Wallace D.
Connelly
1923 ~ 2009
Wallace D. Connelly, age 86, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2009. Wallace was born to Ramsey & Anna Anderson Connelly on February 20, 1923 in Levan, Utah. Wallace married his sweetheart Vivian Long on November 7, 1946 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
Together they raised 4 children, Kathleen (Chris) Brittain, Dan (Georgia), John, & Jerry (Merlene). Wally's wife was the love of his life, and his family was the most important thing to him. He loved all the things they could do together such as going to the ranch, hunting, fishing, gardening, working, and just getting together to talk and laugh about things.
Wallace is a Navy Veteran from WWII where he was a gunners mate.
He started, owned & operated Connelly Heating & Air Conditioning over 60 years ago. His business started small but has grown to where 3 generations of family are working. Wally's boys will continue operating the business.
Wallace is survived by his wife, children, 14 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by 1 sister, Colleen (Chris) Barbakos, and 3 brothers, Gordon (Joyce), Norman (Janice) & Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Glen, sister, Fern, and sister-in-law, Janice, 2 granddaughters, and 1 great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Grandview 13th Ward Chapel, 1260 West 1150 North, Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, of Thursday evening 6-8 p.m. or at the Ward Chapel on Friday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Interment Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to infor@bergmortuary.com.
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Our dear, sweet grandpa left this earthly life after a strong battle with those here on earth and those on the other side of the veil. He was so strong and so brave, dealing with all the problems that comes with preparing to leave this earth. He struggled with the decision of leaving the love of his life and joining those he loves on the other side. We are especially grateful for the opportunity we had to spend with him in his last days, and are so grateful for all the cherished memories we have of him.
We are especially grateful for our knowledge of the plan of salvation. If we thought this was the end we know how much more difficult death would be. We were so privilaged to hear him talking to our loved ones that have gone on before us and especially the knowledge that our sweet little Colton was there to help him to the other side of the veil. Our prayers are with our sweet Great Grandma who is struggling with loosing her mate (for now)
Grandpa-thanks for all the kind words, memories-fishing and hunting trips, barbecues, Easter egg hunts and just being there for us. We are grateful for everything you taught us. We love you and miss you. Rest in peace our sweet grandpa. Until we meet again...
