Walley was my fourth cousin through his mother, Phyllis Richmond Duncan.
Wallace LaMar Duncan, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia after a valiant battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 22, 2008, at the age of 70.
Walley was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1937, to Phyllis Richmond and LaMar Corless ("Bill") Duncan, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent his childhood there with his parents and four darling younger sisters, Dotti, Connie, Lori, and Reenie, who he loved dearly and who never failed to make him laugh—however much he teased them. In 1957 Walley relocated to Northern Virginia, where he remained until his death. From his first marriage to Barbara, Walley had three children, Berney, Richey, and Ashley. Subsequent to his divorce, he and Donnetta were married in 1978 and expanded their family with children Kristi, Whitney, and Andrew.
Walley was a man of charisma, wit, and impeccable style—in fact, he always said that if he hadn't pursued law, he would have opened a men's clothing store, which no doubt would have changed the face of men's fashion. He also was a car enthusiast, and was featured in a Salt Lake newspaper at the early age of three for his uncanny ability to identify every make on the road. As the article puts it, "An asset to almost any police auto theft bureau would be Wallace Duncan's camera eye. He calls 'em swiftly and accurately." "Car-minded Walley" went on to own several Porsches, one of which he entered in an antique show and all of which were a source of great pride and enjoyment.
Walley had a booming, distinctive voice that will never be forgotten. He was a member of the a cappella choir in high school, and formed a quartet with his friends that lasted well into college. In the early years, Walley spent many a night "entertaining" his family with his guitar, singing country songs, and occasionally playing trumpet riffs. The kids fondly remember long drives in the Porsche with Dad singing along to old Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson songs.
Walley spent many joyous days golfing at Washington Golf and Country Club, Springfield Golf Country Club, and at courses around the country. He loved fishing, and enjoyed many adventures with his close friends and family in the mountains of Montana as they fly-fished, rode horses, and burned the midnight oil making jokes and telling stories. When he wasn't playing golf or fishing, Walley enjoyed watching football, and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports.
Walley always kept an immaculate garden at his Arlington home, and he stunned the neighborhood with his festive (and plentiful) Christmas lights every year. The life of the party, Walley always loved a good celebration. In September we were fortunate to be able to share a warm evening with him and his wide circle of friends and family to celebrate his 70th birthday. He gave a lovely birthday speech, and surprised us all by forcefully blowing out his many candles without any help from his kids!
Walley grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah where he affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University and Summa Cum Laude from Washington College of Law, American University where he received his J.D. degree on a Pearle Mesta academic scholarship. Walley also graduated with honors from Georgetown Law Center where he received his LL.M degree and was awarded the E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship for graduate study in trial advocacy. From 1962 to 1965 he was Special Assistant to the Solicitor, United States Department of the Interior, where he specialized in natural resource and development programs. He joined a large Arizona firm in 1965 as Managing Partner, Washington D.C. office and was Washington Counsel for the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission and the Salt River Project. From 1982 until the reallocation of the electrical output of Hoover Dam was resolved in 1987, he was Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada. In 1971 he formed the law firm of Duncan & Brown, and at the time of his death was president of the firm which is now Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. He specialized in public rate consulting and litigation as well as environmental and natural resource law.
Walley will be remembered affectionately by his many family members, friends, clients, and colleagues. He was a man of charisma, wit and impeccable style, a loyal friend and mentor to many. He enjoyed golf, fly-fishing, watching football and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports. His distinctive, "larger than life" persona made him a favorite of all who knew him.
In 2003, Walley was diagnosed and successfully treated for lung cancer. After a rapid decline in his health, Walley was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He passed away shortly after his first round of chemotherapy.
He was survived by his wife, Donnetta; his children from his first marriage to Barbara Vincent, Berney, and Ashley (Josh) MacFarland; Whitney, Andrew and Kristi Hansen from his marriage to Donnetta; his grandchildren, Lauren, Alex, Madelyn, and Heather; his mother, Phyllis; and his sisters, Dotti (Gary) Brockbank, Connie (Jim) Cannon, Lori (Richard) Boyer, and Reenie (Kimball) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his son, Richey and his father, LaMar.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Februry 28th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the National Funeral Home located at 7482 Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia. A Viewing in his honor was held on Wednesday, February 27th 2008 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the National Funeral Home.
Walley was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services at the National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Virginia.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 12 Noon at the Edgehill Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1750 South 1500 East in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Friends and Family attended a gathering in Walley's honor immediately following the service at the home of Dotti and Gary Brockbank at 4163 Abinadi Road in the Olympus Cove area of Salt Lake County, Utah.
REST IN PEACE.
Wallace LaMar Duncan, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia after a valiant battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 22, 2008, at the age of 70.
Walley was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1937, to Phyllis Richmond and LaMar Corless ("Bill") Duncan, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent his childhood there with his parents and four darling younger sisters, Dotti, Connie, Lori, and Reenie, who he loved dearly and who never failed to make him laugh—however much he teased them. In 1957 Walley relocated to Northern Virginia, where he remained until his death. From his first marriage to Barbara, Walley had three children, Berney, Richey, and Ashley. Subsequent to his divorce, he and Donnetta were married in 1978 and expanded their family with children Kristi, Whitney, and Andrew.
Walley was a man of charisma, wit, and impeccable style—in fact, he always said that if he hadn't pursued law, he would have opened a men's clothing store, which no doubt would have changed the face of men's fashion. He also was a car enthusiast, and was featured in a Salt Lake newspaper at the early age of three for his uncanny ability to identify every make on the road. As the article puts it, "An asset to almost any police auto theft bureau would be Wallace Duncan's camera eye. He calls 'em swiftly and accurately." "Car-minded Walley" went on to own several Porsches, one of which he entered in an antique show and all of which were a source of great pride and enjoyment.
Walley had a booming, distinctive voice that will never be forgotten. He was a member of the a cappella choir in high school, and formed a quartet with his friends that lasted well into college. In the early years, Walley spent many a night "entertaining" his family with his guitar, singing country songs, and occasionally playing trumpet riffs. The kids fondly remember long drives in the Porsche with Dad singing along to old Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson songs.
Walley spent many joyous days golfing at Washington Golf and Country Club, Springfield Golf Country Club, and at courses around the country. He loved fishing, and enjoyed many adventures with his close friends and family in the mountains of Montana as they fly-fished, rode horses, and burned the midnight oil making jokes and telling stories. When he wasn't playing golf or fishing, Walley enjoyed watching football, and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports.
Walley always kept an immaculate garden at his Arlington home, and he stunned the neighborhood with his festive (and plentiful) Christmas lights every year. The life of the party, Walley always loved a good celebration. In September we were fortunate to be able to share a warm evening with him and his wide circle of friends and family to celebrate his 70th birthday. He gave a lovely birthday speech, and surprised us all by forcefully blowing out his many candles without any help from his kids!
Walley grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah where he affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University and Summa Cum Laude from Washington College of Law, American University where he received his J.D. degree on a Pearle Mesta academic scholarship. Walley also graduated with honors from Georgetown Law Center where he received his LL.M degree and was awarded the E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship for graduate study in trial advocacy. From 1962 to 1965 he was Special Assistant to the Solicitor, United States Department of the Interior, where he specialized in natural resource and development programs. He joined a large Arizona firm in 1965 as Managing Partner, Washington D.C. office and was Washington Counsel for the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission and the Salt River Project. From 1982 until the reallocation of the electrical output of Hoover Dam was resolved in 1987, he was Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada. In 1971 he formed the law firm of Duncan & Brown, and at the time of his death was president of the firm which is now Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. He specialized in public rate consulting and litigation as well as environmental and natural resource law.
Walley will be remembered affectionately by his many family members, friends, clients, and colleagues. He was a man of charisma, wit and impeccable style, a loyal friend and mentor to many. He enjoyed golf, fly-fishing, watching football and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports. His distinctive, "larger than life" persona made him a favorite of all who knew him.
In 2003, Walley was diagnosed and successfully treated for lung cancer. After a rapid decline in his health, Walley was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He passed away shortly after his first round of chemotherapy.
He was survived by his wife, Donnetta; his children from his first marriage to Barbara Vincent, Berney, and Ashley (Josh) MacFarland; Whitney, Andrew and Kristi Hansen from his marriage to Donnetta; his grandchildren, Lauren, Alex, Madelyn, and Heather; his mother, Phyllis; and his sisters, Dotti (Gary) Brockbank, Connie (Jim) Cannon, Lori (Richard) Boyer, and Reenie (Kimball) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his son, Richey and his father, LaMar.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Februry 28th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the National Funeral Home located at 7482 Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia. A Viewing in his honor was held on Wednesday, February 27th 2008 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the National Funeral Home.
Walley was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services at the National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Virginia.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 12 Noon at the Edgehill Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1750 South 1500 East in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Friends and Family attended a gathering in Walley's honor immediately following the service at the home of Dotti and Gary Brockbank at 4163 Abinadi Road in the Olympus Cove area of Salt Lake County, Utah.
REST IN PEACE.
Walley was my fourth cousin through his mother, Phyllis Richmond Duncan.
Wallace LaMar Duncan, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia after a valiant battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 22, 2008, at the age of 70.
Walley was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1937, to Phyllis Richmond and LaMar Corless ("Bill") Duncan, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent his childhood there with his parents and four darling younger sisters, Dotti, Connie, Lori, and Reenie, who he loved dearly and who never failed to make him laugh—however much he teased them. In 1957 Walley relocated to Northern Virginia, where he remained until his death. From his first marriage to Barbara, Walley had three children, Berney, Richey, and Ashley. Subsequent to his divorce, he and Donnetta were married in 1978 and expanded their family with children Kristi, Whitney, and Andrew.
Walley was a man of charisma, wit, and impeccable style—in fact, he always said that if he hadn't pursued law, he would have opened a men's clothing store, which no doubt would have changed the face of men's fashion. He also was a car enthusiast, and was featured in a Salt Lake newspaper at the early age of three for his uncanny ability to identify every make on the road. As the article puts it, "An asset to almost any police auto theft bureau would be Wallace Duncan's camera eye. He calls 'em swiftly and accurately." "Car-minded Walley" went on to own several Porsches, one of which he entered in an antique show and all of which were a source of great pride and enjoyment.
Walley had a booming, distinctive voice that will never be forgotten. He was a member of the a cappella choir in high school, and formed a quartet with his friends that lasted well into college. In the early years, Walley spent many a night "entertaining" his family with his guitar, singing country songs, and occasionally playing trumpet riffs. The kids fondly remember long drives in the Porsche with Dad singing along to old Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson songs.
Walley spent many joyous days golfing at Washington Golf and Country Club, Springfield Golf Country Club, and at courses around the country. He loved fishing, and enjoyed many adventures with his close friends and family in the mountains of Montana as they fly-fished, rode horses, and burned the midnight oil making jokes and telling stories. When he wasn't playing golf or fishing, Walley enjoyed watching football, and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports.
Walley always kept an immaculate garden at his Arlington home, and he stunned the neighborhood with his festive (and plentiful) Christmas lights every year. The life of the party, Walley always loved a good celebration. In September we were fortunate to be able to share a warm evening with him and his wide circle of friends and family to celebrate his 70th birthday. He gave a lovely birthday speech, and surprised us all by forcefully blowing out his many candles without any help from his kids!
Walley grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah where he affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University and Summa Cum Laude from Washington College of Law, American University where he received his J.D. degree on a Pearle Mesta academic scholarship. Walley also graduated with honors from Georgetown Law Center where he received his LL.M degree and was awarded the E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship for graduate study in trial advocacy. From 1962 to 1965 he was Special Assistant to the Solicitor, United States Department of the Interior, where he specialized in natural resource and development programs. He joined a large Arizona firm in 1965 as Managing Partner, Washington D.C. office and was Washington Counsel for the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission and the Salt River Project. From 1982 until the reallocation of the electrical output of Hoover Dam was resolved in 1987, he was Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada. In 1971 he formed the law firm of Duncan & Brown, and at the time of his death was president of the firm which is now Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. He specialized in public rate consulting and litigation as well as environmental and natural resource law.
Walley will be remembered affectionately by his many family members, friends, clients, and colleagues. He was a man of charisma, wit and impeccable style, a loyal friend and mentor to many. He enjoyed golf, fly-fishing, watching football and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports. His distinctive, "larger than life" persona made him a favorite of all who knew him.
In 2003, Walley was diagnosed and successfully treated for lung cancer. After a rapid decline in his health, Walley was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He passed away shortly after his first round of chemotherapy.
He was survived by his wife, Donnetta; his children from his first marriage to Barbara Vincent, Berney, and Ashley (Josh) MacFarland; Whitney, Andrew and Kristi Hansen from his marriage to Donnetta; his grandchildren, Lauren, Alex, Madelyn, and Heather; his mother, Phyllis; and his sisters, Dotti (Gary) Brockbank, Connie (Jim) Cannon, Lori (Richard) Boyer, and Reenie (Kimball) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his son, Richey and his father, LaMar.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Februry 28th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the National Funeral Home located at 7482 Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia. A Viewing in his honor was held on Wednesday, February 27th 2008 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the National Funeral Home.
Walley was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services at the National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Virginia.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 12 Noon at the Edgehill Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1750 South 1500 East in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Friends and Family attended a gathering in Walley's honor immediately following the service at the home of Dotti and Gary Brockbank at 4163 Abinadi Road in the Olympus Cove area of Salt Lake County, Utah.
REST IN PEACE.
Wallace LaMar Duncan, beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Virginia after a valiant battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 22, 2008, at the age of 70.
Walley was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1937, to Phyllis Richmond and LaMar Corless ("Bill") Duncan, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spent his childhood there with his parents and four darling younger sisters, Dotti, Connie, Lori, and Reenie, who he loved dearly and who never failed to make him laugh—however much he teased them. In 1957 Walley relocated to Northern Virginia, where he remained until his death. From his first marriage to Barbara, Walley had three children, Berney, Richey, and Ashley. Subsequent to his divorce, he and Donnetta were married in 1978 and expanded their family with children Kristi, Whitney, and Andrew.
Walley was a man of charisma, wit, and impeccable style—in fact, he always said that if he hadn't pursued law, he would have opened a men's clothing store, which no doubt would have changed the face of men's fashion. He also was a car enthusiast, and was featured in a Salt Lake newspaper at the early age of three for his uncanny ability to identify every make on the road. As the article puts it, "An asset to almost any police auto theft bureau would be Wallace Duncan's camera eye. He calls 'em swiftly and accurately." "Car-minded Walley" went on to own several Porsches, one of which he entered in an antique show and all of which were a source of great pride and enjoyment.
Walley had a booming, distinctive voice that will never be forgotten. He was a member of the a cappella choir in high school, and formed a quartet with his friends that lasted well into college. In the early years, Walley spent many a night "entertaining" his family with his guitar, singing country songs, and occasionally playing trumpet riffs. The kids fondly remember long drives in the Porsche with Dad singing along to old Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson songs.
Walley spent many joyous days golfing at Washington Golf and Country Club, Springfield Golf Country Club, and at courses around the country. He loved fishing, and enjoyed many adventures with his close friends and family in the mountains of Montana as they fly-fished, rode horses, and burned the midnight oil making jokes and telling stories. When he wasn't playing golf or fishing, Walley enjoyed watching football, and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports.
Walley always kept an immaculate garden at his Arlington home, and he stunned the neighborhood with his festive (and plentiful) Christmas lights every year. The life of the party, Walley always loved a good celebration. In September we were fortunate to be able to share a warm evening with him and his wide circle of friends and family to celebrate his 70th birthday. He gave a lovely birthday speech, and surprised us all by forcefully blowing out his many candles without any help from his kids!
Walley grew up in Salt Lake City and graduated from East High School and attended the University of Utah where he affiliated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from American University and Summa Cum Laude from Washington College of Law, American University where he received his J.D. degree on a Pearle Mesta academic scholarship. Walley also graduated with honors from Georgetown Law Center where he received his LL.M degree and was awarded the E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship for graduate study in trial advocacy. From 1962 to 1965 he was Special Assistant to the Solicitor, United States Department of the Interior, where he specialized in natural resource and development programs. He joined a large Arizona firm in 1965 as Managing Partner, Washington D.C. office and was Washington Counsel for the Arizona Interstate Stream Commission and the Salt River Project. From 1982 until the reallocation of the electrical output of Hoover Dam was resolved in 1987, he was Special Deputy Attorney General for the State of Nevada. In 1971 he formed the law firm of Duncan & Brown, and at the time of his death was president of the firm which is now Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. He specialized in public rate consulting and litigation as well as environmental and natural resource law.
Walley will be remembered affectionately by his many family members, friends, clients, and colleagues. He was a man of charisma, wit and impeccable style, a loyal friend and mentor to many. He enjoyed golf, fly-fishing, watching football and cheering on his children as they played competitive sports. His distinctive, "larger than life" persona made him a favorite of all who knew him.
In 2003, Walley was diagnosed and successfully treated for lung cancer. After a rapid decline in his health, Walley was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He passed away shortly after his first round of chemotherapy.
He was survived by his wife, Donnetta; his children from his first marriage to Barbara Vincent, Berney, and Ashley (Josh) MacFarland; Whitney, Andrew and Kristi Hansen from his marriage to Donnetta; his grandchildren, Lauren, Alex, Madelyn, and Heather; his mother, Phyllis; and his sisters, Dotti (Gary) Brockbank, Connie (Jim) Cannon, Lori (Richard) Boyer, and Reenie (Kimball) Fisher. He was preceded in death by his son, Richey and his father, LaMar.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, Februry 28th 2008 at 11:00 AM at the National Funeral Home located at 7482 Lee Highway in Falls Church, Virginia. A Viewing in his honor was held on Wednesday, February 27th 2008 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the National Funeral Home.
Walley was laid to rest following the conclusion of the funeral services at the National Memorial Park in Falls Church, Virginia.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2008 at 12 Noon at the Edgehill Ward Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 1750 South 1500 East in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Friends and Family attended a gathering in Walley's honor immediately following the service at the home of Dotti and Gary Brockbank at 4163 Abinadi Road in the Olympus Cove area of Salt Lake County, Utah.
REST IN PEACE.
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