Facer_Wallace Neal_18 Jul 1923
LAYTON, Ut- Wallace Neal Facer died on June 27, 2000 at his home with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born in Malad, Idaho on July 18, 1923 and lived a life that included happiness, family and adventure. He will be remembered by those around him as a loving husband, father, brother and a cherished friend.
Neal was born in Southern Idaho to his parents, Lucy Williams and Willard Facer. He had seven siblings: Ila, Elmo, Rula, Jack, Sherman, Carol and Alma.
Neal was a veteran of World War II, serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in several states throughout the country prior to an extended tour of duty in England and France during the war. He was very proud of his military service and of his country. He was also proud of his brothers and sister who served their country during and after the war.
In 1952, Neal married Audrey E. (Betty) Kirkpatrick from Challis, Idaho. She became his companion and dearest friend through 48 years of marriage. Neal was loved dearly by his three daughters and their families: Patricia DeHerrera and her husband Steve, Joy Facer and Russ Mellor, and Jean Facer and Steve Decker. Neal has two grandsons, Nathan DeHerrera and Michael DeHerrera: and four granddaughters, Mindy Facer, Monica Greenway, Madison Facer and Jackie Decker. He also had two great-grandchildren.
Throughout Neal’s life, he loved to go fishing, watch softball games and travel with his best friend, Betty. He took his family on many trips and supported all of them in their lifelong endeavors. He spent many hours watching his grandkids and taking them on fun and happy adventures. He was always busy with his brother, Sherm, fishing or working together on Sherm’s farm. He was also very proud of his racecardriving brother, Alma. He shared many happy birthdays with his little sister, Carol, and he had fun times visiting Rula in South Dakota. Neal was very close friends with Betty’s dad, Bill Kirkpatrick. They loved to spend time hunting and fishing together in the mountains of Idaho.
Neal showed everyone he was around what a kind and generous person he was. He was dearly loved by his family and friends and he will be in our hearts forever.
A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2000 at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 North Fairfield Road. Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2000 at the mortuary and Neal will be buried in the Malad, Idaho cemetery at noon on Thursday.