How to resolve AdBlock issue? Wally was born on May 26, 1929, in Fresno. After his high school years in Madera, he spent time working and hiking at Camp Curry in Yosemite Valley.
Wally enlisted in US Navy, and was stationed on Guam. He served on the USS Charra during the Korean War.
After his naval service, Wally started his career at State Farm Insurance located in Berkeley in 1952. He held positions in the accounting and data processing department. In 1954 he transferred to the Southern California Office.
In 1963, he and his family relocated to Santa Rosa after State Farm moved the new regional office there. Wally was promoted to shift supervisor. He developed long lasting relationships with his coworkers at the “Farm.” Wally continued his career with State Farm for 31 years, until it was time to pursue a second career.
Wally became a Realtor in 1984 where he worked as an agent for Frank Howard Allen in Santa Rosa. He later became their office manager. He was able to transfer his supervisory skills from State Farm to his real estate venture.
In 1989, Wally, and his wife, Jan, relocated to Cobb. He joined the firm of Noble Realty. He spent approximately 15 years showing properties in Lake County. He was a active member and past president of the Lake County Board of Realtors. He also was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Clearlake Branch and a Rotarian in Clearlake and Rohnert Rotary Club.
In 2004, Wally and Jan relocated to Ukiah. Wally volunteered at the senior center in Ukiah and assisted a computer class. He was active member of the garden club. He was always fond of growing roses and working in the yard and playing the piano.
Wally loved bowling and tennis. He was a member and officer for the Santa Rosa Tennis Club and member of the La Concha Racquet Club.
Wally is survived by his wife, Jan; son, Skip Wellman (Carol) of Rohnert Park; daughter, Cindy Burnett (Coe) of Maui, Hawaii; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his son, Stephen Wellman.
A celebration of life is being held at the end of May in Ukiah.
Please share your loving memories of Wally by signing his online guestbook at www.JonesAndLewis.com and www.legacy.com.
