John K. Wilson Obituary

John K. Wilson attended Grossmont High School in El Cajon, CA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about John K. Wilson.

Graduation Year	Class of 1941
Date of Passing	Jul 17, 2015
About	John K. "Jack" Wilson ALPINE/SAN DIEGO -- Jack Wilson passed away peacefully on July 17, 2015. Jack was born on Nov. 20, 1922 in Spirit River, Alta. Canada to Gordon and Mava Wilson. He grew up in Alpine, CA. He graduated from Grossmont High School. He attended SDSU where majored in business. He was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. Jack spent a good deal of his time working with his father in the Alpine Store. He took over the store in 1953. He loved horses and was an avid rider. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 and later served in the Air Force when called back to duty. He is survived by his loving wife Mimi of 64 years. Survivors include son Kirk (Donna) and daughter Karen (Carson) and grandchildren Neal, Claire and Christopher and sisters Jean and Gail and brother Stan. He will be laid to rest August 4, 2015, 9:30 a.m. at Miramar National Cemetery. Family and friends will gather in remembrance at Mimi's home immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Published in The San Diego Union Tribune on Aug. 4, 2015