Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flushing, Michigan
1934 - 2018
WILSON, Ralph Edward – Of Flushing, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Flushing Presbyterian Church, 5010 North McKinley Road, Flushing, Reverend Teresa Peterson officiating.
Burial in Acacia Park in Beverly Hills, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Flushing Presbyterian Church/Family Promise.
Visitation 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Mr. Wilson will be at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service.
Ralph was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 5, 1934, the son of the late Odette (Forten) and Ralph Wilson and was a resident of Detroit, MI, Livonia, MI, West Bloomfield, MI Union Lake, MI, Waterford, MI, Atlanta, MI, Las Vegas, NV and Flushing, MI.
On August 27, 1955 he married his to-be wife of 61 years, Susan Wilson (Wyllie) and she preceded him in death on May 16, 2017.
He was a member of Flushing Presbyterian Church.
Ralph loved living on Union Lake, snowmobiling at Canada Creek Ranch, being a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather; Little League Coach; CPA on first attempt 1958; Grace Presbyterian Fast Pitch Team, DIFCO Laboratories Comptroller/CFO and Canada Creek Ranch Board of Directors.
Ralph is survived by his sister, Odette (Wilson) Wolfe;
sons, Kenneth (Kimberly) Wilson and Robert Wilson;
granddaughters, Kara (Wilson) Mitchell, Kayla Wilson, Pamela Wilson and Rachel Wilson;
great-granddaughter, Kinley Mitchell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan on May 16, 2017.
Dear Wilson Family, We've been out of town and just learned of Ralph's passing. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Ralph's contributions to Canada Creek Ranch were immeasurable. With our sincere sympathy
Gary and Jo-Carole Zechel
November 17, 2018 | Atlanta, MI | Friend
We were sad to learn of the passing of Ralph. He was a really nice and pleasant man. Its not easy to lose a parent. I heard that his great grand/daughter said when she heard about grandpa Wilson. She said Ill bet Hes really glad to be in heaven. Hes probably hugging grandma and Jesus. She said it so innocently. Wish we could all think of death in that way.
Our thoughts and prayers r with all the family at this time.
Lonnie and Carol Hampton
November 15, 2018 | Otsego, MI | Family
We are saddened to hear that Mr. Wilson passed away, he was a very nice man and patient. Anne Fontana
November 15, 2018
It is with great sadness that the Frances Matus family (Jim, Joe, Tom & Dave) learned of the passing of a dear friend and great neighbor. Whenever we visited Mom, we could always look forward to Ralph's smile and friendly conversations whether about the Tigers, Red Wings, his kids or grand kids. We always felt comfortable knowing that our mom was so blessed to have Ralph and Sue as her neighbors. Both will be deeply missed.
November 13, 2018
