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Donald Wilson Obituary
Donald Wilson, age 88, of Downers Grove, Il, formerly of Joliet, IL, retired from Illinois Bell in 1982 after 35 years a WW II Navy Aircorps Air Group 3 veteran, beloved husband for 64 years to
Lucille "Lu", nee Stokes, Wilson; loving father of John (Averel)
Wilson, Louise
Wilson and Mary (Donald ) Ambrose; cherished grandfather of Wistar, Bayard and Grant Wilson, also Kristin and Bradley
Ambrose; dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place Friday, May 9, 2008, 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515. Private inurnment at Columbarium of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Geneva, IL. Memorials to First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove would be appreciated. Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove, Westmont in charge of arrangements. Info:
630-969-0408
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Maureen Caster
March 29, 2009
I worked with Don at Plumb Line. My family and I visited him and Lu when we returned to Chicago a few years ago. He was a wonderful man and close friend. He will be truly missed. Our prayer go out to his family.
Jim Hogan
May 16, 2008
John and family, I was very sorry to hear of your father's passing. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Lynn Pries
May 11, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that Don's family had to lose him. I worked with Don back in the early 80's after his retirement, at a little garden center called The Plumb Line. We had great fun there and I will always remember him, a real gentleman and classy guy. May your happy memories comfort you.
Pete June
May 8, 2008
John and family,
I'm saddened to see that your dad has passed on. My prayers are with all of you. I'm just sorry that we cannot be there to share all the good memories. Maybe you could make some pigs-in-blankets and eat a few for me.
May God bless.
Pete
Susan Costigan
May 5, 2008
Dear John,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Sue (Klint) Costigan
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