Roger Burgaw Wilson Obituary (1942 - 2009)

Born Aug 29, 1942, Roger Burgaw Wilson attended Lewis And Clark High School in Spokane, WA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Roger Burgaw Wilson.

Graduation Year	Class of 1960
Date of Birth	Aug 29, 1942
Date of Passing	Jul 20, 2009
About	Roger B. Wilson died unexpectedly on the morning of July 20, 2009. He was 66 years old. Roger was born in Evanston, Illinois on August 29, 1942 to George and June Wilson. Roger is survived by his wife of 22 years, Catherine Wilson; his two sons, Chris and Chad; grandchildren, Tyler and Amy; brothers Mark and Matt; and sister, Susan; two nephews; and niece. As well as the many family and friends who will sorely miss him. Roger graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Washington University and served in the US Marine Corps for several years. Roger spent his professional career in Juvenile Services working for the State of Washington. After retiring in 1992, Roger and his wife Cathy divided their time between Tacoma and Green Valley, Arizona. Roger enjoyed golfing, fishing, travel, and perhaps most of all, practical jokes. Roger's memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 3615 N. Gove St., Tacoma, WA., on Friday, July 24, 2009 at 11:00 am. It will be followed that afternoon with a wake. Roger requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be given to charities of choice supporting children. A memorial fund has been set up in Roger's name c/o: Green Hill School, 375 SW 11th St., Chehalis, WA 98532. Published by The Olympian from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2009.