Don Wilson of North Fork

[Sandman]

Don Wilson of North Fork passed away last night. I do not know all of the details yet. I just got a call from my Mom this afternoon to let me know that she may be flying in for the services. My Mom and Don's wife, Betty Wilson, were good friends and worked together for many years at North Fork Supermarket.

I was told that Don was ill at Christmas and was diagnosed with cancer. They gave him 2 - 12 months, but he passed away a week after that.

Many remember Don as the coolest school bus driver in the hills. He drove a school bus in North Fork for many years. I think he retired a few years ago. Don was one of the coolest guys I know. It is such a sad time for Betty right now. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

I'll update you with details as I learn of them.... or... please update me if you hear first.

[Goddesschyyld]

Mat - If I get any obituary info, I'll let you know.

[Sandman]

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[Michelle]

My prayer go out to his wife, family and friends...

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[TOT]

Is this the Don that drove the bus for Sierra High School at least from 1993-1997?

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[Sandman]

Originally posted by TOT:
Is this the Don that drove the bus for Sierra High School at least from 1993-1997?

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Yes http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif It's the same Don that we have talked about. (Curtis Weathorfords step-father)

It looks like services will probably be on Saturday. Betty asked that my Mom come next week instead, after everyone else leaves. It's going to be a hard adjustment living alone and it will be helpful to have my Mom here when everyone else is gone.

[TOT]

I haven't seen an obituary yet.

I have heard that services are tomorrow (Saturday). I'll wait until everyone else is gone to go.

[Dodgergirl]

Originally posted by TOT:
I haven't seen an obituary yet.

I have heard that services are tomorrow (Saturday). I'll wait until everyone else is gone to go.

It's in todays Star.

[Sandman]

10AM North Fork Cemetery... Then we will go to Kennedy Hall at North Fork Elementary School, where there will be some food and a chance to share memories. All who knew Don are encouraged to join us.

[TOT]

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
It's in todays Star.

Thanks. I'll pick one up on the way there.

[Sandman]

from www.sierrastar.com (http://www.sierrastar.com)

Donald Wilson

http://www.sierrastar.com/ips_rich_content/200-kstar_p0203_OBITwilson.jpgDon Wilson passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006 in Fresno of cancer.

Born in Merced on Feb. 7, 1947, Don was the oldest of 12 brothers and sisters.

Don was a long time resident of North Fork. He was employed as a school bus driver, working 27 years for both the Sierra Unified and Chawanakee Unified School Districts.

Among his many hobbies, Don found great joy in hiking, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. His friends knew him as "Cowboy."

He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Don is survived by his wife, Betty Wilson; his father, Galen Wilson and his wife Dana Wilson; his mother, Leona Naab and her husband Jim Naab; his stepmother, Sammae Grissome and her husband Travis Grissome; sons, Donn Wilson, and Kurtis Weatherford and his wife Nicole Weatherford; daughters, Lisa Law and her husband Adam Law and Kimberley Weatherford.

Don was the grandfather of Jonathon, Noah, Helena and Sunny.

Graveside services will be held at the North Fork Cemetery on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at 10 a.m.

A reception will follow at Kennedy Hall at North Fork Elementary School.