Carol Wilson
Memorial services for Carol J. Wilson will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 17. Funeral
Celebrant Dave Fulkerson will conduct the service at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in
Plentywood; interment of cremated remains in Plentywood Cemetery will follow. On the
evening of May 12, 2008 Carol passed away unexpectedly at St. Patrick's Hospital in
Missoula at the age of 77.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1930 in Duluth, Minnesota to Robert and Florence Rude.
Carol was educated in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1948 and
from there went on to college and received a Graduate Dental Hygienist Degree from the
University of Minnesota. She worked as a hygienist in the Minneapolis public schools.
On Dec. 28, 1950 Carol married the love of her life Robert Wilson in Duluth. Together they
had four children; Mark, Scott, Julie and Marilee. They had made their home in several
locations including; St. Paul, Mn., Pensacola Fl. Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, San
Diego, Ca. and finally settling in Plentywood, Mt. Following the untimely death of her
husband Bob in 1962, Carol decided to stay and raise her children in Plentywood where
she worked at Petrolane and was a valuable asset at "Connie's Day Care".
Memorial services for Carol J. Wilson will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 17. Funeral
Celebrant Dave Fulkerson will conduct the service at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in
Plentywood; interment of cremated remains in Plentywood Cemetery will follow. On the
evening of May 12, 2008 Carol passed away unexpectedly at St. Patrick's Hospital in
Missoula at the age of 77.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1930 in Duluth, Minnesota to Robert and Florence Rude.
Carol was educated in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1948 and
from there went on to college and received a Graduate Dental Hygienist Degree from the
University of Minnesota. She worked as a hygienist in the Minneapolis public schools.
On Dec. 28, 1950 Carol married the love of her life Robert Wilson in Duluth. Together they
had four children; Mark, Scott, Julie and Marilee. They had made their home in several
locations including; St. Paul, Mn., Pensacola Fl. Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, San
Diego, Ca. and finally settling in Plentywood, Mt. Following the untimely death of her
husband Bob in 1962, Carol decided to stay and raise her children in Plentywood where
she worked at Petrolane and was a valuable asset at "Connie's Day Care".
| . . . . in Memory of . . . . |
Carol enjoyed the outdoors, sailing, and working with the youth. She was listed in the 1966 edition of outstanding young Women of
America for her work as a Sunday school teacher, Cub Scout and campfire girl leader and her civic and community contributions. She
also served on the Rainbow Assembly for many years and was Mother Advisor for five years. Carol was also honored as a Master of the
Grand Cross of Colors. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of Bath Zaboia Daughters of the Nile.
Carol lived in Plentywood until 2002, from there she moved to California to be near her daughter Julie and family. In 2004 Carol moved
to Missoula where she called home for the last 4 years. While living in Missoula, Carol was active in bowling and having "block parties"
in her neighborhood. She was known as "Grandma Carol".
Carol is survived by her son Mark Wilson, and his wife Ruby, of Missoula and their daughter Stephanie Carey and her husband John; by
her daughter Julie McEntee and her husband Pat, and their children Sean and Julia; and by her daughter, Marilee Wilson, and her
children Aliah, Spencer and Colin. She is also survived by a brother Roderick (Bertha) Rude of McAllen, Texas and her extended family of
friends and neighbors in Missoula. Also preceding Carol in death are her parents, her son Scott and Bob's parents Roland and
Gertrude Wilson.
Carol will be deeply missed by her family, friends and good neighbors. WE LOVE YOU MOM!!
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Camp Make a Dream or the Watson's Children Center in Carol's name.
America for her work as a Sunday school teacher, Cub Scout and campfire girl leader and her civic and community contributions. She
also served on the Rainbow Assembly for many years and was Mother Advisor for five years. Carol was also honored as a Master of the
Grand Cross of Colors. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of Bath Zaboia Daughters of the Nile.
Carol lived in Plentywood until 2002, from there she moved to California to be near her daughter Julie and family. In 2004 Carol moved
to Missoula where she called home for the last 4 years. While living in Missoula, Carol was active in bowling and having "block parties"
in her neighborhood. She was known as "Grandma Carol".
Carol is survived by her son Mark Wilson, and his wife Ruby, of Missoula and their daughter Stephanie Carey and her husband John; by
her daughter Julie McEntee and her husband Pat, and their children Sean and Julia; and by her daughter, Marilee Wilson, and her
children Aliah, Spencer and Colin. She is also survived by a brother Roderick (Bertha) Rude of McAllen, Texas and her extended family of
friends and neighbors in Missoula. Also preceding Carol in death are her parents, her son Scott and Bob's parents Roland and
Gertrude Wilson.
Carol will be deeply missed by her family, friends and good neighbors. WE LOVE YOU MOM!!
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Camp Make a Dream or the Watson's Children Center in Carol's name.
Remembering Carol
| 1930 - 2008 |
Sheila Herman
Helena, MT
isadgrammy@yahoo.com
I remembered your mother from many years past when I babysat the four of you in Plentywood. I admired Carol for the courage she
showed after the death of your father to continue to be such an active participant in your lives. I often wondered how she did it. My
thoughts are with all of you - Sheila (Jensen)Herman
.........................................................................................................................................................
Tami (Ingraham) Lounsbury
Duluth, MN
Damntam123@aol.com
To Marilee and Julie,
So Sorry to hear about your mom. I remember Carol being such a gracious and fun woman during our swimteam years. My two boys
were raised in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School. What a small world!! -- Love Tami Go Trojans!
...............................................................................................................................................................
Linda Peterson Zuber
Tigard, Oregon
lindabean@comcast.net
Mark, Julie, Marilee and Families, My sincere sympathy to each of you with the death of your mother, Carol. I will always remember a
strong woman, who, after suffering the horrible tragedy of her husband, kept going, raising her children and contributing to society in a
very positive and significant way. I know she will be missed by many.
...............................................................................................................................................................
Cyndi (Hilyard) Vitone
Montara, CA
climbamountain@hotmail.com
Marilee and Julie,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember she and I shared the same birthday, October 25th. She will be greatly missed.
Love, Cyndi
...............................................................................................................................................................
Kyle Westphal
Redding, CA
westphals@charter.net
Marliee & Julie,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was always nice to Kim & me. I hope you have wonderful memories to cherish forever.
And more than anything, I hope you are happy and healthy!
Helena, MT
isadgrammy@yahoo.com
I remembered your mother from many years past when I babysat the four of you in Plentywood. I admired Carol for the courage she
showed after the death of your father to continue to be such an active participant in your lives. I often wondered how she did it. My
thoughts are with all of you - Sheila (Jensen)Herman
.........................................................................................................................................................
Tami (Ingraham) Lounsbury
Duluth, MN
Damntam123@aol.com
To Marilee and Julie,
So Sorry to hear about your mom. I remember Carol being such a gracious and fun woman during our swimteam years. My two boys
were raised in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School. What a small world!! -- Love Tami Go Trojans!
...............................................................................................................................................................
Linda Peterson Zuber
Tigard, Oregon
lindabean@comcast.net
Mark, Julie, Marilee and Families, My sincere sympathy to each of you with the death of your mother, Carol. I will always remember a
strong woman, who, after suffering the horrible tragedy of her husband, kept going, raising her children and contributing to society in a
very positive and significant way. I know she will be missed by many.
...............................................................................................................................................................
Cyndi (Hilyard) Vitone
Montara, CA
climbamountain@hotmail.com
Marilee and Julie,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember she and I shared the same birthday, October 25th. She will be greatly missed.
Love, Cyndi
...............................................................................................................................................................
Kyle Westphal
Redding, CA
westphals@charter.net
Marliee & Julie,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was always nice to Kim & me. I hope you have wonderful memories to cherish forever.
And more than anything, I hope you are happy and healthy!