of Midland and Christ Church Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,