HORTON, Wiley G.

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 05/03/2011 Wiley G. Horton, 73, of White Mtn. Lake died April 12, 2011, in Oceanside, Calif, while visiting family. His hospital accident was a traumatic end for this athletically gifted family man. Wiley was born Oct. 4, 1937, in Texas. At a young age he moved to Eloy. At Santa Cruz High School he excelled in all sports and held several records in track/field with a state record in discus. He starred in basketball at NAU earning most valuable player as a sophomore. After graduating with B.S. in education in 1961, he and his wife (Betsy) settled in the Yuma, where they both taught until retiring in 1993. In 1999 Wiley was inducted into the NAU Basketball Hall of Fame. Wiley is survived by his wife, Betsy; their children: Randy, Lisa, Tami, along with their families: James, David, Karen, Natalie and Laird; and siblings: Bob, Pat, Denny and Betty. “We will all miss his witty humor and funny stories.” Services are pending. Scholarship donations are being accepted. Make checks to: NAU Foundation, PO Box 4094 Flagstaff, AZ 86011, for the Wiley Horton Basketball Endowment.