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Timothy Wallace Obituary
Timothy Scott Wallace, age 69, of Grand Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home in Florida. He was born on October 2, 1955, in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Jack and Lucile (Dodds) Wallace.
Tim graduated from Mona Shores High School and then obtained his associate's degree from Ferris State College. He married Jayne DeWitt on June 6, 1980, in Muskegon.
Tim was a member of Trinity Church of Grand Haven and spent time working as a mechanic for Port City Auto in Muskegon and Fulton Imports in Grand Haven. He then began working as a welder for Consumers Power, where he spent the rest of his 35-year career before his retirement in 2016.
Tim was mechanically inclined and could fix just about anything. He was also an avid sailor who enjoyed spending time on the water and at the Muskegon Yacht Club, where he served as former commodore. He also participated in Wednesday night races, the Queen's Cup, Clipper Cup, and the Chicago to Mackinaw races several times. Tim was an avid outdoorsman and spent time hunting in the fall. He enjoyed a round of golf and played in the Thursday Afternoon League at the Oakridge Golf Course and in the Recreation League in Florida.
Tim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jayne; his son, Brenden Wallace; his five grandchildren: Joseph, Emma and Noah Bierman, and Brice and Evan Wallace; his brother, Jay (Linda) Wallace; his father and mother-in-law, Wesley and Agnes DeWitt; sisters-in-law: Barb (Bob) VanderWall, Gale (Andy) DeVos and Pam (Chris) Bosse; several nieces and nephews; and his best buddy, Gus, the black Lab. He was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and Paul Bierman.
The Funeral Service for Tim will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Trinity Church Grand Haven, with Pastor Emmett Brown officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the church. Interment will be at Grand Haven Township Historic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Church Grand Haven. Please visit www.klaassen funeralhome.com to sign Tim's online guestbook.
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Lynn an Jim
March 7, 2025
Thinking of all of you today. We will miss all of Tim´s stories at our happy hours. Take care
Jim Myaard
March 5, 2025
God´s blessings and grace to Tim in heaven, and Jayne, family and Gus on Earth. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! With love, Jim, Inna and Nick Myaard
Ron Beaver
March 2, 2025
Jane, I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Wally had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. Ray put up a great picture of a group of us after a hard, I use that term hard loosely, day of working enjoying a cold adult drink. I raise my glass to you Wally!
Patsy Fortenbacher
February 28, 2025
Jane and family,and Jay and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all to have God´s peace and comfort. Brad and Patsy Fortenbacher
Pat McCarty
February 28, 2025
RIP to a good hunting pal and good friend, you will be missed
Dean Whitney
February 28, 2025
Very sorry to hear about Tim's passing. I knew him thru work until we both retired.
Chuck (Chris) & Debbie Hibbard
February 27, 2025
So sorry for your loss, our fond memories,prayers & love are w/ you all.
Gary Halterman
February 26, 2025
Sorry for Tim´s loss. Worked many years at Consumers with him, and our beginnings on the "Road Crew". Enjoyed knowing him, working with him, will most definitely miss him.
Raymond Gutierrez
February 25, 2025
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