Wallace Thomas EPPS

Remembering our dear friend Wally. Lots of happy memories travelling with Wally and Shirley to the desert. Wally always had funny stories to tell of happenings in his life. Miss them both, Jean, Peter, and Sarah Simpson.

A wonderful friend still very much missed by the Simpson family.
We spent many happy times in the company of Wally and Shirley.

Growing up with Uncle Wally and Aunt Shirley,Sharon and Nancy was so special. I can't imagine summers without them and the time we spent together when young. Wally was always the life of the party and lived life fully. I plan to follow his example and make the most of my life - love my people, have fun and enjoy the sunshine. May you rest in peace, Uncle Wally.

Dear Sharon, Nancy, Kenny and Mike-
thinking of how each of you had your own special interactions with your Dad/Grandpa. It was truly entertaining to be present at an Epps family function. Wally leading the way with laughter and with jokes and stories. Shirley sitting quietly- amused. He always seemed to remember to bring up those "memorable" events from our "growing-up years". Your Dad was the first one to educate me about the dessert plant life during a trip in which we all met in Tempe...

It's impossible to say Wally without smiling. He loved the sunshine and brought it with him everywhere he went. Over a gin and tonic he could cast a spell with his stories; always entertaining with with laughter and joy. He spoke lovingly of family and kindly to strangers.

Wally was an exuberant being, in love with life and in love with his Shirley. He couldn't see having one without the other. After her departure last year, he stayed behind to continue to share his love to those who...

Uncle Wally ,what can I say. An amazing kind of guy. Story teller, funny! How did he come up with all those one liners right off the cuff. Sweet, when he talked about Shirley or his brother, my Dad, he would get teary and then tell a funny story and make us laugh. He adored his girls and grandson and was so proud of them, had pictures up and tales to tell. Such a ray of the sunshine that he loved was my Uncle Wally. We will miss him.

I enjoyed spending the few hours a week I had with Wolly. He was an enjoyable person and will miss seeing him every week.

We have so many happy memories of Wally, the laughs we had on our numerous trips together with him and Shirley. He was a real "character" There was no body else quite like him.
Peter and Jean.

We were always happy to see Wally's smiling face when he came down to California to get some “rays” and visit with family and friends. Wally and Shirley came to California once or twice a year for some 55 years and when Sharon and Nancy were younger; Wally & Shirley would meet us at Bass Lake to enjoy the water and sun. We will truly miss him.