Dr. William C. Wilson

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DR. WILLIAM C. WILSON

May 24, 1925- May 6, 2006

Dr. William C. Wilson, 80, of Brawley, passed away Saturday, May 6, at his home in Brawley.
Dr. Wilson was born May 24, 1925 in Piqua, Ohio he was an only child. His father died on Aug. 11, 1937 when Dr. Wilson was 12 years old. In August of 1938 he became the youngest Eagle Scout ever in Ohio. His badge of honor was presented to him by his uncle the Speaker of the House at the State Capitol in Ohio. He graduated from high school May 1942 in Covington, Ohio.
Dr. Wilson joined the Enlisted Reserve Corp from June 1942 to Sept. 1942. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University in June 1943 in Delaware, Ohio. In 1943, went to active duty in the U.S. Army 98Th Ranger Division 1st Division and served in North Africa, Italy then to England and France and on D-Day went ashore at Omaha Beach up Point D'Hoc and was wounded in action at Bridge in Remagen. His Army awards included 1. Purple Heart 2. Bronze Star for Valor 3. ETO with 3 Battle Stars 4. Army of Accupation 5. Victory Medal 6. Combat Infantry Badge 7. Distinguished Expert Rifleman in all small arms. From 1945 to 1946 he was sent to University of Nancy in Nancy, France and spent time with the Army of Occupation interviewing German soldiers after the war he was appointed to West Point but chose medicine. In 1946, he came home back to Wesleyan Ohio the oldest male in his class. In 1948, graduated Cum Laude and was Phi Beta Kappa and married Virginia Fisher. Attended University of Oregon in 1950 and received his Masters in Science. Dr. Wilson attended the University of Cincinnati Medical School from 1951-1955. In 1955 his wife Virginia died of renal failure leaving him with two daughters, Chelle age 1 and Barbie age three. In 1955, he did his internship at Queen's Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1956, he married Margaret Gough his present wife and mother of son Cass born in 1959. They moved to the Imperial County in 1957 to work at the County Hospital. He opened his practice in Brawley, and was opened until March 1, 2000.
Dr. Wilson was also Chief of Staff at Pioneers Memorial Hospital from 1970-1971. on the Executive Commitee for 10 years at Pioneers Memorial Hospital, Secretary-Treasurer for Imperial County Medical Society for 25 years. He has been a diplomat of American Board of Family Practice from 1978-2000. William has always enjoyed world travel, and big game hunting. He has hunted in Africa 16 times. He belongs to the Safari Club International and was the 153rd person in the world to obtain all sheep of North America. He has numerous world records of big game. He collects first editions of African hunting and is an avid gin rummy player at Brawley Elks where he was a member for 27 years and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for 60 years.
Memorial service will be officiatedby Reverend Bob Myers of First Presbyterian Church Friday, May 12, at Walker Auditorium at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley, commencing at 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Margaret Wilson of Brawley; son, William Cassius Wilson V of Rescue, CA; daughters, Barbara Ellen Quick of Helena, MT and Yvonne Michelle Cannon of San Diego, CA; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren
Family suggest donations be made to: Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Foundation C/O Administration, 207 W. Legion Rd. - Brawley, CA 92227

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online from May 10 to May 11, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for William Wilson

12 Entries

Robin Wiest Littlefield

May 29, 2006

Dr. Wilson was a very important man to our family. Not only did he deliver me and my two sisters and brother. He saved Sandy's life after she drank lighter fluid and he raced her to the hospital, going 100 miles an hour, for emergency treatment. She was only a toddler, and spent more than a month at Pioneers in recovery. But she survived, and we owe it to Dr. Wilson and his quick reaction. Sandy was always afraid of Dr. Wilson's Jaguar, even though its speed, was responsible for getting her to the hospital in time... I think she equated it with the scary incident. Anyway, Dr. Wilson was a larger-than-life character for us four children. He was our next-door neighbor and we loved spending time in his den, filled with stuffed African animals. Our hearts go out to Mrs. Wilson, Barbara and Michele -- who were our favorite babysitters -- and Cass. With lots of love from all the Wiests, especially me! Robin PS Eddie now lives in their former house, next door to my parents!

Glenda Sulsar Denson

May 12, 2006

I just learned of Dr. Wilson's death by a phone call from Olga Salgado.My heart is so sad to learn of his death.I was Dr. Wilson's Medical Receptionist from 1976 to 1991 at which time I moved to Texas. I also worked with two wonderful ladies, Olga Salgado and Beverly Augusta.I think the four of us working together has been the happiest times of my working years.The four of us became a team. Dr. Wilson was one of the best employers I've ever had. We worked but we had lots of laughs and through some troubled time I went through while working for him, he was very kind, understanding and compassionate to me.He will always have a special place in my heart.He was not ony a good employer but a VERY good and knowledgeable doctor.THE BEST. Margo, my prayers are that God will give you, Michelle, Cass and Barb. strength,peace and guidance in this loss that I know all of you are now feeling.God be with you.Lean on HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

Isabell Wendell

May 11, 2006

Margo and Family:

I am sorry to hear of Dr. Wilson's death. He was my husband's and my doctor from the time he opened his office until he had to close. Peggy McCall referred us to Doctor and in later years we became friends of Erika Bilberry. Doctor and my husband, Bill, always talked of hunting. I've kept the nice write up from the paper of your hunting trips.

I'm from Imperial but am now living with my son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Pat Wendell.

Lisa Jennings

May 11, 2006

I would like to send my deepest sorrow for Dr. Wilson's family, he was a very good doctor,he had patience when necessary and stearness when needed he delivered my son and took care of me and my kids for some time, to this day I still wish he was practicing~~ Lisa Jennings Cabrera and children

Vicky Scoggins

May 11, 2006

To The Wilson Family, I was very sad to hear of the death of Dr. Wilson. He was my doctor for 22 years, and a very good doctor. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Sincerely,

Phil and Dawn Falkenstein

May 11, 2006

Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Dr. Wilson. Michelle, I remember in school when many of the kids our age were reluctant to express much of anything about our parents, you were the exception, keeping us informed of your dad's feats and deeds with a sense of pride that was and still is admirable. May a lifetime of memories help you all through this difficult time.

Anita Wilson

May 11, 2006

My prayers go out to Dr. Wilsons family. He was my DR. and delivered my son Christophor in 1978.

Socorro Cota

May 10, 2006

Our sympathy to your family for your loss. When we lived in Brawley, Dr Wison was my doctor.

May 10, 2006

We were saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Wilson. He was our good doctor while in Brawley. We hope the family will be comforted in knowing others care. Homer & Wanda Stiff

Bette Reyes

May 10, 2006

To The Wilson Family, Dr.Wilson was a great doctor who has treated and cared for so many people from Brawley.He will always have a special place in my heart.On April 23, 1963 he delivered my son Scott at Pioneer Memorial Hospital. Sincerely, Bette Wiest Reyes

John and Doni Soukup

May 10, 2006

Margo and family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Doc, what a great man! He will be missed by all. We send our sympathy to you and your family.

Toni & Bill Almaden

May 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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