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Wayne Wilson Obituary

Wayne Robert Wilson, 65, of New River, Arizona passed away on August 9, 2005. He was a true cowboy at heart and the chairman of the board of the Desert Foothills Community Association (DFCA) which sponsors the Cave Creek Fiesta Days PRCA rodeo in April each year. Born in Clauson, Ml then moving to Detroit, Ml where he grew up, graduated from Cooley High School in 1958, joined the army and started his family. He and his family settled in Wisconsin where his love for horses began. In 1984 he moved to New River, AZ to continue his career as Director of Customer Services with GTE Communications. Wayne was admired by his peers, loved by his friends and family, and a hero to his children and grandchildren. His passing was sudden, the world has lost a true hero; he will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bob" Wilson of Carney, MI. He is survived by his wife Katherine Chandler Wilson: son Chris Wilson of Glendale, AZ; daughters Roberta Wilson of Arlington, TX, Cheryl DeBickero of Long Boat Key, FL, and Rebecca Wilson of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren Kelly and Kimberly Wilson, Robbie Gekeler, and Renee, Micah, Rachel DeBickero; brothers Carl Wilson of Brighton, Ml and Virgil Wilson of Little Rock, AR; mother Marguerite Wilson-Buck of Sun City West, AZ. Viewing will be on Sunday, August 14 from 5-7 pm and the services will be held on Monday, August 15 at 10 am; A. L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to DFCA, P.O. Box 647, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 in care of Wayne Wilson Memorial Fund.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2005.

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Joel Griffin

August 16, 2005

Mr. Wilson was one of the last great men to walk this earth. His passing was, and still is, tragic and untimely. There is no way to convey the sorrow that I feel for his family and friends.



I can remember when I was a young boy, I didn't want to be an astronaut, scientist or a doctor... I wanted to be a true American cowboy, just like Mr. Wilson. Now I strive to become the man that he was. I long to achieve the level of greatness that he earned so effortlessly.



Mr. Wilson will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.

Gene Barkan

August 16, 2005

You kept me on the right path with GTE and then with Siemens. It wasn't always easy. You will be missed.

Claire Comnick

August 15, 2005

Wayne was such a big influence in many lives. He will be truly missed. My prayers to out to his family at this sad time. I'm sure he is with our dear Lord organizing a rodeo! God Bless.



Dennis and Claire

Bob & Janna Scott

August 15, 2005

Sheryl, Dave, Renee, Micah, & Rachel,



Janna & I send our deepest condolences to you and your Father's extended family. Undoubtedly the suddeness of your loss has to be much more acutely felt. We trust the Lord will comfort all who loved and lost your Dad & Grandpa. May all be drawn to the hope we have in Christ. Much love in Christ, Bob & Janna

Diana M. (Dee) Hawes

August 14, 2005

To the Family of Wayne R. Wilson, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Wayne. My heart goes out to all of you and I wish I could be there. I pray that God will give you all the strength to get thru this trying time. Eternal rest unto Wayne oh Lord and may his soul rest in peace. Love dee

Duane Washkowiak

August 14, 2005

Wayne and I worked together at Siemens Transmission Systems here in Phoenix for about 4 years together, his office was next to mine. He was a caring, compasionate man and we had many things we had worked on together and he always cared about doing things right. He will be missed, my sympathies to the family!

Doug & Nancy Rapp

August 14, 2005

Wayne Wilson was a fine man and good neighbor since his arrival in New River. We will miss seeing him ride past the house and his friendly smile and greeting. He will be missed greatly by many members of our community. Godspeed Wayne.

Tinya Jones

August 13, 2005

Mr Wilson a wonderful man he was a very caring and helpful person .It was an honor to take care of him as a patient .I enjoyed gettting to know him and of his love of horses and love of hunting and of how much love he had for his family and friends . I will alway remember just how caring a man he was he was always so concerned and always asked how my father whom he knew and who lives in new river by him. To the family and friends of Wayne he will be greatly missed he was and always will be remembered as a great man and a true friend to one man in new river who realy needed one at times. So I thank you and god bless .







It was an honor just to meet

such a man as him you are all

in my prayers .

Kathy

August 13, 2005

My heart aches for you, the surviving family & friends of this wonderful man. I know that the Angels have wrapped their loving wings around you to help you down this difficult road. Please know that you are in the prayers of so many...those who know you & those who have never met you...but feels your pain.

Ken & Marie Booher

August 13, 2005

Dearest katherine,Chris,Bert, Sheryl,Becky,and grandma and spouses. we wish we could be with you and share your grieve.we know he is in a better place and died doing what he liked to do.ken and I feel we have lost a great friend in his passing.He will be missed by a lot of people back here in the midwest.May God be with you during this trying time. p.s. Bert, you did a beautiful writing. You can be proud. Love all of to all of you! Marie

John & Dorothy Mocko

August 13, 2005

Wayne was a dear friend from the year 1965. We moved to Arizona in 1983 and I was partly responsible in getting him an interview at GTE. When he transferred to Phoenix it was truly his home. He loved the southwest and being able to ride his horses and be with friends and family. As was stated earlier, he was truly a real cowboy and he will be missed by all. Our sympathy to the family. We know how much his family meant to him. He was truly a HERO.

STEVE AND LORI BRINGSOSEN

August 13, 2005

I'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER WAYNE AT KELLY'S GRADUATION PARTY LAST YEAR. HE HAD SOOO MANY CHRIS AND WAYNE STORIES. THERE WAS SO MUCH LAUGHTER THAT DAY. WE REALLY ENJOYED HIS COMPANY.HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED!!!!

STEVE AND LORI

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