Mr. Wilson was born June 13, 1938, in Denver. He was adopted by his parents, Ruth and Maurice Wilson. He graduated from South High School in Denver and Colorado State University with a degree in business.

He married Beverly Vasten-Frome on Feb. 3, 2009, in Montrose. She survives.

Mr. Wilson worked in management for United Airlines for 33 years. Prior to that he worked summers and winters at Estes Park Chalet, the Jerome Hotel in Aspen and the Redstone Lodge in Redstone.

He retired and moved to Cedaredge to be near his parents. He was a seasonal employee for the U.S. Forest Service on Grand Mesa, an ambassador at Powderhorn Resort and served on several boards, including Delta County Tourism Board and Grand Mesa Scenic Byway Board. He was an information specialist and planned and implemented the popular lecture series at the visitor center on Grand Mesa.

Mr. Wilson was a baseball fan and enjoyed reading three or four newspapers a day. When he was younger he was a marathon runner. He enjoyed hiking, snowshoeing and golf. He was a member of the Apple Valley Players and Cedaredge Clowns. He and his wife traveled extensively.

He is survived by wife, Beverly of Cedaredge; a son and his wife, Chris and Jessica of El Segundo, Calif.; and a grandson, Tanner of El Segundo, Calif.

Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents.

Callahan-Edfast handled the arrangements.

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