Curtis B. Wildish, age 82, of Spring Hill, FL. an 11 year resident coming to Spring Hill in May 2004 from Riverside County, California. Born on March 11, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Francis & Dorothy (Crawford) Wildish. Curtis started his life’s journey after high school as a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1951 – 1955, as a Radio Mate 3. Following his service he joined the Southern California Gas Company, as a serviceman, and worked from 1957-1966. Curtis was called to serve as a Missionary and worked as a Missionary Teacher with the New Tribes Missions from 1967-1975, in the U.S. and Paraguay, S.A. Curtis became a Pastor of the Grace Brethren Church in Cherry Valley, CA and an independent church in San Diego, CA from 1975-1979. Curtis worked for the San Diego Unified School District as a Gas and Electric Service Technician from 1983-until retirement in 1998. Curtis was very proud of all his accomplishments, but was proudest for spending his time with his family, children and grandchildren. Curtis was of Christian faith and held membership at the Calvary Church of the Nazarene, in Spring Hill. He was a past member of the American Legion and a proud veteran. Curtis is preceded in death by his parents. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary (McCall) Wildish, of Spring Hill. He is also survived by his daughters; Susan (Mike) Sanders of Los Alamitos, CA. JoAnn (Ken) Buscarino of Santa Clarita, CA. Nancy Wildish of Tampa, FL. Sarah (Paul) Wigoda of Pittsburgh, PA. and by his grandchildren; Nicholas Sanders, Alex Wigoda, Jordan Wildish, and Gabriella Wigoda. Curtis’ family and friends will gather for a memorial service at the Calvary Church of The Nazarene, 235 Cobblestone Drive, Spring Hill, FL. On Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 2:00 P.M. Pastors Wes Harris, ret. and Pastor Al Griffen will co-celebrate. Following cremation, Military Honors and burial will take place at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to be sent to the Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 235 Cobblestone Dr. Spring Hill, FL. 34606.
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