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Wilson, William Trent, born on April 3, 1931 in El Paso, Texas, died peacefully at home with his family October 6, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol S. Wilson; sisters, Doris Steinle and Deda Garlitz; four children, Molly Johnson, Kate Folwell, Peter Wilson, Sarah Grahn, and ten grandchildren. Trent moved to California in the early fifties to study art at UCLA, and received a Masters in art at Harvard. He spent two years in the army, at Fort Bliss, Texas, ending in 1956. After working at several advertising agencies in Los Angeles County, he opened his own business in 1972. Trent Wilson Advertising, Inc. focused primarily on housing development in the Orange County area. Trent was also active in the local music recording business. Trent is remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. His passions included music, art, food, friends, bad puns, family and a strong faith in Jesus Christ.

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Published by Orange County Register on Oct. 15, 2010.

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Brian Peelle

November 13, 2010

Trent and Carol showed the deepest kindnesses to my wife, Barb, me, and our family. With their life example, they showed us responsible living. They rented us the house next door to theirs on North St in Anaheim for several years. During those years, because of them, we were able to save up for a down payment on our own home. We would never have been able to get our home without them. Having them as neighbors, and with their kids there, too, were wonderful years. Trent was a disciplined, intelligent, hard-working, godly man. What a legacy he has left, not only to his own family, but to many others touched by his generosity and practical living. Such a remarkable man of God!

diana penunuri

October 21, 2010

I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Wilson when he was my family's neighbor on North Street in Anahiem. As kids, we played with Molly, Kate Peter and Sarah and attend their vacation bible school. Such fond memories. The Penunuri family has only great memories of a great man. Condolences to Mrs. Wilson, and Family! ..... Diana Penunuri and Penunuri Family.

Cathi Phillips

October 21, 2010

What an awesome man! He raised a wonderful Godly son, Pete, who is much like his father - a devoted husband & father. He leaves a powerful legacy! Our world needs more dads like him! Our prayers go out to the family and their loss. Cathi & Steve Phillips

October 15, 2010

I worked for Trent in Santa Ana in the 70's and he was one of the best employers I have ever had. The world has lost a kind, compassionate man. I know he is now in God's Mansion. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Inez Segovia

Bill King

October 15, 2010

I knew Trent back when I was a printing rep. back in the 70s.He ran a great little ad agency & was liked by all.We printed quite a few jobs for Trent. He always had a nice word for all & worked hard. I was a former Art Director for various ad agencys So we related & got along well. My condolences go out to his family

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