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1930 - January 9, 2023

Wallace Lee “Wally” White was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up as one of three sons, graduated from Warren High School, then attended Butler University in Indiana for two years. In 1950, Wally was drafted into the Army and deployed to Seoul, Korea. He was honorably discharged when the tour was complete. In 1957, Wally graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a minor in Psychology; he was soon employed by Omar Bakery as Personnel Manager. In 1959, Wally was transferred to Omaha, Nebraska, continuing as Personnel Manager, for Continental Baking Company (CBC). In 1962, he was again transferred, this time to Denver, Colorado where he chose to live the remainder of his life. Wally retired from CBC after 35 years as Human Resources Manager, a role he used as an opportunity to help others transform their lives.

Music was integral to Wally’s life. He played trombone in High School, the Army Band, and in the marching band at Capital University where he met his wife Sylvia Ann Meyer as they played trombone together in the marching band. After college, he played trombone in the Denver Concert Band, and passed along his love of the instrument and passion for youths by teaching many young people to play. Singing also brought joy to Wally who sang tenor in the Colorado Chorale for 22 years, in a Men’s Quartet, and in the Chancel Choir of his church. He also enjoyed touring on his bike, and woodworking. Wally leaves behind a legacy of deep faith in our loving God that grounded the provision of a stable home where all of his family’s needs were met. His survivors include his beloved wife, Sylvia, of 64 years, daughters Karen White and Kathryn (Patrick) Dorbin, grandsons Eric (Lauren) Dorbin, Benjamin Dorbin, and Daniel (Joanna) Dorbin; his brothers John White (DeLand, Florida) and Joseph White (Indianapolis, Indiana). Wally’s parents, Joseph Lee Nelson White and Helen Shilling White, predeceased him. Wally died comfortably in the compassionate care of Lutheran Hospice’s Collier Inpatient Center sta . Wally’s Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10001 W 58th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado, 80002. omas T. Uchida, 94, of Bellefonte, formerly of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Centre Care. Born on July 31, 1928, in Seattle, Washington, he was the son of the late Toshikiyo and Sada (Iwanaga) Uchida. On March 19, 1953, he married his beloved wife, Mary (Okagawa) Uchida, who preceded him in death in 1991, after sharing over 38 years of marriage together. omas worked at several golf shops over the years after his retirement. He loved to play golf and looked forward to playing at Belles Springs Golf Course with his son-inlaw’s father, the late Dick Knupp, Sr., and good friends, Chuck Brown, Bob Royer, Pete Mason, and Bob Schae er.

Donations may be made to King of Glory Lutheran Church in Arvada, CO, and/or to Lutheran Hospice at the Collier Inpatient Center.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Con ict from 1953 until he was honorably discharged in 1955 to complete the rest of his commitment in the Army Reserves. During his time in the service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He then went to work as a Passenger Service Agent for UAL until his retirement in 1982.

Gri s, Hazel and Louis Nemkov, Peyton, Jameson, Janiah, Taleigh, and Odin Tyner.

In addition to his wife, Mary, and parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Miyoko Kodama.

An inurnment service will be held on ursday, February 2, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at Olinger Highland Morturary and Cemetery, ornton, Colorado.

12735 W 58th Ave · 80002 · 303-420-1232

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Confessions: 8am Tue-Fri; 7:30am & 4:00pm Sat

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:30am, 5:30pm

He is survived by his children, Susan Knupp (Richard) of Bellefonte, Julie Gri s (Richard) of Cimarron, Colorado, and Donna Irvin (Brian) of Arvada, Colorado; seven grandchildren: Lindsay Knupp, Maya Knupp, David Gri s, Sara Nemkov, Amy Gri s, Jason Tyner, and Michael Tyner, and nine great grandchildren: James and Ellie

In lieu of owers, memorial contributions in memory of omas may be made to any of the following organizations that were very near and dear to him and his family: Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation at www.alzheimersprevention. org, American Brain Foundation at www. americanbrainfoundation.org, or to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) at www.dav. org Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.