Mr. Wallace Dann

On October 18, 2022, Wallace Dann died peacefully at his home at Mercy Ridge, surrounded by family. Born February 10, 1921 in Washington, DC, Wally later graduated from Forest Park High School, Baltimore, MD, in 1938. From 1940 to the end of the war in 1945, Wally served in the Navy at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and on USS Bristol, which was commissioned in March, 1945, in the Pacific. Wally was a Naval Reserve officer 1950 – 1968 attaining the rank of commander. He served as commanding officer of the Naval Security Group at the Naval Training Center at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. After the war, Wally attended evening law school at the University of Baltimore, graduating Cum Laude in 1950. In 1951, he and a classmate opened a law office in Dundalk. He left private practice to become an associate general counsel to the U S Army Quartermaster General in Washington. In 1953, he went back to private law practice. Wally was active in the Maryland Plaintiffs Bar Association, serving as its president and chairman of its education committee, and in the Maryland Bar Association, serving as chairman of its Legal Assistance to Military Personnel committee. Wally never completely retired, and remained a practicing attorney until his death. Upon moving to Timonium in 1960, Wally and family joined Epiphany Episcopal Church. Wally worked to help it become an independent parish, and was Chancellor of the Parish for many years. Wally was active in numerous civic groups, including the Masons, Saint George’s Society, Saint Andrew’s Society, Military Officers Association, American Legion, and Loch Raven Kiwanis Club. Wally became interested in many hobbies including history, photography, woodworking and winemaking. His favorite was wine making. He served as the first general counsel of the American Wine Society, won first prize for the best chardonnay wine at an AWS convention, and his wines won first prizes and on one occasion best in show at the Maryland State Fair. Most of all, he enjoyed the company and companionship of family and close friends. For many years, Wally vacationed in Lake Temagami, Ontario. He and family had innumerable hours exploring the lake and fishing, sometimes with people we met on the lake, many of whom have become good friends. Once, Wally caught a lake trout so large and heavy he couldn’t get it in the boat to weigh, measure, or photograph before releasing it back to the lake. He navigated around the lake, knowing landmarks and prime fishing spots that some of the locals didn’t know. Wally had an impressive memory. He could recount vividly episodes from his youth, including details of places and names. Numerous people have noted how Wally set an example to be emulated in the many ways he showed love for his wife of many years, Anne. Wally was preceded in death by his wife of over fifty years, the late Caroline Anne Jones Dann. He is survived by daughter Katherine P. Roberts, son Geoffrey Dann (Wendy Lofland), daughter Pamela D. Butler; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. We are all extremely thankful for the friendship and care shown by Darnell and Natalie Hudson and Will Hicklan. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Parish & Community Center 2216 Pot Spring Rd. Timonium, MD 21093 on Saturday, October 29th at 11:00 AM. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Francis Episcopal Parish & Community Center or Military Officers Assoc. of America (MOAA) Scholarship Fund P O Box 1824, Merrifield, VA. 22116-9917. ******************************************************************************* On October 18, 2022, Wallace Dann, beloved husband of the late Caroline Anne Jones Dann; dear father of Katherine P. Roberts, Geoffrey Dann (Wendy Lofland) and Pamela D. Butler; dear grandfather of Sonae Lofland, Keelan and Akira Dann, Matthew and Rachel Butler; dear great-grandfather of Warren and Enly Goodner; devoted brother of the late Gladys Bowen. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Parish & Community Center 2216 Pot Spring Rd. Timonium, MD 21093 on Saturday, October 29th at 11:00 AM. Please omit flowers, memorials in his name may be made to St. Francis Episcopal Parish & Community Center or Military Officers Assoc. of America (MOAA) Scholarship Fund P O Box 1824, Merrifield, VA. 22116-9917.

Mr. Wallace Dann

February 10, 1921 - October 18, 2022