Karen Wallace

Sunset – Our amazing Mom, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Grandma passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Mom was born August 24, 1937 in Plymouth, Utah, the daughter of Thomas E. Hawes and Trellys Jones Hawes. She was raised in Tremonton, Utah with siblings Craig, Lucille, Uldene, Ronnie and Boyd.

Mom married Ronald J. Davis and together they had one son Terry and two daughters Cathy and Sherrie. They were later divorced. Then on December 13, 1968 she married David H. Wallace and with this union he brought one son and five daughters. We became one BIG family. This was the beginning of all our adventures, fishing, hunting and camping trips and, of course, the Wallace tours.

Among Mom’s conquests, she was an excellent cook, seamstress, confidant, matchmaker and, best of all, a true friend. She was admired by all. Mom LOVED bowling. She was involved in bowling for over 50 years. She held many different positions throughout the years. Mom was nominated into the Utah Bowlers Hall of Fame in 2012. She was so happy and proud of that moment in her life.

Mom worked as an election judge for many years. She also worked in the school lunch program. Most important, she was the best Mom, Wife, Grandma and Friend and was held in high regard by everyone.

Mom is survived by Terry, Vince (Kathy), Karin (Mike), Laura (Jerry), Jacque (Sherman), Jeanne (Mike), Jolene (Carl), Cathy (Joel) and Sherrie (Warren), 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her two brothers Ronnie (Kim) and Boyd (Lyla) Hawes and her special dog Max. Preceded in death by husband David, one brother Craig, two sisters Lucille and Uldene, and one grandson Matthew Bolton.

Our family would like to thank all of Mom’s special neighbors, friends and caregivers for all of their help, love and support.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Clearfield City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Tremonton Food Pantry, P.O. Box 284, Tremonton, UT 84337 in the memory of Karen Wallace.