Wilson, Eldon Gordon

Eldon Gordon Wilson 1933 ~ 2019
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Eldon Gordon Wilson
1933 ~ 2019

Husband, Father, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Son… Heaven has taken another great one.

Eldon was born in Craigmyle, Alta. and raised in the Victor area.

Eldon was a kind, gentle soul and will be missed for many things: his contagious laugh, patience, and his steady hand.

Eldon loved music, a good party and his large loving family. He touched many lives and will be missed by all.

Eldon is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Vi; Children: Deb (Myles) Smith, Kevin (Judy) Wilson, Laura (David) Schnurer and Wanda (Marvin) Molzan as well as his 13 grandchildren: Josh, Derek (Monica), Natasha (Dustin), Tyrel (Leslee), Jenna (Logan), Michael (Ashley), Ryan (Lauren), Miranda (Sean), Clark (Ashley), Kyle (Janelle), Kerry (Brittany), Jeremy (Ashley), and Trevor (Katie); and his 19 great-grandchildren: Oakland, Tylee, Kenlee, Eldon, Remi, Georgia, Aiden, Ruby, Shelby, Morgan, Kohen, Gavin, Brielle, Nate, Emily, Ben, Trinity, Quinnlee, and Sawyer. Eldon is also survived by sister Bernice Pincombe; sisterin- law Arlene Herzog; brothers-in-law: Don (Bev) Hall, David (Barb) Hall, Dennis Pickersgill and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Celebration of Eldon’s life was held at the Hanna Community Centre on Wed., July 17, 2019, at 2 p.m.

Donations in memory of Eldon are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, 28 Oki Drive Calgary, Alta, T3B 6A8, or to a charity of one’s choice. Hanna Funeral Services Ltd., entrusted with the care and arrangements; 403-854-5956, www.hannafuneral.ca.

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