Harrison Wilson Wallace

Harrison Wilson Wallace, known as Harry by his friends, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 28th at the Regency in Albany. He was born May 24, 1918, in Ingram Island, OR to Kestner and Mabel (Ingram) Wallace. He was less than one month shy of celebrating his 95th birthday. In 1924 Harry moved with his parents to Dawson, west of Bellfountain. Harry attended Bellfountain throughout his entire grade school and high school years. Harry met Treva in the 5th grade and together graduated high school in 1937. After graduation Harry joined his dad at the mill. One month out of high school, Harry received his first $75 paycheck from his job at the mill. So on July 3, 1937 Harry and Treva eloped, tying the knot in Kelso, Washington. They celebrated 72 years of marriage! Following their marriage, Harry worked in logging and sawmills. Harry joined the service in 1943 and was sent to the Philippines. Harry returned to the states in 1945. In 1947 Harry’s cousin and Treva’s two brother-in-laws went into lumber and logging business. After nearly 35 years Harry retired in 1981. Harry was an avid hunter, fisherman, bowler and basketball team player. He gave 100% in all he did. Harry was the last surviving member of the “Giant Killers” Bellfountain Basketball team that won the state championship in 1937. Harry and Treva were members of the Corvallis Church of the Nazarene since 1952. Harry served as chairman on the church board and served as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. Harry turned the first shovel full of dirt at the ground breaking service on 27th and Greeley. The couple had three children, daughter Treva Janene and twins Mary Ellen and Billy Allen. Harry is preceded in death by his wife Treva who died May 17, 2010, two of his children, Billy Allen who died in an accident in May of 1951 and Mary Ellen who died in November of 2009. He is survived by his daughter Treva Janene Milis of Palm Desert, CA; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th at Life Community Church. A graveside committal is set for 3:00 pm at Bellfountain Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations be directed to Healing Hearts Ministries, PO Box 2265, Corvallis, OR 97330, Life Community Church or a charity of choice in care of McHenry Funeral Home 206 NW 5th St. Corvallis, OR 97330

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Harrison Wilson Wallace

May 24, 1918 - April 28, 2013