Wallace Irwin
1875–1959 (age 84)
Author/Journalist
Biography
Wallace Irwin spent a lifetime translating curiosity into lively prose, delighting readers with journalism that balanced wit and empathy. His books and columns opened doors to distant places while inviting audiences to laugh at the foibles of everyday life.
He cherished the craft of observation and remained grateful for the opportunity to chronicle the human story, a vocation remembered fondly by those who knew him and by those who visit his grave at Cave Hill Cemetery.