Wilbur, George H. age 89, of Edina, died at Mt. Olivet Careview Home on 9/19/08 and was buried at Ft. Snelling Cemetery. He is survived by Mary Lou, his wife of 68 years; two sons, James (Sandra) Wilbur of Londonderry, VT and Thomas (Candyce) Wilbur of Lynn- wood, WA; daughter-in-law, Nancy Wilbur of Edina; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was born in Humbird, WI. He moved to Minneapolis in 1937 where he had a successful sales career in the paper industry. He served in WWII and was active in Toastmasters, Masons, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church and Colonial Church of Edina. He was a gentleman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, avid golfer, bridge player and a man with many friends. If so desired, memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Careview Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Mary Lou, sorry for you loss, but I'll always remember the two of you and how you both were such a marriage, one I aspire to. Where did he get his grace and manners? You are blessed, I know your heart is heavy, but your light will continue to shine. Love your friend Rebecca Jacobson
Rebecca Jacobson
September 28, 2008 | Edina, MN
Dear Tom and family,
Our hearts go out to all of you over the loss of your father and husband. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Mark and Mary
mark and mary birkeland
September 24, 2008 | Minnetonka, MN
My thoughts are with your family. Mary Lou and George were good friends of my parents Dorothy and Bob Curle. George sold paper to my Dad at Curle Printing. When I was learning to golf as a teenager George used to invite me to join him and Mary Lou at Braemer Golf Course. He was a very good golfer. He will be missed. My thoughts are with your family at this time.
Don Curle
September 23, 2008 | Chaska, MN
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of George this past week.
May the sorrow of the moment be replaced with the many good memories he left us.
Jerry & Ar Dette Gustafson
Jerry & Ar Dette Gustafson
September 23, 2008 | Edina, MN
To the family of George Wilbur:
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with George during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team
Fairview Hospice
September 23, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
