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GEORGE WILDER Obituary
George Llewellyn Wilder, started his spirit journey on April 4th surrounded by those he loved and who loved him.
Born in Waldport, Oregon he grew up and lived most of his life in Humboldt County. George was a Vietnam Veteran who served his family and country proudly. He worked on fishing boats on his return and worked in the lumber mills. George returned to school and attended D-Q University (Tribal University) in Davis California earning two A. A. degrees in computer science and Native American Studies, this is also where he met his beautiful wife Elsie. He transferred to Humboldt State University where he received his B. A. in Social Science and Native American Studies. Upon graduation, he took the position of Director of Indian Education for Northern California Indian Development Council until he retired. George loved to hunt, especially duck hunting, and spent many hours getting his guns and equipment ready for the day. He was at home hunting on the Wilder/Ferris Family hunting grounds. Anyone that knew him knew that he was a lifelong supporter of the San Francisco Giants attending many games with his friends, but he loved the game even more when they would beat those Dodgers. George also loved his San Francisco Forty-Niners and just spending time watching any kind of sports or car shows.
Surviving are his wife of thirty years, Elsie, son John Lee (Selene), grandsons Alex and Devin, Brother Stanley Wilder, Dennis Costa (Erika), Brother in-laws, Alan Quinn, Bryan Griffin (Darlene), Stanley Griffin, Warren Griffin (Kristie), father in-law Stanley Griffin, Nephews, Stan Quinn, Scott Quinn, Shane Quinn, Ed Griffin, Zech Griffin, Noah Stanford, Kohl Stanford, Stanley Griffin IV, nieces, Leslie and Elsie. He is preceded in death by his beloved sister Lillian and his older brother Butch.
As per George's request there will be no viewing or service. He chose to be cremated so he could travel upriver to Karuk Counrty to Salmon Summit, and to take a ride with his nephew in his hot rod for one last road trip. But his heart will stay on the Klamath, with his wife.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wier's Mortuary Chapel.
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April 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace constantly in every way. May the Lord be with all of you.
~2 Thessalonians 3:16
Clifford Viale
April 11, 2019
George and I grew up together and lived close to each other. We both attended local Elementary and High School together. I considered him my best friend and picked him up for school on a regular basis when he was living with the Costa's. We spent a lot of time Duck hunting, cruising Eureka and just doing what Teenagers did back in the day. We lost touch after we both got Drafted during the Vietnam War. Occasionally over the years I would run into him at a grocery store in Eureka or at the Salmon Festival in Klamath and we would start reminiscing about old times and would have a few good laughs but there was never enough time to catch up because we were both usually on the run, but I always enjoyed talking to him. Rest in Peace my good friend and hopefully we will meet again. Clifford E. Viale
Mike Giacone
April 10, 2019
My name is Mike Giacone and I grew up on Bay Street in the house next door to the Wilders. George and I played ball together on the street and were good friends. I also knew Lillian, Butch, Ed Norton and Grandma (Lillian?). I'm sorry to hear about his passing but haven't been in touch for a very long time.
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