Wallace (Wally) Stewart Campbell
died October 7, 2020 at the
Whidbey Island home he shared
with his wife Sally.
Wally was a devoted husband,
father and grandfather. The final
weeks of Wally’s life were spent
at the place he loved the most
surrounded by his family and the
beauty of Honeymoon Bay. Wally is survived by his wife
Sally, three sons, Clark, John and Robert, their spouses and
six grandchildren.
Wally was born in Seattle August 26,1934. As a lifelong
Northwest resident, Wally attended Seattle Public Schools,
graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1952, and
earned a degree in civil engineering from Washington
State University. While at WSU, Wally became a member
of Phi Gamma Delta, and remained a lifelong supporter
of both WSU and the fraternity. Upon being called to
serve his country, Wally attended Officer Training School
in Newport, Rhode Island, and was deployed as an
officer in the Naval Construction Forces, known as the
Seabees. Following his military service, Wally enjoyed an
accomplished career with Peter Kiewit Corporation and
Stillwell Gerard Construction Co. Wally had a gift for
making the people around him laugh, feel valued, and
loved. He never lost contact with the many friends he
made throughout his life and believed strongly in giving
back to his community. He served on the board of the
Eastside YCMA, as an Elder and Deacon of the Mercer
Island Presbyterian Church and was a loyal supporter of
the Seattle Symphony, and Ryther. The Salish Sea and the
majestic mountains of the Pacific Northwest will forever
be his home.
Remembrance donations in Wally’s name can be
made to: The Eastside Chapter of the YMCA, c/o
Donor Services, 909 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA
98104. Ryther, 2400 NE 95th Street, Seattle WA 98115.
Family and friends are encouraged to share memories
at www.whidbeymemorial.com.