Frederick Arlen Wallace

Frederick Arlen Wallace Elsie, MI Frederick, born February 15, 1952 to Eulan Lankford and Phyllis June (Dubendorf) Wallace, passed away unexpectedly in a vehicle accident on May 2, 2008. Fred was a dedicated employee of Sanches Construction for 30 years; a member of the Operating Engineers Local 324 since 1991; and a member of the Eagles. He resided most of his life in Lansing, and the last 5 years in Elsie. Fred's greatest pleasure was his grandchildren, family, and friends. He loved his work, the peace of the country, music, and motorcycling. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI, Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Ralph Barton officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, May 5, 2008 from 2-8 p.m. with the family present 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Judy Wallace of Elsie, MI; three children, Kim (Priscilla Franco) Wallace of Lansing, MI, Renee (Martin) Castilla of Portland, OR, and Elaina (Roger Barton) Wallace of East Lansing, MI; ten grandchildren, Kim Christopher, Michael, Alyssa, Frederick, Alvina, Sydney, Nico, Mauricio, Ashley, and Ella; two great-grandchildren, Miguel and Daniel; mother, Phyllis Wallace of Brooksville, FL; two brothers, Kim (Sue) Wallace and Mark (Wendy) Wallace; four sisters, Diana (Tom Holder) Wallace, Gloria Tackett, Beth Willcutt, and Mary Wohlscheid; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Eulan Wallace, and brother Mark Willcutt. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Crippled Children's Fund, or American Veterans. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel.