Arnold Eugene Wilson, 81, loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, went home to his heavenly father Saturday, March 10, 2018, after a series of setbacks following a traumatic brain injury in August 2011. His devotion to his family and his faith in God supported him in these struggles, as well as throughout his life. He was deeply respected by all who knew him, but never took himself too seriously, sharing his great sense of humor in a light-hearted approach to each day.
Arnold was born to Lyle and Viola Wilson on the Weippe Prairie on Aug. 27, 1936. He attended school in Weippe, graduating in 1954 from Weippe High School, where he was in band and on the boxing and basketball teams.
Following high school, Arnold served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was called up for active duty during the Bay of Pigs invasion and reported to Fort Lewis in Washington.
Arnold married the love of his life, Sharry (Finke) Wilson, on Oct. 28, 1962. Arnold and Sharry were blessed to have a large and loving family, including four daughters, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren (with another to arrive in April). He raised his family with unconditional love, supporting each one with everything he had to give. He was his daughters' fiercest protector and champion.
Arnold was probably best known as a hard-working man who never complained. He worked at Hutchins Mill and then as a logger for Finke Logging, bucking logs on the landing until age 71. He worked with some of his best friends in the mill and logging, including Everett Martin, Don Webster, Tom Jared and Fred Miller. He also farmed with his dad and on his own property in Weippe, raising cattle and good timothy hay. He continued to deliver horse hay to customers until age 75.
Arnold loved the outdoors. He took his family camping and fishing and taught them all to ride horses, motorcycles, four-wheelers and snowmobiles, and how to drive cars when the time came. He drove kids and their animals in trailers all over, supporting their 4-H and rodeo royalty pursuits. He loved to laugh and sing along to classic country songs. He didn't attend church regularly, but demonstrated his faith by reading God's word in his home and using biblical principles as part of his parenting advice.
Arnold is survived by his four daughters; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters; and one brother.
Arnold's life will be celebrated June 15 in Weippe. The family will publish details for the celebration closer to that date. The family gratefully declines flowers and donations, but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted at: www.allvalleycremation.com/obituaries/Arnold-Wilson-2.
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20180318∼Arnold E. Wilson, 81, of Nampa, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home.
Funeral Home: All Valley Cremation, 1538 11th Ave. N., Nampa.
Published in Idaho Press Tribune on Mar. 11, 2018
Arnold was born to Lyle and Viola Wilson on the Weippe Prairie on Aug. 27, 1936. He attended school in Weippe, graduating in 1954 from Weippe High School, where he was in band and on the boxing and basketball teams.
Following high school, Arnold served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was called up for active duty during the Bay of Pigs invasion and reported to Fort Lewis in Washington.
Arnold married the love of his life, Sharry (Finke) Wilson, on Oct. 28, 1962. Arnold and Sharry were blessed to have a large and loving family, including four daughters, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren (with another to arrive in April). He raised his family with unconditional love, supporting each one with everything he had to give. He was his daughters' fiercest protector and champion.
Arnold was probably best known as a hard-working man who never complained. He worked at Hutchins Mill and then as a logger for Finke Logging, bucking logs on the landing until age 71. He worked with some of his best friends in the mill and logging, including Everett Martin, Don Webster, Tom Jared and Fred Miller. He also farmed with his dad and on his own property in Weippe, raising cattle and good timothy hay. He continued to deliver horse hay to customers until age 75.
Arnold loved the outdoors. He took his family camping and fishing and taught them all to ride horses, motorcycles, four-wheelers and snowmobiles, and how to drive cars when the time came. He drove kids and their animals in trailers all over, supporting their 4-H and rodeo royalty pursuits. He loved to laugh and sing along to classic country songs. He didn't attend church regularly, but demonstrated his faith by reading God's word in his home and using biblical principles as part of his parenting advice.
Arnold is survived by his four daughters; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters; and one brother.
Arnold's life will be celebrated June 15 in Weippe. The family will publish details for the celebration closer to that date. The family gratefully declines flowers and donations, but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted at: www.allvalleycremation.com/obituaries/Arnold-Wilson-2.
Published
LMT
20180318∼Arnold E. Wilson, 81, of Nampa, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home.
Funeral Home: All Valley Cremation, 1538 11th Ave. N., Nampa.
Published in Idaho Press Tribune on Mar. 11, 2018
Arnold Eugene Wilson, 81, loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, went home to his heavenly father Saturday, March 10, 2018, after a series of setbacks following a traumatic brain injury in August 2011. His devotion to his family and his faith in God supported him in these struggles, as well as throughout his life. He was deeply respected by all who knew him, but never took himself too seriously, sharing his great sense of humor in a light-hearted approach to each day.
Arnold was born to Lyle and Viola Wilson on the Weippe Prairie on Aug. 27, 1936. He attended school in Weippe, graduating in 1954 from Weippe High School, where he was in band and on the boxing and basketball teams.
Following high school, Arnold served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was called up for active duty during the Bay of Pigs invasion and reported to Fort Lewis in Washington.
Arnold married the love of his life, Sharry (Finke) Wilson, on Oct. 28, 1962. Arnold and Sharry were blessed to have a large and loving family, including four daughters, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren (with another to arrive in April). He raised his family with unconditional love, supporting each one with everything he had to give. He was his daughters' fiercest protector and champion.
Arnold was probably best known as a hard-working man who never complained. He worked at Hutchins Mill and then as a logger for Finke Logging, bucking logs on the landing until age 71. He worked with some of his best friends in the mill and logging, including Everett Martin, Don Webster, Tom Jared and Fred Miller. He also farmed with his dad and on his own property in Weippe, raising cattle and good timothy hay. He continued to deliver horse hay to customers until age 75.
Arnold loved the outdoors. He took his family camping and fishing and taught them all to ride horses, motorcycles, four-wheelers and snowmobiles, and how to drive cars when the time came. He drove kids and their animals in trailers all over, supporting their 4-H and rodeo royalty pursuits. He loved to laugh and sing along to classic country songs. He didn't attend church regularly, but demonstrated his faith by reading God's word in his home and using biblical principles as part of his parenting advice.
Arnold is survived by his four daughters; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters; and one brother.
Arnold's life will be celebrated June 15 in Weippe. The family will publish details for the celebration closer to that date. The family gratefully declines flowers and donations, but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted at: www.allvalleycremation.com/obituaries/Arnold-Wilson-2.
Published
LMT
20180318∼Arnold E. Wilson, 81, of Nampa, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home.
Funeral Home: All Valley Cremation, 1538 11th Ave. N., Nampa.
Published in Idaho Press Tribune on Mar. 11, 2018
Arnold was born to Lyle and Viola Wilson on the Weippe Prairie on Aug. 27, 1936. He attended school in Weippe, graduating in 1954 from Weippe High School, where he was in band and on the boxing and basketball teams.
Following high school, Arnold served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was called up for active duty during the Bay of Pigs invasion and reported to Fort Lewis in Washington.
Arnold married the love of his life, Sharry (Finke) Wilson, on Oct. 28, 1962. Arnold and Sharry were blessed to have a large and loving family, including four daughters, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren (with another to arrive in April). He raised his family with unconditional love, supporting each one with everything he had to give. He was his daughters' fiercest protector and champion.
Arnold was probably best known as a hard-working man who never complained. He worked at Hutchins Mill and then as a logger for Finke Logging, bucking logs on the landing until age 71. He worked with some of his best friends in the mill and logging, including Everett Martin, Don Webster, Tom Jared and Fred Miller. He also farmed with his dad and on his own property in Weippe, raising cattle and good timothy hay. He continued to deliver horse hay to customers until age 75.
Arnold loved the outdoors. He took his family camping and fishing and taught them all to ride horses, motorcycles, four-wheelers and snowmobiles, and how to drive cars when the time came. He drove kids and their animals in trailers all over, supporting their 4-H and rodeo royalty pursuits. He loved to laugh and sing along to classic country songs. He didn't attend church regularly, but demonstrated his faith by reading God's word in his home and using biblical principles as part of his parenting advice.
Arnold is survived by his four daughters; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; as well as two sisters; and one brother.
Arnold's life will be celebrated June 15 in Weippe. The family will publish details for the celebration closer to that date. The family gratefully declines flowers and donations, but prayers, condolences and memories are gladly accepted at: www.allvalleycremation.com/obituaries/Arnold-Wilson-2.
Published
LMT
20180318∼Arnold E. Wilson, 81, of Nampa, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, at his home.
Funeral Home: All Valley Cremation, 1538 11th Ave. N., Nampa.
Published in Idaho Press Tribune on Mar. 11, 2018
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