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Note: He had his first heart attack about 1939. He was given two years to live. He died in 1956. He was a worrier who never relaxed. He loved to watch baseball and hockey on TV, but he knew he had to leave the room when the game got too exciting.
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He trained his pet parakeet to use the temple of his glasses for a perch, and his cocker spaniel, Blondie, to roll a can of dog food across the kitchen floor with her nose.
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From The Detroit News 28 November 1956, page 66
"DEATH NOTICES
CAMPBELL--Wallace I; beloved husband of Maude; dear father of Byron, Kenneth, Lloyd and the late Lorne and Mrs. Dorothy WILSON; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive; brother of Howard, Cyrill, Mrs. May JORDON, Mrs. Ruth DECKER and Mrs. Grace HAIGH. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at A.H. PETERS Funeral Home, 12057 Gratiot ave."
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Tombstone inscription:
"Wallace I Maude M
1883-1956 1882-1973
CAMPBELL Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me."
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From a card sent to Paul BEALS from his Mom (Sonia WILSON BEALS) on the anniversary of Grandpa Wallace's 115th birthday:
"Today is my dear Grandpa CAMPBELL's birthday and I am filled with gratitude
for all he gave to me of himself.� He truly exemplified to me what a kind,
loving and nurturing man was and I felt so cared for and protected w/ his
presence in my life.� I wish I could see him today, give him a big hug and
kiss and tell him how I appreciate him more every year that I live.� I can
still picture him (all 5'4") with his cap on his head, his toothless grin,
coming down Rohns Ave. from the store.� (Smile)� How people loved him and
trusted him as a safe person to share with.� He was a man of integrity and
honor and that was so important to me as I developed into a woman while in
his care.� He never told an off color story in my presence and never took
our Lord's Name in vain.� I am so blessed to have him as my Grandpa (smile)."
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