Patsy Ruth Wallace

Patsy passed away at Iowa Methodist Hospital on January 11, 2021. Her children have planned a Celebration of Life Service at Central Presbyterian Church, in Des Moines, on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00 am for family and friends.

Immediately following the service, there will be a luncheon reception at the church for those in attendance. There is much to celebrate, share and remember in honor of Patsy's life. Bring your memories and stories from over the years.

Patsy was born to Floyd and Clover (Linton) Green on May 17, 1926 in Des Moines, IA. She was the oldest of three children, one brother and one sister. She graduated from Lincoln High School in January, 1944. In 1944 and ’45, she spent some weekends visiting her childhood sweetheart, Billie Wallace, then a Naval Air Corps Cadet in WWII, while he was stationed in Illinois, Iowa City, and Ottumwa. In 1945, Patsy traveled to Pensacola, FL where Billie was stationed for his final phase of training. Billie and Patsy were united in marriage on October 3, 1945 and over time blessed with four children.

In 1963, Patsy went to work as a mortgage loan closer at Home Federal Savings and Loan. In 1975, she became Vice President of the Mortgage and Loan department. After retirement in 1980, Patsy had a great life traveling, playing golf, and spending time with her family.

Patsy is preceded in death by her husband, Billie B., and her parents.

Patsy is survived by her four children, Tam (Rick) Ellars, Scott (Linda) Wallace, Melody (Bryan) Wallace, and Lori (Dave) Keebler; brother, Lloyd Green; sister, Betty Lou Branco; 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Patsy Wallace can be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Central Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA.