William “Wallace” McFarland

November 17, 1920 – July 31, 2002

W. W. Wallace McFarland, 81, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away July 31, 2002. Born in Kiefer, Oklahoma November 17, 1920, he graduated from Perry High School.

A World War II veteran, he was a quality control inspector for Cessna Hydraulics in Hutchinson, Kansas, for over 20 years following his first career as a surveyor and crew manager for seismograph companies.

Wallace was an accomplished wood and metal worker and a recognized inventor with patented and licensed creations ranging from log splitters to calculators for ultrasonic weld inspections. He was a kind, gentle and generous soul who taught all by deeds, not words.

Wallace is survived by his wife of 61 years, Norma Lee; son, James W. and daughter-in-law, Diana A. of Tempe, Arizona; sisters, Opal Evans, Wanda Phillips and brother, James A. McFarland, of Oklahoma; granddaughters, Cynthia McFarland, Shelly Daniels and Tami Rameiez, of Lawrence, Kansas; and Debra Adkins, Independence, Missouri; step-grandchildren; Kathleen and Kevin Keith and Kayleen Coker, of Tempe, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Yolanda Cook, Tonganoxie, Kansas; 12 great-grandchildren and 20 nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Joyce McFarland and Marsett McAnally.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2002, at Grace Hill Cemetery in Perry. Rev. Tim Boggess will officiate.