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Mary Wilson Obituary

Wilson, Mary Jo

December 10, 1947 - September 2, 2022

Preceded in death by parents, Gaylord and Betty Johnson; and brother, Gary Johnson. Survived by husband Larry Wilson; son, Dan Boliver, Jr. (Wendy); stepson, Troy Wilson (Jackie); stepdaughter, Tamara Messerole (Jay); six grandchildren, Tyler Wilson, Mikayla Wilson, Cody Boliver, Katie Boliver, Kendall Messerole and Keaton Messerole; one great-granddaughter, Remi Boliver; sister, Julianna Glumac of San Francisco.

Mary Jo and Larry were the owner / operators that started Betty's House, Inc., a home for Alzheimer clients in 1991, opened a second house in 1993 and ran this business for 15 years.

There will be no services due to the long distance between Omaha and Rancho Mirage CA where she has lived the past seven years. Gifts to the local Alzheimer's Association.
Published by Omaha World-Herald from Sep. 9 to Sep. 11, 2022.

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Monte and Kathi Bratberg

September 9, 2022

We just heard about Mary Jo passing! So sorry for your loss! Hope you have many good memories of your life together to help you through this difficult time! You are in our prayers! Kathi and Monte Bratberg

Denise lehman

September 9, 2022

So sorry for the loss of Mary Jo! My thoughts & prayers are with you Larry & the family. I was so close to her when we lived in Omaha. I will miss her. Denise

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