Frank WILSON Obituary
1929 - 2011
On September 14, Frank Wilson of Bellingham, WA passed away at 82 years of age after a long struggle with dementia. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ann, children, Joe (Linda), Kit (Ross), Mandy (Bob), Erick (Nancy), Chris (Pam), Brad (Darlene), Rebecca (Norman), 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Frank was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Bowling Green University and later obtained his PhD in Speech Pathology at Northwestern University. In 1974 Frank and Ann moved with their family to Edmonton. Frank was the Dean of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta until his retirement in 1992.
At Frank's request there will be no funeral.
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Tracy Gott
November 29, 2011
I was a student of Dr. Wilson's in the late 80's. I looked forward to his classes and fondly remember his intelligence and sense of fun. He really was quite a character! I am very sorry to hear of his passing.
My condolences to his family.
Sherry Whalen
October 3, 2011
Brad Darlene & family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Anne Lopushinsky
September 27, 2011
I was privileged to have Dr. Wilson as an amazing professor for voice disorders, in addition to being a student during his time as Dean of the Faculty. For years he conducted Voice Clinics and brought speech-language pathology students to the Glenrose, where I worked, to demonstrate nasendoscopic views of the vocal folds. My office was on the way to the lab, and I was often the 'voluntold' subject as I was not a gagger. I always enjoyed his energy and passion and larger than life personality.
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
John Sych
September 26, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Frank's passing. I have many fond memories of working with him at the UofA.I thoroughly enjoyed our fishing trip together. His fondness for food and introducing new eateries were delightful experiences.My sympathies to you and your family.
John Sych
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September 25, 2011
I was saddened to read of the passing of Dr. Wilson. He and I spent many hours in the sound booth of AV in the Clinical Sc. Bldg. during his tenure in Rehab. Our daughter Denise recalls baby sitting for you. You were both kind to my wife Diana and I after retirement in 1995 when we visited with you in Tucson while we were wintering in Mesa and again when stayed with you in Bellingham.
During breaks in our recording sessions the conversation frequently turned to food. There were many recommended establishments and I am please to say we were able to enjoy some of his favorites.
I shall always remember Dr. Wilson with fondness and respect. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Dennis Bower, Audiovisual, retired, Faculty of Medicine
Diana Bower, Denise Libicz (Bower)
Gary Prideaux
September 25, 2011
Ann, you have my deepest condolences.
Gary Prideaux
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