Melvin Andrew Wallace

Melvin Andrew Wallace May 15, 1934 - December 21, 2007 Melvin Wallace of Grand Junction, CO, passed away December 21, 2007, at Pikes Peak Hospice in Colorado Springs, CO. Melvin was born May 15, 1934, at Lazear, CO, to Andrew and Rosine Wallace. His first few years were spent on the family homestead at Hubbard Creek near Bowie, CO. When he was 5 years old, the family moved to a farm near Hotchkiss. He attended Midway School through 8th grade, then attended Hotchkiss High School graduating in 1952. He often said how much he enjoyed his high school years when he was active in sports and history was his favorite subject. He married Gerry Patterson at Montrose on February 17, 1958. They lived on a farm near Hotchkiss where they raised their 3 children; Lynn, Brenda and Brent. In 2003, they moved to Grand Junction. Melvin was a coal miner for 30 years, working 25 years at the U.S. Steel Mine at Somerset, CO. He was a member of the United Mine Workers. He also farmed during those years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, historical novels about the settling of the West and watching the Denver Broncos. He is survived by his wife, Gerry; 2 daughters, Lynn (Mark) Tankesley of Kansas City, MO; Brenda ( Dan) Bear of Parker, CO; one son, Brent (Cindy) Wallace of Monument, CO; one brother Donald (Phyllis) Wallace of Paonia, CO; six grandchildren; Kerry and Kyle of MO; Bryan and Zachary of Parker; Bethany and Ellie of Monument; one great grandson, Carter of MO; and his special peek-a-poo, Benji. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mariam; 2 brothers, Milford and Meril. "But God commmandeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2007 with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel of Roses. Private Inurnment in the Shrine of Remembrance Garden of Tranquility. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Melvin's name may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 825 East Pikes Peak Avenue #600, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.