Malta-Joseph
A. Wilson, 71, a retired livestock salesman, died Thursday,
February 16, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center of natural causes.There will be a celebration of his life this summer. Cremation has taken place at the Hi-Line Crematory. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com. Kirkwood Funeral Home of Malta is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Adam Wilson was born September 24, 1940 in Malta, the son of Joseph “Archie” and Agnes (Koss) Wilson. He was Vice President of his senior class and FFA President. He graduated from the Malta High School in 1958. Joseph married Jeani Slater on November 14, 1959. He married Joyce Huber on January 12, 1974. He was a self employed man of many talents. Joe worked on area ranches, and started his own backhoe contracting business. Later he worked at the Glasgow stockyards and Bear Paw Livestock.
Joe is survived by his close friend, Betty Lizott of Malta; eight children, Janas (Bim) Strauser of Havre, Jodee (Chuck) Lee of Malta, Jerry (Dawn) Wilson of Malta, Mechelle (Pete) VanHoudt of Marysville, Wash., Mark (Amy) Huber of Mobile, Alabama, Lara (Cory) Poulton of Cut Bank, Joe Wilson of Memphis, Tenn., Debbie (Jeff) Freeman of Englewood, Colo. 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Joe was preceded in death by his father Archie Wilson, mother and step-father, Agnes and Howard Barnard, grandson Logan Wilson.
Joe was a cowboy at heart who loved music, fishing, cards and his family. He was deeply loved and his smile and laughter will be dearly missed.
Guest Book
From: Myrna Webb
We felt so sorry when we heard that Joe had passed away. I went to High School with him. We weren't in the same grade, but I always liked him a lot. He was such a sweet, thoughtful person. I'm happy that I ran into him a few years ago. We were visiting Malta for Charlie's (Webb) reunion. Our thoughts are with you all. Myrna Webb
From: Lara Poulton
Dad's memorial service will be held Memorial Day weekend, on May 27th. There will be a picnic in the park, and a plaque dedication at the Malta Cemetery. We look forward to celebrating Dad's life with all who can attend.
From: Ted & Norma Kelly
Our condolences to all the family. We have know him since our 4-H days, as members and Ted as a leader. Also associated with him throughout his years as a salesman. Recently enjoyed our visits with him at the nursing home, reminiscing and viewing the family photos.
Again our sympathy--
Ted and Norma
From: DeEtta Shoop Burgess
Condolences to all of Joe's family. Joe was our first cousin. Our Mother was Lucy Ellen Wilson Shoop. We only met Joe a few times and I believe the only time I met him was at our Mother's funeral and he came with Uncle Ted. We are sorry to hear about his passing. DeEtta Burgess, Don Shoop, Lois Russell,,
Charlene Branch & Nancy Eychaner.
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