Milton Wilson

Milton LeRoy Wilson, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 26, 2013, at his home. Milton was born February 6, 1935, in Firth, Idaho, to George Wilson and Bessie Mangum Wilson. He grew up and attended schools in and graduated from Firth High School. He then attended the University of Utah, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the U. S. Army. He also lived in Rock Springs, Wyoming, for nine years and Sheridan, Wyoming, for four years. On September 10, 1956, he married Carol Lee Chadwick at his parent’s home in Shelley, Idaho. To this union were born three children, Danny, Deborah, and Shaun. Milton and Carol made their home in Idaho Falls, and moved 19 times in his working career as a Civil Engineer. Carol passed away December 14, 2002. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, working in his garden, and enjoyed spending time in his mountain home in Alpine, Wyoming. Milton is survived by Son, Danny Wilson of Vail, AZ, Daughter, Deborah (Fred) McCauley of Denver, CO; Son, Shaun (Sue) Wilson of Cheyenne, WY; Sister, Margie Smith of Lebanon, OR; 3 granddaughters, Olivia, Maddison, and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol, a brother, Robert, two sisters, Joyce and Connie, and a daughter-in-law, Lisa Wilson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Rose Hill Cemetery, 2355 South Rollandet, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.

Graveside Services -- Thursday

11:15 a.m. ,Thursday, May 2, 2013 Rose Hill Cemetery 2355 South Rollandet Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.