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Mt. Angel -- Gerald Wilton, 91, formerly of Yakima, WA, Eugene, OR, and Green Valley, AZ, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his residence in Mt Angel Towers.
Jerry was born in Spokane, WA, to Charles and Lillian (Beck) Wilton; one of four children. He was raised and attended Yakima area schools and graduated from Marquette High School. Following high school he served for 2 1/2 years in the US Navy, Pacific Theater during WWII. Following his service he married Theresa Gamache. To this union they had three children, Rick, Kathy and Gregory. Jerry was affiliated with the Bi-Mart Co. for many years. After retiring from Bi Mart, he and Theresa moved to Green Valley, AZ, and resided there for 20 years before returning to Oregon.
Jerry enjoyed boating and skiing with his children and grandchildren. He loved to fly and was an FAA licensed pilot. After moving to Green Valley, Jerry served on the Green Valley Sheriffs auxiliary and volunteered at the Tucson Veterans Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Theresa; children: Rick Wilton of Bainbridge, WA, Kathy Wilton (Garling) of Springfield and Gregory Wilton of Eugene; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
There will be a rosary on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM and a Memorial mass will be held the next morning at 8:00 AM, on February 24th at Angel Towers Chapel. Burial will be held at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Arrangements were made with Unger Funeral Chapel of Mt. Angel.
Published in Eugene Register-Guard on Feb. 12, 2017
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