Wade R. Ingrham

Wade Ingrham, of Midland, was born on April 19, 1922 and left this earth on Saturday, September 15, 2012. He grew up in Peoria, Illinois where he graduated from high school. Wade had a talent for machinery and he graduated from an extensive training school for professional machinists. He moved to California and acquired work as a machinist in 1941. At the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Imperial Japan, Wade returned to Peoria and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. Wade served during the war at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. While in Del Rio, Wade met the love of his life, Irmalee Newton and they were married December 14, 1943. After being honorably discharged from the Army Air Corps, Wade moved to Midland where he found work repairing office equipment. In 1947, Wade started his own office equipment business and retired from that industry in 1987. His many clients and customers remember him for his attention to detail and getting the right equipment for the job of his client, then maintaining it efficiently and cost effectively. Wade and his wife, Irmalee had been living in retirement since that time. Wade continued to enjoy his talent for fabricating implements and devices for his family and friends. His exceptional abilities extended to wood and metal working of many types. Wade is known across the nation for his unique and functional designs. Wade was extremely fond of the many dogs and cats he kept as companions for the family. Many of them were rescue animals. Also, Wade was a born again Christian of the Baptist denomination and lived a life that was a testimony of his faith.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Irmalee Ingrham, and their three children, Doran, David, and Diana. A graveside service is planned for 10:00a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Bob Porterfield officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.