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Catherine Wallace Obituary
While attending Sacred Heart School of Nursing she met Airman Richard Wallace on a blind date and they were married in Jan of 1953. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage together finally settling in N. Ft. Myers, FL in 1997. Richard died in Nov 2007.
After a 30 year nursing career Cathy started a second career with Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1978 and quickly achieved Director status in 1982. Her team the "Candoers" truly embraced the can-do attitude. She was an active ABWA member in both CO and FL and was a leader in her Del Tura, FL neighborhood entertainment committee, ensuring the residents enjoyed fun dances and live music.
She is survived by her three children: Michael Wallace of McHenry, MD; Terri (Robert) Dobson of Santa Fe, NM; and Kevin (Wanda) Wallace of Bradenton, FL along with 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will take place Nov 15 from 2-5pm at the Del Tura Clubhouse in N. Ft. Myers, FL.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Mary Kay Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Terri
November 5, 2023
Still missing you after all these years. I know you´re watching over everyone and you are enjoying all their accomplishments. You would be proud of every one. All my love to you and Daddy!!
Terrianne Dobson
April 24, 2015
Love and miss you Mom
November 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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