David Lee Wallace Jr.

David Lee Wallace Jr. was a natural leader whose winning presence allowed him to take control of various situations with ease. Equipped with a clear and calculating focus, he possessed a tough-minded, “take charge” attitude. He had the ability to make even routine situations seem exciting, and he was at ease with the role of playing problem solver. David always sought out the scene of where the action was. Sociable, analytical and pleasant, David was an individual who enjoyed life’s challenges.

His parents were David Wallace Sr. and Joyce Best Wallace. Always able to express himself well, David possessed strong interpersonal skills. He was optimistic in his outlook on life and was able at all times to be open and direct in his communication. Armed with a great wit, David was raised to be accepting of others and to implement a strong personal work ethic.

Blessed with a balanced attitude, David was able to relate well with others. His occasional role as family mediator gave him the opportunity to ease tense situations when they occurred. David was raised with two siblings. He had two older sisters, Katerina and Davida. David had a strong desire to be treated fairly and would readily offer others the same fairness in return.

As a young child, David showed his creative ability in many ways. He was outgoing and animated. David enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. In his spare time he liked music.

Known to others as a focused, logical, open-minded and somewhat driven individual, David was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. His curious nature was spurred by his ability to maximize his personal learning style through employing a hands-on approach. He was good with facts and had an excellent memory. He graduated from Bonanza High School in 1982. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers.

Friends and acquaintances found David an easy man to get to know, and those close to him would often praise his open, practical style of communication and relaxed approach to life in general. David was uncomplicated and straightforward in his relationships, which allowed him to accept people for what they were. While growing up, some of his best friends were Jimmy, Patrick, and Robin.

Very much like a kid himself, David identified with the inquisitive and creative side of his children’s personalities. He was able to direct his energy and spontaneity towards helping his children acquire added common sense skills. David was blessed with four children; Crystal, Jocelyn, Leilani, and David, III.

David was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, David’s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions. Gifted with an incredible ability to read body language, David was able to positively manipulate situations and motivate others in order to get a task completed. He was a good negotiator who enjoyed new challenges. David could multi-task, and he was endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing him to think beyond standard norms when it came to resolving issues in his work environment. His primary occupation was as a Youth Parole Unit Manager.

David was an Air Force veteran. David was a cool thinker who could handle himself well in a crisis. David saw action for Desert Storm. He showed leadership qualities and could make tough decisions when he was called upon to do so.

David enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. He had something of an artistic flair in many of the things that he did. He put this creativity toward all of his pastimes. His favorite pursuits were singing, music, and producing. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Because he liked to take risks, David was a perfect match for athletics and exercise. He was enthusiastic and confident about these activities. Recreational sports included basketball. David was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed watching his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were football.

David held close traditional values and as a result, faith was important to him. He was a member of New Life Seventh Day Adventist Church. During that time, he was baptized in 1978; he was a minister of music, youth leader and a head elder.

Travel and vacations were experiences that David truly enjoyed. He preferred to seek out excitement wherever he went and he was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back with an atmosphere of “live and let live.” He was willing to leave his plans open and flexible, just in case something more interesting came along. Favorite vacations included a cruise to the Eastern Caribbean and Big Bear Lake.

He is survived by his children Crystal, Jocelyn, Leilani, David; sisters Davida, Katrina; parents David and Joyce. Services were held at Palm Mortuary and Mountainview Seventh Day Adventist Church. David was laid to rest in Boulder City at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

David was the kind of person who could win others over easily. A concrete communicator, he relied on his senses to increase his involvement and awareness of others. He was always able to provide amusing repartee to his friends and acquaintances, offering a seemingly endless supply of quips, anecdotes, jokes and stories. If David had a theme song written about him, it might well have been “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He enjoyed his life and the experience of living it. This is how everyone will remember David Lee Wallace Jr.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Downtown Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.