
Russell Eugene Wilder
August 5, 1948 - December 30, 2019Service Information
Viewing January 6, 2020 at 9:00 AM
3566 South 6000 West, West Valley City, Utah
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Funeral Service January 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM
3566 South 6000 West, West Valley City, Utah
Service Directions: click HERE
Russell Eugene Wilder
1948 ~ 2019
Russell Eugene Wilder, in the care of his beloved wife, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 30. Quick to joke, he enjoyed British Comedy and was an avid reader who used his vast knowledge and quick wit to help others laugh. A lifetime sports fan, Russell faithfully rooted for the Jazz, even after the Stockton – to – Malone Era.
Born August 5, 1948 in Price, Utah near many family members, Russell spent his formative years in Wellington, Utah, until his family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah near the 9th and 9th area. He went East High School and continued on with some college at LDS Business College.
Russell served a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in South Africa, and upon returning home vowed never to eat RICE again!
He met his sweetheart, Margaret Hulet, while they were both working at the Salt Lake Newspaper Corporation. They were married on September 17, 1971, in the St. George Temple. West Valley City became a lifelong home for the newly weds and the family they would begin.
He was proceeded in death, by father Bernard Leland Wilder & mother Erma Burnett Wilder, his sister Linda Kay Berry (Mike), brother Scott Ray Wilder (Susan).
Russell is survived by his wife Margaret, his daughters Anna (Rudi) and Militia Earl, and his grandson Jax Marc Earl. His little Buddy.
The Family wishes to thank the entire care giving team from Legacy/Atlas who have aided us in this trial. Special thanks to Mary and Andy, and Brian Earl, R.N. for the attentive care given to Russell. With the dedication of medical professionals and our dear ward members, Russell and our family were better able to cope with his last days.
Services will be held Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with a viewing from 9:00 – 9:45 prior to services at the church he attended: Hunter Ward house, 3566 South 6000 West, West Valley City. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Estates located at 4100 South and 4400 West, West Valley City, Utah.
We thank the mortuary and burial staff.
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Margaret and family. My condolences are deep and I pray for your peace and solace at this time. Much love, CHERI Holyoak
We are sorry about your loss. He was a great man and a great friend. We will miss him.
Margaret,
Sad to hear your husband has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted and know that he is yet alive and very aware of you and your families needs. Sending you my love, Sylvia
Soo sorry to know about this.
My thoughts and prayers are for you Margaret. i know how hard this for you. Sending Love
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We count you as our special friends. We will not be able to come to the funeral because we have commitments to the senior citizens in our area. But we send our love and our prayers. May God‘s peace and comfort be with you and your family.