Michael Alvin Wilson

Born on October 26, 1936, Michael lived in Whitewater, Colorado.

Michael A. Wilson has passed, and we will miss him greatly. Unfortunately, Michael just couldn’t recover from the complications of a failed cardiac surgery. Michael was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 26, 1936 to Byron and Arlene Wilson.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Byron (2006) and Arlene (2007) Wilson, his sister, Susanne (1992), and his wife, Jo (2005). Michael leaves behind his long-time companion and care-giver, Kathy Baur, three step-children, Scott Weber (Kelly), Kerry Province (Chris), and Jennifer Quigley, two adopted daughters, Lori Ann Wilson Lurcott and Lisa J. Wilson and four step-grandchildren, Dylan Weber, David Province, Bryce Quigley, and MacKenzie Quigley.

Michael and his family moved to Palisade, CO in 1949, where his father was the Palisade National Bank president. Michael enjoyed growing up in Palisade, and through the years always enjoyed getting together with his classmates. After high school Michael went to college. In between his years of college, Michael went into the Marines. He was always proud of his years in the Marines, and remained friends with his military friends over the years. They would get together for breakfast on a regular basis. Michael attended Bankers School in Denver and later became president of Palisade National Bank. He was also at the Gunnison Bank & Trust Co. and thoroughly enjoyed the Gunnison area. Michael spent time through these years hunting and fishing with his friends and customers.

After retirement, Michael and his then wife, Jo, bought a property between Fruita and Grand Junction, and started a horse boarding facility. Michael enjoyed those years taking care of horses at Reflection Farm until 2007. In 2008, after moving from Reflection Farm, Michael took a bad fall and suffered a severe brain trauma. This brought on a lot of health issues for the remaining years, but one thing you could say about Michael: he persisted. He didn’t give up. Michael was a good sport, and nearly always willing to give challenges a good try. He and his companion, Kathy, took many enjoyable summer trips with their camper in these last years. These trips added to the good memories of Michael’s life.

There will be a Celebration of Life get together for Michael at the restaurant 357 Bar and Grill in Palisade on November 14th, 1:30 – 4:00 PM.