Obituary of Wallace R. Scribner

Wallace R. Scribner, Jr., 88, passed away at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine on March 18, 2010. He was a former resident of Strong and currently resided at the Maine Veteran’s Home in South Paris. Wallace was born September 17, 1921 to the late Wallace Sr. and Effie Wyman Scribner of Stratton and Coplin Plantation. He graduated from Stratton High School and married Madelene Huff who would become his wife for over 60 years. Wallace enlisted in the Army Air Corps and became an airplane mechanic. He and Maddie enjoyed their travels to the many bases where he was stationed throughout the United States. After completing his tour of duty, he settled in Concord, N.H. where he began the trade of auto-body technician. The couple later moved to Industry, Maine living on Clearwater Lake. Scrib, as he was known to friends, worked for many years at Horn Motors in Farmington. His journey continued to Strong, where he purchased and renovated an old Masonic Hall as a home for his growing family. He established his own business in Farmington known as Scrib’s Auto Body, and was well regarded throughout Franklin County for his excellent mechanical and auto restoration skills. He also worked part-time for E.L. Vining & Son. In Scrib’s spare time, he loved hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He and Maddie enjoyed many camping trips in their fifth-wheel throughout Maine and Canada. They also spent many wonderful hours at the “Harris-Pasture” cabin which Scrib built on East Kennebago Mountain. It was a destination for wonderful get-togethers and cook-outs with family and friends. Wallace is survived by one brother, Sheridan Scribner of Eustis; daughter Linda Osgood and husband David of Alaska; sons Jerry Scribner and wife Nicole Morin-Scribner of Belgrade and Jay Scribner and wife Marjorie Edgerly Scribner of Kingfield; five grandchildren, Michael Luce and wife Mandy of New Sharon, Matt Luce of New Vineyard, Valeda Scribner of Redondo Beach, California, Karli Ellis and husband Bobby of Otisfield, and Kelsey Scribner of Kingfield; three great-grandchildren, Isabella Luce of New Sharon, Jonathan Luce of Strong, Brenan Ellis of Otisfield, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be missed by all. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Madelene Scribner; three brothers, Bruce, Leo and Vern Scribner; and one sister, Hilda Wharton. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Maine Veteran’s Home in South Paris for their professional and caring services. Many thanks also go out to Pam Love for her dedicated care giving. At Wallace’s request, there will be no formal funeral services. Funeral arrangements under the care of Cremation Services of Belfast, Maine. Condolences may be offered at www.directcremationofmaine.com