Harley Joseph Wilson, 89, a longtime resident of Niwot died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Boulder Foothills Hospital. Harley was born on May 4, 1926, in Hettinger, North Dakota to Carl Wilson and Marie Mueller. He was the oldest of 7 children. He was a vital part of a large and loving family. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Irene (Ridl) Wilson, 7 children, 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grand children, as well as, a brother and two sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 3 younger brothers and a daughter.