Wallace Dobbs

Indian Harbour Beach

Wallace Charles Dobbs, 92, of Indian Harbour Beach passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016. Wallace was born on December 29, 1923 in Paterson, New Jersey. Married to the love of his life, Marian for 68 years.

Left behind to mourn his loss are 9 children, 21 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and nieces, Evelyn and Sandy.

A memorial mass will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Indialantic on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Wallace's memory to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.

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Published by FloridaToday on Apr. 10, 2016.

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Ann Marie

March 31, 2025

Gone but never forgotten

Ann Marie Power

March 31, 2024

It's so nice to go back and read all the memories! Thank you Judy for all the pictures and sharing your memories. I was enlightened by your timeline and memories; I never knew most of it. A lesson learned; they never complained! Wow. I need to work on that. Thanks again everyone. So heart warming

Irene

April 6, 2023

Hi Dad!!!!! Just thinking of you as always. You know, whenever I see #33 we´re connecting! Thank you again for giving David your beautiful cross. He has worn it 24/7 since then. It´s so special to him! Please keep watching over my family and I´ll keep praying for you too. Love you....miss you xxoo

Ann Marie Power

March 31, 2021

Hi Dad!
I just wore your shirt a few weeks ago for surgery. They said to come in a buttoned down shirt but I didn't have one. Voila! You came to my rescue as I saw your shirt hanging at the end of my closet. And there it is again in your cover photo . Thanks Dad. You've always been there for me ❤
I miss you so much
Love always,
Ann Marie

Ann Power

April 1, 2020

Hi Dad,
I think Nadean misses you. Please ask God to give her a much needed vacation.
I love you ♥

my sweetheart:)

Ann Marie Power

May 8, 2016

Irene Rosenberg

May 2, 2016

My favorite memory of Dad is going to Berlin Farmers Market with him and my kids. My son David was just a baby in a stroller. As soon as we got there Dad took over and was pushing the stroller around the flea market. At one point, I said "I can do this, Dad. I'll push him." He said " No, you don't know what you're doing!" haha He was telling so many of vendors David's name and how old he was... most of time without them even asking first! He was a proud grandpop that day and I was certainly a proud daughter. I miss you, Dad.
Love,
Irene

Kate Bayer

April 30, 2016

That's a great photo of you, Dad -- exactly how you looked in everyday life. It's my screen-saver on my computer so you are the first one I see when I turn my computer on. You were one of the smartest people I have ever known and your work ethic was inspiring. You wanted a family because you never had one, and you got what you wanted. Richard and I miss you so much and wish we could visit you again in Florida. We'll see you again in Heaven, and one comfort is that you are now with Mom. We'll be there before you know it!!

Lois Uebele

April 29, 2016

I am soo sorry to hear that we have lost Uncle Wally. My sincere condolences to all my cousins and their families. I hope that your good memories help to console you all as you grieve your loss. Uncle Wally was the last of that generation. The rest of our family were waiting for him to join them for the rest of eternity at the best family reunion ever. He is now at peace pain free and again with his beloved wife. We are lucky to be Blessed with our Faith and know that 1 day we will all be together again for all Eternity.
I was lucky that I was able to Thank Uncle Wally for building the addition to Nana's Ship Bottom house and putting in the Big. fan to help keep us comfortable. If he had not done those things I would not have all my great memories of summers at LBI with all my cousins, we were soo fortunate to be able to enjoy all the Great times there. I also reminded him about all the cook outs at your home in Runnemede, the fireworks at the park and the softball games on your big lot.Wonderful times with all my cousins and Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles.
God Bless you all as you grieve your loss. I feel that no matter their age or your age it is soo hard to loss a parent. I want to thank you all for my good childhood memories, I Love You All.
Love, Lois

Judy Hedlund

April 14, 2016

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Judy Hedlund

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Renewal of Vows Ceremony

Judy Hedlund

April 14, 2016

Remembrance of Wallace Dobbs by Judy Hedlund April 12, 2016
This is just a short remembrance of my parents, who lived long and fruitful lives. They had 9 children, 24 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Their life's focus was Family and Dad's primary role was Provider.
My parents, Wally and Marian, married in 1944 and 10 months later they had their first child. Within 7 years they would have 4 more. After the 2nd child was born (me), they moved to a 3-bedroom, twin home in Southwest Philadelphia. It only struck me when I was an adult that they rented one of the bedrooms to my father's friend and co-worker, Mr. Burns. Five of us shared a room with two bunk beds 2 of the children slept at either end of one bed. But it all seemed normal to us. They continued to add children; in 1954 they added their 6th child and 2nd son.
Our father worked two jobs to keep us fed and sheltered. No matter the obstacles he faced, he never complained and neither did our mother. They just faced them head on and managed. I have always been grateful for dad's dedication to provide for us.
He started as a blue-collar worker in a printing plant but ended up as a white-collar executive, Vice President of Manufacturing at another printing plant. He worked for 25 years at Curtis Publishing, one of the largest and most influential publishing companies. In 1968, they went out of business and my father lost his job, along with all the other workers, with no pension. So many of the workers were traumatized, but within a few weeks, he had a new job, continuing to provide for his large family.
Mr. Burns and my father built an addition to our grandparents' cottage on Long Beach Island, NJ that gave us the privilege to spend every summer, but one, at the shore. It was a wonderful treat that we all enjoyed. The one summer that we didn't spend at the shore was the one following my 7th grade year in 1957.
That year we moved to South Jersey because the Redevelopment Authority took all of the homes in the area for redevelopment and to this day the land we lived on is just a field. Apparently, there was corruption. So, in addition to working two jobs, my father had to find us a new place to live and get us relocated. The new house was smaller than the last it was a 3- bedroom rancher. When we moved into the new place, we put anything we didn't know what do with into the attic. It was accessed through a crawl space. So our parents would have a child take the items to the attic. And we put the stuff in without any plan. It was a large attic and could handle the volumes we stored.
This led to one of my significant memories of my dad and his impact on me. One day, he asked me to clean the attic, get it organized and get rid of what we didn't need. I was about 11 years old and I started the project. After two days of daunting work, with no end in sight, I went to dad and asked him if he would have one of the other children help me. I was getting exhausted and had already spent two days working very hard. He looked at me, paused thoughtfully, and said, I could do that, but then that would deprive you of the satisfaction of having done it yourself.
I felt somewhat duped and discouraged, but I soldiered on. It took another day of hard work and I finally finished it and showed it proudly to him. He said, Good job. That lesson stayed with me my whole life. Whenever I had a challenge or a project that seemed daunting, I soldiered on to completion, knowing that when I got discouraged, if I just endured, I would see it through. It also became something of a laugh, because I felt like the boy Tom Sawyer duped into whitewashing his aunt's picket fence.
In 1958, our parents had their 7th child and 5th girl, and 2 years later another girl. In 1964, I was married at the age of 18, and the following year our mother at the age of 47 years had their 9th and last child, another girl. And, she and I never lived together. There is a 21-year span between the first and last child.
They were married 68 years when our mother died in 2012, and as you can see from the pictures, they were inseparable. They loved each other dearly and gave all of us a lesson in unconditional love and commitment to your spouse. I'm glad we had our father for another 4 years.
That leads to another fond memory I have of my father. In January of this year, my sister Helen and I spent a week with our dad. He insisted on cooking a dinner for us every day. He had planned out his menu before we arrived and was determined to serve us every day, despite our protestations that we should be waiting on him. He cooked every meal from scratch and they were delicious and he did it by himself. In fact, no one was allowed in the kitchen while he worked.
It reminded me of how he served our mother for so many years, with love and without complaint, just as he had lived throughout his life, meeting every challenge, providing for his family, and serving us all, with love and without complaint.
We will miss you Dad. Thanks for all you did for us.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my sisters Ann Marie, Patti, and Barbara for the good care they provided our dad when he was ill.
Thank you.

Ann Marie Power

April 13, 2016

Hi Dad, I love that smile of yours! As you know, your mass was today and you are with your sweetheart once again! I miss you more than I could EVER have imagined. I'm wearing your pajamas! Which reminds me of the funny thing you said to the nurse. The nurse needed help moving you up in bed and you told her, "have Ann Marie help you, she's as strong as an ox." I said, "yes, I should have been born a man." You replied, "You were!" hahaha. That was so funny, you made us all laugh:) .
Thank you for all our "special moments" especially the night you came home from the hospital. We just layed there and talked and you said such beautiful things to me as you held my hand. Then we went to sleep. You, being the loving, caring and compassionate father that you are, knew all the right things to say. I will adore you forever and love you more than words could ever express.
My sadness turns to joy when I picture you and mom in each other's arms again. Oh- the joy you must feel. I'm so happy for you.

Your loving daughter,
Ann Marie

Helen Kosmidis

April 12, 2016

Dearest Uncle Walley, You are so surely missed. For as long as I can remember you were always there for us,the Johnson family. Your arms were always open as your kindness with no questions asked.You opened your home to all of us and made your home ours.I always felt comfortable as you and Aunt Marian made us feel like we were in our own home and I want to thank you for that. From the time I was little until now the present you were there for everyone! I will have these memories forever in my heart.You for sure will be missed but never forgotten! You were and are truly an angel in Gods heaven. You also made Taso feel like family right away. I will always be looking up and smiling at you and aunt Marian, you were I believe put on this earth to make us all better people. Job well done!! Love, Helen and Taso

Judy Hedlund

April 11, 2016

Love you, dad. Thank you for your good care.

Ashley Rosenberg

April 11, 2016

Miss you so much Grand pop, but knowing that you're reunited with Grand mom brings me such peace. I can see you both so clearly, sitting side by side, smiling at one another. We were so blessed to have you for so many years. Enjoy paradise.

Elizabeth Ghaffari

April 10, 2016

Grandpop, you will be missed. Love you forever. May you rest in peace.

Ann Marie Power

April 10, 2016

Dad's quick come-backs were hysterical. I play them back in my head, just so I can laugh!

Michele Power

April 10, 2016

Rest in peace grandpop. I know you're happy to see grandmom again! We will miss you down here. Love you.

Moe Ghaffari

April 10, 2016

Dad,
Since the day I met you you were always the voice of encouragement, hope and perseverance As you have demonstrated these values through your life. I learned a lot from you and your warm heart and wisdom will be missed.
But I am glad that I had an opportunity to get to know you and spent as much time as I could at your side to enrich my life and people around me.
You had an amazing and full action life on this earth and I am sure you are going to have a better life with your life long friend (mom) in ethernity and till the day we meet again!
I love you and I dearly miss you.
Love ... Your son-in-law. Moe

Catherine Ghaffari

April 10, 2016

Grandpa, I cannot accept the reality that you are gone; that I won't hear your voice again; that I won't see your smile. I miss you. It's so weird being in your house without you... Knowing that you're not at the store or down by the pool. I'll miss the look on your face when you saw us walk in. I'll miss you giving me ice cream to cheer me up when I'm sad. I'll miss you inviting us over for your famous steak dinners, and I will miss you so much more. Every day was a blessing in my life when you were here. Every moment is cherished in my thoughts. You are loved. You are missed. You are remembered. RIP Grandpa.

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