She was born January 6, 1925, in Eureka, IL, to Arch and Cora (Bechtel) Burton. She married Keith O. Carlson on September 12, 1950, in Seattle, WA. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her six brothers.
Surviving are three children, Donald (Voncile) Carlson of Forreston, IL, Katherine (Maggie Scull) Carlson of Bellingham, WA, and James (Faith) Carlson of Peoria; four grandchildren, Joanna (Matt) Weaver, Nicole (Greg) Perkins, Ivan Carlson, and Lucy Carlson; one step-granddaughter, Kathy (Alex) Aguilar; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Wilma was a graduate of Methodist School of Nursing and worked in Emergency and Surgery at Methodist Hospital from 1948 to 1952. Wilma was a member of First Christian Church of Eureka and enjoyed reading, gardening, and sewing. She was a feisty redhead who was not afraid of stating her opinion.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, 2408 W. Willow Knolls Dr. in Peoria. A graveside service will follow at 5:00 pm at Mt. Hawley Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Light House Academy or to Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
