Bradenton, Florida on August 20, 2018 at the age of 90. Barbara was born in Detroit,
Michigan to Grover and Leticia Bushaw. She had two siblings who preceded her in
death, Grover Bushaw Jr. and Viola Bushaw Oliver.
While still in high school, Barbara met James Noel Wilson and, upon his return from
serving in the U.S. army during World War II, they married. They celebrated married life
for over 60 years until Jim’s death in 2008. They are survived by one beloved daughter,
Nancy Lee Wilson who lives in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia with her husband Rick Wilcosh.
Barbara was also devoted to her extended family in Michigan, Illinois and Texas, as well
as to her dear friends in her Florida community.
Barbara worked as a seasonal bookkeeper in the Detroit area, taking time off to raise
her daughter, plan family trips, nurture long standing friendships and to challenge Jim
on the golf course. She was an eager volunteer, whether it was for a church gathering,
a neighborhood event, or a friend in need. Known for her kindness, her warm and
giving nature, and her joy of living, Barbara will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
She will be interred next to her dear husband Jim at the Florida National Cemetery, City
of Bushnell, Florida on Friday, August 31, 2018.
Friends are invited to celebrate the life of Barbara Wilson on Saturday, September 1,
2018 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Road, Sarasota, Florida. Our
family looks forward to sharing time together, telling stories and providing condolence
for our loss at 1:00 p.m., with a formal church service led by Pastor Leavitt at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Beautiful Savior
Lutheran Church or the Glassco Foundation, supporting children in Canada and
Zambia www.glasscofoundation.org.
