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DONALD NEIL WILSON
JUNE 6, 1948 - JULY 9, 2024
Don was born in Oakland CA on June 6, 1948 and died in Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on July 9, 2024. He was 76 years old.
He was a lifelong hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He grew up on San Leandro CA attended Pacific High School, graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Photojournalism and entered a fulfilling and heroic 32 year career in Firefighting ascending to the rank of Battalion Chief with Newark Fire Department
He retired in December 2004 to his forever home in Carsson CIty NV with his wife Peggy, enjoying many wonderful Harley rides, RV trips, glorious vacations in Mexico, Hawaii, North Carolina, Alaska and a truly memorable trip to Ireland with family. He was active for many years in Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, was on the Board of Directors and loved shooting skeet and trap at Capital CIty Gun Club . He was a long time Raiders and SF Giants fan. He had so many wonderful friends that he kept in touch with-firefighters, gun club members, hunting and fishing buddies, school friends and neighbors.
He leaves behing his loving wife of 28 years Peggy Green-Wilson, his sons Brian Wilson (David) and Dave Wilson (Meghan) grandchildren Hannah and Henry, brother Doug Wilson (Terri) dear cousings, nieces, nephews and in-laws
He was predeceased by father Alan Wilson, mother Helen DaMant Wilson and brother Ron Wilson
There will be a Celebration of Life August 10, 2024 at 5 PM at the Plaza Event Center 211 E. 9th St., Carson CIty
Special thanks for the stellar care of the nurses, doctors and therapists at Carson Tahoe Medical Center and Carson City Fire Department for their respect and honor
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John Statler (1966)
I lived in Mulford Gardens just a few blocks away from Doug and his brothers. Back ikn the 5th and 6th grades we played in the streets and in the tidal areas.
Doug introduced me to the old Filmore Auditorium in our senior year (after that I never got enough of the place).
Doug and Mark Tunison (also in the neighborhood) were on the Vikings swim team, With their support, in my senior year, I decided to take; a chance with the team. I bet I was the only senior to be on the jr varisty team.
I had my struggles in school but I tell you my friendships with the Wilson boys meant a lot to me.
I was sorry to see that Ron passed on, He introducted me to the Rolling Stones by playing a 45 on a portable record player - the speaker was so bad I couldn't understand a thing ·· LOL·· but I got the jist of it!
Lots of love to you Don and Ron.
John Statler
Medford, Oregon
Richard Savino (1966)
Don was a great classmate and a great Viking. RIPRonald Cueba (1966)
Don and I were on the yearbook staff at Pacific. He is the staff photographer and he could always be counted on to get his assignment done on time. Good guy and he will be missed.
Michael Brotsis (1966)
I remember don at Pacific high. He was a good person and very friendly to everyone. As years pass on are classmates are slowly passing on. it be nice we had another class reunion. It be nice people could get together once a year- like Olive Garden in local area
Michael Brotsis (1966)
I remember don at Pacific high. He was a good person and very friendly to everyone. As years pass on are classmates are slowly passing on. it be nice we had another class reunion. It be nice people could get together once a year- like Olive Garden in local area
Jerry Almand (1966)
Don grew up a block away from me in Mulford Gardens. Don was the only person that shared each and every class year with me from kindergarten through 7th grade at James A. Garfield grammar school. His mom was a den mother to our neighborhood Cub Scout pack for a time which gave me the chance to know his brothers as well. Notably, their home sported a very large moose rack attached to the garage fascia. That spoke to the love of hunting and outdoor recreation activities of the family. Don, along with Terry Kerns and I, would later become firemen in Bay Area commuities. Rest in peace my fellow childhood friend.
Clifford Nannini (1967)
Don and I had parallel careers in Newark, advancing through the ranks at about the same pace. We often met at incidents that required both fire and police. He was professional and caring and I was always happy to collaborate with him on calls, and later on administrative projects. Don’s presence was always welcomed and he will be missed.
Phyllis Baker (Lively) (1966)
Rest in peace fellow classmate, Don Wilson. Deepest Sympathy to Don's family and friends.
Jaci Rivosa (Gamaza) (1966)
I knew Don at Pacific High and as a member of the swim team. He was a good person to know. I always enjoyed his company and I was happy to see him at our 50th Class Reunion in 2016. My condolences to Peggy and their family. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.