Obit of Wilson, Roger E  - Jackson County, Oklahoma

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::Cremated

Wilson, Roger E.

Roger E. Wilson Sept. 9, 1927 - June 14, 2006 Roger was born in 
Altus, Oklahoma to John Earl and Orella May Wilson. When he was four 
years old, the family left the "dust bowl" and came to California 
during the great migration (and NO - "Okie" is not a bad word!). He 
joined the Navy towards the end of WWII; however, his service was cut 
short when his father was tragically killed by a piece of fan blade 
that broke off and pierced his heart. That immediately placed Roger 
as head of household for his widowed mother and baby sister, Linda 
Kryl. In 1951, he was drafted into the Army, served his full time and 
was again honorably discharged. In 1956, he graduated with honors 
from Bakersfield College while working full time and being a "Dad" to 
his little sister. Roger wore many hats during his working life; this 
included mail carrier, watchmaker, highway engineer and last but 
definitely not least, machinist - his true calling. And, oh my, did 
he love his shop and machinery. His work was perfection and he would 
accept nothing less. Roger is survived by his daughters, Christine 
Lenora and Theresa Mae Wilson, who took loving care of him for the 
last two years of his life and were at his bedside when he passed. He 
is also survived by granddaughter, Corina Johnson; sister, Linda Kryl 
Anglin and brother-in-law, Johnny Anglin; niece, Joni Kryl and her 
children; ex-wife and trusted friend, Cathy Williams; and his dog, 
Maggie. Roger was a loving and giving father, grandfather, brother, 
uncle and good friend. He will be dearly missed. The family would 
like to give special thanks to all who took time from their lives to 
be with Roger during his illnesses - particularly Gene Stark, what a 
good friend you are. Also, Bruce Squires, Jessica, Rene, Patty, Greg, 
Yvonne, Kyle, Shenna, Jeff - thank you. Also, a note of appreciation 
to Optimal Hospice for their care, and for sending Chaplain 'Pat' who 
delivered him to God the day before he passed. To Dr. Talieh and 
Becky Johnson, thank you for your patience and kindness to Roger and 
for the care you provided. Per his wishes and with family and friends 
in attendance, Roger's ashes will be scattered at sea on his birthday 
in Santa Barbara. Cry no more, sweet man, your suffering is now over.

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 6/20/2006.
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