Theodore Zabitch Wilson |
| Posted 2018-01-16 by Pat R |
| Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, August 16, 2017. p. A-5 Theodore Zabitch Wilson passed away on Aug. 7, 2017. He was born in Detroit, Mich., on March 25, 1926. He was a ward of the Whaley Children's Home in Flint, Mich., and lived with several foster families. In 1944 he graduated from Byron High School, Byron, Mich. After graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served on the LST 1091. He married Jean Adams on Aug. 27, 1949. After leaving the Navy he attended Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and graduated in 1950. He went to work for General Motors in Flint, Mich. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. After retiring in 1983, they moved to Wickenburg. They fell in love with the desert and spent many days exploring, camping and having good times with their family and friends. While recovering from heart surgery, he got interested in writing. He wrote three books. Volunteering with different organizations also became part of his life. He leaves behind his wife Jean; son Craig (Sue) Wilson of Cape Canaveral, Fla.; daughter Patti (Gerald) Clavette of Wickenburg; grandson Dominic Giovanni (Meghan)of Highland, Mich.; granddaughter Jami Giovanni of Tempe; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers five sisters and son-in-law Keith Giovanni. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wickenburg Wise Owl Center, or the Whaley Children's Home, Flint, Mich. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 27 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 450 Rose Lane, Wickenburg. Friends and family may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory. See Also: Find A Grave |
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