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Marcus WALD Obituary
Marc passed away on April 16, 2012 in his home in Nanaimo, BC. Marc was born in North Dakota, U.S.A. to John and Margaret Wald. Marc was predeceased by the love of his life his wife of 33 years Ruthie, on March 16, 2012 and his two brothers Casey and Nels. He is survived by sisters Mona and Kaye, as well as his daughter Marilyn (Alan) of Edmonton, son Randall (Margaret) of Calgary and daughter Sherri McEwan of Nanaimo, his 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Marc learned to play accordian as a child and at 18 went professional with the country group with Sleepy and Swede.
In 1946 Marc started playing the accordian with the Rhythm Pals for 17 years on the Tommy Hunter Show on CBC-TV.
The Pals were inductees in the Canadian Country Hall of Fame and earned three Juno Awards during the 60's.
The Rhythm Pals played on Don Messer Jubilee, Burns Chuckwagon Show, The Happy Gang and toured with the father of Country Music Wilf Carter.
Marc was very good musical arranger in both radio and T.V. Shows.
He played music backup for Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins and the Sons of the Pioneers. Marc retired from the Pals and moved to Vancouver Island in 1986. For the past 12 years he has teamed up with Dan Hughes and together they have entertained throughout central Vancouver Island. He spent once a month in Victoria playing and mentoring other musicians with the Victoria Accordian Association.
Other hobbies and accomplishments included golfing, flying model planes with his flying buddies, travelling to visit family in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
There will be a celebration of life on Friday April 27, 2012 at the # 256 Legion-1630 East Wellington Road Nanaimo BC from 1 - 4:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
This obituary was originally published in the Nanaimo Daily News and Harbour City Star (Nanaimo, BC).
Memories and Condolences
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Chris Engstrom
March 17, 2013
Firstly, my sincere condolences to your family. I have just identified a very fine 8x10 photo of Sleepy and Swede and the Tumbleweeds, the band Mr. Wald toured with in the 1930's. A little more searching has sadly brought me to Mr. Wald's obituary. The photo was in our grandma's old trunk. She must have been a fan. Please contact me if you are interested. I would be very happy to send this momento to you for your family archives. [email protected]
Arlowene Livingston
September 30, 2012
Marc was a very dear friend
in the 70's
In our hearts for eternity.
Bev Harwood
April 28, 2012
Our condolences to Marilyn, Randy Sheri and families - I worked with Marc many years ago at CKWX (1956-58)and knew the family. He was a lovely person and a very talented musician
With sympathy
Bev and Vic Harwood
April 23, 2012
Marilyn,Randy,Sherri and families;;;;Our sincerist condolences on the loss of your father, our uncle and good friend;;We will never forget the years we spent in Yuma, dancing to WWW Express and going to Algodones with Marc & Ruth for margeritas;;;;these memories are priceless;;;;so glad we got to spend the weekend in Wilkie last year ;;; so sorry we have lost a legend, but please remember the good times;;;;Marc & Ruthie were 2 very much in love and loved people;;;they are in our prayers;;;;LOVE RAY & JUDY WALD PRINCE ALBERT,SASK
The Rhythm Pals during their CBC Tommy Hunter days. Marc is in the centre of the photo.
Ken MacLeod
April 23, 2012
Marc playing in June 2011 after his 90th birthday at Courtenay Soup Kitchen Fund Raiser
Ken MacLeod
April 23, 2012
Marc and Ruthie Wald
Ken MacLeod
April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012
Sorry to hear of Marc's passing our condolences to the family.
As a young girl growing up in Wilkie, Sask. we loved to watch the Tommy Hunter Show. I loved the accordian music and still do to this day.
We knew the Wald family very well.
Always knew that Marc was the brother of Nels.
Rest in Peace Marc ,
Eunice Kirk ( Adams ) Courtenay,BC
Sheri Rosewall
April 23, 2012
Georgina, Anita and I send all our love and condolences.....
Larry Schille
April 23, 2012
Julie and I were fortunate to have known Marc as he traveled with the Hunter show, he was always open to a home cooked meal at our home. The memories are wonderful, rest in peace our friend. Larry & Julie Schille, Lethbridge Ab.
Larry Schille
April 23, 2012
Julie and I were fortunate to have known Marc as he traveled with the Hunter show, he was always open to a home cooked meal at our home. The memories are wonderful, rest in peace our friend. Larry & Julie Schille, Lethbridge Ab.
Audrey Duchscher
April 22, 2012
Marilyn, Sherri and Randy, We are so sorry for your loss, both your Mom and Marc. They were truly soul mates and now they are together again. We loved them both very much and will miss them a lot. Marc was a very special person in our lives all our lives, not just the famous uncle, but the person. We had a wonderful visit and birthday party in Calgary last summer and I am so thankful that we were able to have thse last good memories.
Ernie and Audrey (Wald) Duchscher
Christina Nilsson
April 22, 2012
Although my association with Marc is fairly recent, (3 years), I feel very fortunate to have met him both as a warm, friendly person and to have shared some musical moments with him. My heart goes out to his friends and family
Ken and Cheryl MacLeod
April 22, 2012
A dear friend, and along with his wife Ruthie, the kindest and sweetest people that you could ever meet. A legacy of country music was packed in his playing and his mind. A real treasure! We shall truly miss him. Our condolences to Marc's family. Ken and Cheryl MacLeod, Courtenay, BC
Ray & Alice Jack
April 21, 2012
Dear Wald family,
We have lost 2 beloved family members and now have only the beautiful memories and each other to carry us through. Honor their memory by loving and caring for each other.
Love
Ray & Alice Jack
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