formerly of Macomb
Carol Ann (Vida) Wallen died December 29 in Mt. Lebanon, PA. Carol was born on May 4, 1949 to Joe and Inge Vida at St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, IL.
She graduated from Macomb Senior High School in 1967 and attended the University of Illinois before graduating from Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in suburban Cleveland in 1982. Carol began her career of caring as a cardiac nurse before moving to Pittsburgh in 1983. She then worked at St. Clair Hospital in the Emergency Department where she was recognized as a patient focused nurse throughout the course of her 25-year career. Carol loved bringing joy to children and relished celebrating her children’s accomplishments. In particular, Carol was a strident advocate for her special needs daughter Katie who thrived under her love.
Carol excelled at hosting lavish birthday parties that students and staff greatly enjoyed at both The Day School at the Rehabilitation Institute and the School for Blind Children in Oakland. She was named Volunteer of the Year at the Day School for her fund-raising efforts.
Carol is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Michael Glenn Wallen and three children Joseph Marshall Wallen (Pam Ryan) of St. George, UT, Zachary Michael Wallen (Maggie) of Cecil Township, PA and Kathryn Elizabeth Wallen of Upper St. Clair, PA, as well as her sister Mary Jo Fernandez (Ray) of Dallas, TX.
She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Inge Vida and sister Evelyn.
A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to the Verland Foundation, 212 Iris Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.
Dodsworth- Piper -Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
