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Timeline for Glenn Ross Wilson
Born: July 3, 1944
Died: November 1, 2021
Glenn Ross Wilson was born in Compton, CA on July 3, 1944 to Grace Patterson Wilson and Ocie (Bud) Wilson, Sr. He passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2021 at his brother Ocie’s house in Tucson, AZ.
Glenn was the 5th of 10 children. The family moved to the Patterson Homestead in Linden, AZ when Glenn was around 4 years old. He attended elementary school in Linden and high school in Snowflake before enlisting in the Navy at 17. He spent his life “doing” – as the saying goes, “a rolling stone gathers no moss.” Glenn was always in motion either solving or serving. His dream was to be a rancher and he always had cows, horses, and other livestock.
Glenn married Carol Lou Chavez on May 11, 1964 in Gallup, NM. They are the parents of four beautiful children, Dawn Rene (Molina), Glenn Ross Jr., Lisa Marie, and Jared Lowell.
Glenn had a wandering Gypsy spirit and Carol was a willing soul. Early in their marriage, it seemed they moved every year from town to town and state to state until landing in Cortez, CO where Dawn graduated high school (1982) and Jared was born (1979). In 1984, the family moved to Nogales, AZ where Glenn went to work for his big brother, Ocie.
Glenn spent many years working in Nogales. He first worked with his brother Ocie Wilson, long time resident of Nogales and owner of O & S Trailer Repair and then opened his own business, Quick Fix (mobile semi truck and trailer repair). He moved his family to Eagar, AZ (affectionately called Round Valley) in 1994. Round Valley provided just the right landscape and community for Glenn and Carol and they finally put deep roots down. Round Valley was home for almost 30 years. Glenn spent this chapter of his life looking for his ship to come in and working to make his dreams of being a rancher a reality.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He held many callings in his ward and stake. He loved his Savior Jesus Christ and had a true missionary spirit.
He loved hunting, fishing, camping, RV’ing, and sports, especially coaching youth. He was active in the Nogales and Rio Rico communities and you could often find him coaching AYSO soccer or a Little League baseball team for his son and/or grandson. He served as the San Cayetano Little League President.
Glenn will forever be remembered for his smile, his jovial spirit, and his endless desire to serve.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Lou Wilson (Chavez) of Eagar, AZ, daughter Dawn Molina (Celso) of Sahuarita, AZ, and son Jared (Adrienne) of Centerville, UT. He has 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren who live in Utah, Tennessee, and Arizona. He is survived by 4 brothers, 2 sisters, and many, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ocie (Bud) Wilson Sr and Grace Patterson Wilson, sisters Betty and Gracie Wilson, and brother Harvey Wilson. He is also preceded in death by his two infant children Glenn Ross Jr and Lisa Marie Wilson.
Services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2002 N. Greasewood Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745. A viewing will be at 9:30am and services will begin at 10:30am.
A Celebration of Life will also be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Eagar, AZ, 576 W. School Bus Rd.
The best memories are those we share in life’s great journey. From soccer and little league to present day successes, our ties will never be broken. So Rest In Peace dear friend and know that you will be missed. With heartfelt love and prayers, The Northcross Family
The best memories are those we share in life’s great journey. From soccer and little league to present day successes, our ties will never be broken. So Rest In Peace dear friend and know that you will be missed. With heartfelt love and prayers, The Northcross Family
In memory of Glenn Ross Wilson, Tom Giles lit a candle
Glenn was in the Nogales Ward Bishopric when our family moved to Nogales 35 years ago. He made us feel welcome and was and will aalways be such a humble, genuine and capable man. It just seemed normal to see him servicing the Lord, the Ward and the community. Over the years it has always been a treat to bump into Glenn and Carol. They visited Dawn and Celso here in Nogales until the Molina’s moved to Sahuarita. Even after we still got to see Glenn occasionally. I feel sad that I cannot see him again in this life but know he will be serving our Heavenly Father with all his abundant energy wherever his assignment. Thinking of you Carol and family.
Always was the one to help out whenever there was a need. Was nice to have these long, pleasant conversations with him. Grateful for his friendship with our son Armando.
Our fondest condolences to Carol and family. We love this family.
Glen was a great man. Humble, genuine, caring, cheerful, and uplifting are a few of the many words that immediately come to mind. He was the kind of guy that put you at ease and made you feel good about life when you talked to him. Goes without saying he will be missed by more than just his family members! But it also goes without saying there must be plenty of people happy to see him on the other side! We love you Glen and Wilson family.
Glen was a great man. Humble, genuine, caring, cheerful, and uplifting are a few of the many words that immediately come to mind. He was the kind of guy that put you at ease and made you feel good about life when you talked to him. Goes without saying he will be missed by more than just his family members! But it also goes without saying there must be plenty of people happy to see him on the other side! We love you Glen and Wilson family.
My memories of uncle Glenn was riding with him in his semi truck to Cortez, Colorado. He would pick me up in Arizona and I traveled with him and thought it was so cool listening to him talk on the CB radio. I also remember when Uncle Glenn would say a Prayer, it was very long! As a kid I thought his prayer was never going to end. I will miss Uncle Glenn’s smile and friendly personality. He really was a genuine person that cared for others. Uncle Glenn was able to stop in to visit my brother Shawn RIP before he died years ago. Now they are together in heaven! Rest In Peace Uncle Glenn?
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Shari Bayomi
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.
The best memories are those we share in life’s great journey. From soccer and little league to present day successes, our ties will never be broken. So Rest In Peace dear friend and know that you will be missed. With heartfelt love and prayers, The Northcross Family
The best memories are those we share in life’s great journey. From soccer and little league to present day successes, our ties will never be broken. So Rest In Peace dear friend and know that you will be missed. With heartfelt love and prayers, The Northcross Family
In memory of Glenn Ross Wilson, Tom Giles lit a candle
Glenn was in the Nogales Ward Bishopric when our family moved to Nogales 35 years ago. He made us feel welcome and was and will aalways be such a humble, genuine and capable man. It just seemed normal to see him servicing the Lord, the Ward and the community. Over the years it has always been a treat to bump into Glenn and Carol. They visited Dawn and Celso here in Nogales until the Molina’s moved to Sahuarita. Even after we still got to see Glenn occasionally. I feel sad that I cannot see him again in this life but know he will be serving our Heavenly Father with all his abundant energy wherever his assignment. Thinking of you Carol and family.
Always was the one to help out whenever there was a need. Was nice to have these long, pleasant conversations with him. Grateful for his friendship with our son Armando.
Our fondest condolences to Carol and family. We love this family.
Glen was a great man. Humble, genuine, caring, cheerful, and uplifting are a few of the many words that immediately come to mind. He was the kind of guy that put you at ease and made you feel good about life when you talked to him. Goes without saying he will be missed by more than just his family members! But it also goes without saying there must be plenty of people happy to see him on the other side! We love you Glen and Wilson family.
Glen was a great man. Humble, genuine, caring, cheerful, and uplifting are a few of the many words that immediately come to mind. He was the kind of guy that put you at ease and made you feel good about life when you talked to him. Goes without saying he will be missed by more than just his family members! But it also goes without saying there must be plenty of people happy to see him on the other side! We love you Glen and Wilson family.
My memories of uncle Glenn was riding with him in his semi truck to Cortez, Colorado. He would pick me up in Arizona and I traveled with him and thought it was so cool listening to him talk on the CB radio. I also remember when Uncle Glenn would say a Prayer, it was very long! As a kid I thought his prayer was never going to end. I will miss Uncle Glenn’s smile and friendly personality. He really was a genuine person that cared for others. Uncle Glenn was able to stop in to visit my brother Shawn RIP before he died years ago. Now they are together in heaven! Rest In Peace Uncle Glenn?
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Shari Bayomi
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.