We Remember

GRUE, Wallace
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Wallace went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the age of 85. He passed peacefully in hospital surrounded by many family members. He is survived by daughters: Rebecca Gross (Les) of Kelowna, BC, Faith Bergen (Gary) of Hope, BC, Naomi Pennington (Ken) of Kelowna, BC, Pam Nelson (Scott) of White Rock, BC; son Clark Grue (Cheryl) of Calgary, Alberta; 32 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson Jordan in 1981, first wife Fern in 1987, granddaughter Felicia in 2004, and second wife Judy in 2015.
Wallace was the last of Lars and Avey Grue’s eight children to be called home to glory. What a beautiful reunion that must have been!
The family is planning a Celebration of Life to be held on Easter weekend. A Celebration of Life to be held Easter weekend.
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I loved both your mom and your dad and your home was always a place I felt accepted and loved. I will be coming out to Kelowna to be at the service.
Faith, I ma sorry for your loss. Ah, but Heaven’s gain! May you know the comfort of the Holy Spirit as you say goodbye (for now) to your dad.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God be by your side through your grieving process and forever more. Sending healing thoughts and prayers 🙏 Diana & Summerlin
May you know the comfort of the Holy Spirit at this time in your lives. You are special family. Your Dad will be sorely missed.
May God bless you richly. Love, Art & Helen Funk
The memories we have of your Dad are sweet. He was always gentle, generous and truthful; such a man of integrity. We send our condolences, we know he’s wecomed home with shouts of rejoicing!
Gary and Marg