Deputy Village Manager Passes Away at Age 57

Village of Barrington Deputy Village Manager Jim Wallace passed away this week. According to the village website, he started working for the village in 1996 as the Building and Zoning Officer. Wallace's obituary from Davenport Funeral Homes is as follows: 

James C. "Jim" Wallace Jr., 57, was born July 24, 1954, to James C. and Dionysia (nee Mackrie). He passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at his home in Lake Zurich. Jim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Connie; his sons, Dave (Katy) and Nick Wallace; grandchildren, Callie and Cecilia Wallace; sisters, Jane Wallace, Barbara (Ken Rinderknecht) Wallace and Dinah (Bruce Nadler) Wallace; and niece and nephew, Amanda Schomer and Danny Fitch. He was preceded in death by his parents.

"It was clear to anyone who knew our dad, that mom was the love of his life and the center of his world. He was the proud parent of both of us who never stopped being the perfect role model, and the most adoring and loving grandfather to Callie and Cecilia. Dad embodied the rare combination of intelligence, creativity, compassion and generosity that allowed him to be a larger than life personality whose charisma charmed everyone, including old ladies and babies as he was known to say. To say his sense of humor and wit were defining characteristics does not do him justice. His unyielding work ethic and desire to grow and learn were lessons he taught us all; whether at the office, reading the dictionary to us after dinner, drafting plans for a future project, or simply researching topics of conversations with friends. Dad was an avid learner who never stopped growing and encouraging others to do the same. Those of you who have met Jim even once know these things to be true. Ours is truly a great loss today, but what we gained from having him a part of our lives will be with us forever."

Visitation will be 3 to 9 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St. (Lake-Cook Road) Barrington. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, his family will be accepting donations to be used to create a college fund for his grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to www.davenportfamily.com. Call 847-381-3411 for information.

Information from Davenport Funeral Home