Robert G. Wilson

1934 - 2019

It is with sadness that we note the passing of Robert G. Wilson on October 15. Bob was born in Eden, NC to Peter and Madeline Wilson on May 26, 1934. He received his medical degree from the University of North Carolina. His professional life took him to Cincinnati for his residence in dermatology. He served as a physician in the US Army and was stationed in Berlin where he was the American doctor on a four-month rotation at Spandau Prison. After his military service, he spent most of his professional life in Salt Lake City where he married his wife, Barb. He was involved in medical politics and ethics and was President of the Utah Medical Association. He served as spokesperson for the Utah State Medical Association and hosted many educational programs. Weekends found him hiking and exploring Southern Utah.

In 1984 Bob moved his family to Prescott where he continued to practice dermatology.

His peers and patients admired Dr. Bob for his diagnostic skill. He was awarded Public Citizen of the Year in Prescott, awarded by the National Association of Social Workers.

He founded Arizona Health Decisions, an effort to educate the community about bioethics and health care policy. He continued his passion for hiking in Arizona and Southern Utah. In 1995 Bob and Barb moved to Carefree and he opened a private practice in Black Canyon City. He took up golf and while he proved it was a great way to spoil a good walk, he enjoyed the fellowship with his friends. Bob will be remembered as the most enthusiastic North Carolina Tarheels fan this side of the Mississippi, and for his creative lapidary skills, for his preference for CWW and his bright spirit and enthusiasm for all he undertook. He believed that everyone had a story to tell and he was always ready to listen. He had the ability to see good things in unexpected places and talents in unexpected people.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carolyn and brother Charles. He is survived by his wife Barb, sons Bob Wilson, Jr., David Wilson(Harriet), Todd Nelson, Lance Nelson and Clay Nelson, sister Bette and beloved grandchildren Bob and Katie Wilson (Bob), Hannah and Claire Wilson (David) and James and Sami Nelson (Todd.)

Donations may be made in Bob's memory to The Grand Canyon Trust,2601 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, Az 86001 or to Foothills Caring Corps P.O. Box 831, Carefree, Az. 85377