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Oland A. "Wally" Wallis

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WALLIS Oland A. "Wally" Wallis, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 30, 2007. Wally was retired from Yellow Freight. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church where he was involved in Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Guild and many hours of volunteer time. Retiree of Columbus Teamsters #413. Wally was known as a "Jack of all Trades and a Master of None" but most of all he loved his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Geneva Wallis. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Shirley A.; daughter, Patty (Michael) Saxion; grandchildren, Sarah and Jack Saxion; twin brother, Roland (Pat) Wallis; brother, George (Bev) Wallis; step-sister, Anna Joy Chaffin; nieces, Lori and Penny; nephew, Chris; and many friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2007 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43222. Fr. Kevin Lutz officiating. Wally was an advocate of donating blood to the Red Cross, in lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate a pint of blood in Wally's memory. To send condolences to the family visit www.schoedinger.com "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 2, 2007.

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Janet Hallstrom

October 15, 2007

Sorry to hear of the passing of Oland. I met you all at the Ford-Wallis reunion at Sandwich IL.
May you all be comforted by the Lord.
Janet (Ford) Hallstrom

Alyce Walden

October 15, 2007

I am a third cousin to Orland and had hoped to meet him last summer when another cousin was visiting in the area. So sorry we missed that opportunity. Our condolences to your family.

Donald Woolard

October 11, 2007

On Oct. 6 we were deeply saddened when we heard of the news of Wally's passing. I worked with with Wally at Yellow. I will remember him as the one who tried to keep his fellow employees together. His efforts is appreciated and he will be missed. Mrs Woolard and I express our deepest sympathy in the wake of Wally's passing.

Dottie Hunter (Sexton)

October 5, 2007

God bless you all, may all prayers be with you and your families.

Pamela Cline

October 5, 2007

A great precious man has risen and left this earth but will never be forgotten. Growing up around him, I always enjoyed his sense of humor and good looks. Although a child at the time, I realized as an adult he was still that great person I quietly idolized. Uncle Oland...we will miss but never forget you. Hope to see you (with God's grace) and hear your laughter again some day. GOD BLESS AUNT SHIRLEY AND FAMILY!

Scott Thornton

October 3, 2007

I am so sorry to here of the loss of Wally.I had the opportunity to work with Wally for 12years at Yellow. Wally was a good friend to have. He will be missed by all.

Mary Boyland

October 2, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Oland"Wally".
Shirley and her family are in our prayers. He will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Richrd and Mary Boyland & family

Jim Hopkins

October 2, 2007

I am very saddened to hear about the loss of Wally. He was a true Teamster Brother. I had the great opportunity to work with Wally at Yellow. I am sure he will be missed. Jim(HOPPY)Hopkins Retired Local 413 Yellow Freight Cols.O.

Krislynne Lyons

October 2, 2007

Wally was a very sweet and generous man. I have known Wally for about a year through having the same adoration hour at church, as Wally and Shirley. I also found out that he and my dad go way back. I am saddened by the loss of this beloved man and will be keeping him and Shirley in my prayers, as well as family and friends.

Deepest Sympathy,

Krislynne Lyons and Family

Tim Gavin Kimberly King

October 2, 2007

This is for a good friend that i only got to share a little time with but will always be remebered as a great friend and neighbor

fred frey

October 2, 2007

I worked with Wally many years, really enjoyed his friendship. He also gave me advice about problems at work, will really miss him. A truely great man, who will be missed by all.

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