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Js
November 15, 2020
Mr. Wilt was instrumental in my sister´s and my development as middle school students. I will never forget the orchestra practices, rehearsals and concerts at the state fair. Thank you Mr. Wilt for teaching me how to play the cello and Cannon in D. Utterback middle school orchestra of 2001-2003.
Michael Orinski
October 11, 2019
Mr. Wilt expanded on my knowledge playing the cello. Although away from Tucson in the Navy for more than 17 years now looking at retirement, I find myself looking back constantly on what I want to do with the rest of my life Music teaching has crossed my mind. I can see in my son how music inspires him as Mr. Wilt saw it in me. Mr. Wilt has inspired and influenced me through music as every song with a cello brings back all the memories, concerts played under his direction. and those trips to the Grand Canyon. Always in my thoughts. Please know that Mr. Wilt will continue to impact people through multiplication of those he has already impacted.
Dennis O'Brien
March 5, 2011
I went to school with Nelson back in Grove City, Ohio in the 50's. He was a good friend and a real nice guy. I remember he was very interested in astronomy. I remember the two of us standing out in the cold on more than one winter's night looking at stars and planets through his telescope. Sorry to hear of his early passing, but glad to hear he seemed to have a full life and influenced the lives of many.
Miriam Lau
January 26, 2011
Mr. Wilt was my Orchestra teacher at Utterback many years ago, but I will never forget him. He had a way of teaching that sticks with you, and made me love music even more. I will never forget all the memories in that class. Canon in D will always be my favorite, and will forever be in my heart with the memory of you.
Adina Johnson
January 26, 2011
Mr. Wilt had a deep impact on my life as my orchestra teacher at Utterback. I will be forever thankful for the way he cared about each of his students and challenged us to do our best. His passing is a great loss to our community.
Andrea Butler Desjardin
January 23, 2011
Mr. Wilt was my orchestra teacher at Utterback. For 3 years, I spent every morning with him in 1st period lab orchestra. I always thought it was the best way to start the day. For 2 of those years I was also in his String Ensemble and I was so proud to be a part of that. He taught me so much and always believed in me. He gave us all so many great opportunities and memories to last a lifetime. He was a kind, caring man and everyone who knew him, loved him. I am so thankful to have had him in my life. I am sure he is up in heaven, still sharing his love for music!
Roni Ashford
January 22, 2011
There Are Angels Among Us - Nelson Wilt is One
Those of us whose lives were touched and graced by the kind, gentle, man and teacher, Nelson Wilt, are that much more fortunate.
May your Spirit Soar in glorious harmony, Mr. Wilt.
Charity Mcpheron
January 21, 2011
I was very honored to have been able to meet Nelson and take of him while at he was at the villa's. He was a sweet man and shared his love of his space book he got for christmas. I miss him already..I can say I know I have angel watching out for me in heaven.
Derrelyn Phelps
January 21, 2011
You were such a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to us all. Thank you so much for your tireless effort and never ending patience to make us the musicians we are today. You and your influence will be missed.
Andrea Duarte
January 21, 2011
Thank you for all of the musical knowledge you provided to me and my sister! You were a great teacher and we will alway be thankful for all of the wonderful middle school memories we were able to share with you in Orchestra...May you always rest in peace!
Katrina Falinski
January 21, 2011
Mr. Wilt was my orchestra teacher at Utterback many years ago. He instilled in me a great love for music... a love that I've been able to share with family and friends. My heart and thoughts go out to his family. He was amazing.
Elizabeth Lippman
January 21, 2011
Mr. Wilt will forever be my favorite Orchestra teacher. I also had the pleasure of being one of his students at Utterback Middle School about 10 years ago. He was an amazing, kind and sweet man. Rest in peace.
January 21, 2011
Mr. Wilt was always a class act. May you Rest In Peace. I loved working with you at Utterback.
Mace Bravin
Nayely Nunez
January 21, 2011
I had the great opportunity to have Mr. Wilt as my orchestra teacher at Utterback Middle school. He made it very easy to enjoy playing. He will be dearly missed.
My condolences go out to his family....
Dana Quinney
January 21, 2011
Farewell, Nelson, a wonderful friend -- kind, compassionate, talented, brave, lively, and fascinating. I will always be proud that he was my friend. He had a heart bigger than his bonfires.
Dana Quinney, Boise, Idaho
Pamela Haskell
January 21, 2011
Janelle and Andrew,
Your father was a very special guy. I especially loved his sense of humor and his true interest in everything around him. Condolences to you and your family.
Sarah Ashford
January 21, 2011
Mr.Wilt was a teacher, a mentor and a friend. His pressence in my life was monumental and I'm grateful for the years I spent learning under his direction. My condolences to his family, for their loss is also ours.
Becky Swivel
January 20, 2011
I had Mr. Wilt as an orchestra teacher at Utterback Middle School more than 10 years ago. To this day, I am so grateful to have had him as a teacher.
My condolences to Mr. Wilt's family. I hope you find comfort knowing his memory lives on in the thousands of students whose lives he touched.
Cori Hoag & Kevin Horstman
January 20, 2011
Condolences to Nelson's family and friends. He was a good and kind man.
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