     Wally and I became good friends when I was living in West LA, in 1985. When I vacationed in Santa Monica, we would meet for happy hour and dinner. Wally always knew the best places to dine and we shared many great times together. 
      When I was working on my Masters Degree and Doctorate,  and, putting together my memoir and photography books, about Yosemite, Wally was alway most supportive. 
      With many great memories, I'm blessed with our friendship and know that Wally is a very wonderful place.  

I knew Wally from Unity West church where he faithfully attended for years. He was always a ray of sunshine, impeccably dressed, warm and friendly with everyone, and frequently inclined to release his dancing spirit. He’d been a librarian at UCLA and continued to share his love of books by curating used books from different sources  and holding a book sale after service once a month, with proceeds benefitting the church. He was a dear man. 

Condolences to Wally's family. He was a patient of ours that we always looked forward to seeing. He always came in with a big smile and great attitude. He was a wonderful person. We will definitely miss him. 

May he rest in peace,

Dr. Michael Payne and Staff

Unc Wallerstein, an awesome man of God with wisdom beyond.  Fun loving, caring, expressive and very knowledgeable!   He loved his exercises and walking with neighbors who were really friends.  He loved his family always calling to make sure you were okay and if not, he'd often a word of encouragement...that all is not lost.  He truly valued life, love and miss you greatly. Luv Nita

My Godfather was an amazing man and a blessed human being...He left Baltimore to Go West as a Young Man when I was a year old, I'm 68 now...I'm proud and honor of my birth name because Godfather gave it to me and I love the story of how that happen and will cherish it forever...I miss him dearly.  What gives me peace is that, he is in God's house with all  the love ones that went before him, Peace & Blessings from your Godchild Colette 

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Joseph W Pegram

April 17, 1930 – July 30, 2022

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