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JOHN DAMON WILDER
Born: Jun 19, 1952
Date of Passing: May 24, 2008
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN DAMON WILDER June 19, 1952 - May 24, 2008 It is with great sadness that the family of John Wilder announces his peaceful passing on Saturday, May 24, 2008. John was predeceased by his parents, Billie and Les Wilder of Weyburn, SK. John will be sadly missed by wife Diane and daughter Carly, his sister Leslie (Richard and family), sisters-in-law, Carol (Bob), Noella (Ed), brother-in-law, Don (Laura), many nieces and nephews as well as his three cousins, Karen (Gord), Sharon (Gale) and Peter (Caroline). John was an avid golfer, reader and king of the crosswords, every last block had to be filled in. He took to retirement quite easily and in the mornings could be seen on the deck leisurely sipping his coffee. He was a dedicated air traffic controller for 32 years, here he made many lasting friends, whom he considered to be his second family. His daughter Carly was the bright light in his life, he was so proud of her, she has her dad's love of travel and adventure. A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 2 at 12:30 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue with a reception to follow. John you were loved and you will always be remembered. Thank you for all you were to so many. Forever on sky watch. Rest in Peace. Chapel Lawn 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 29, 2008
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. I knew John as a fellow Air Traffic Controller in Winnipeg. We had a few beers together with the gang in Charleswood. I remember the time John helped me move some furniture from Winnipeg to Carlyle and Whitebear Lake when I retired in 1988. I always enjoyed his company. My Condolences to his family. - Posted by: DALE HANNAH (Friend) on: Jun 08, 2008
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John Damon Wilder crashed into my life in the 70’s and he had quite an impact. Here was a guy that was determined to live life to the max. He was personable, intelligent and totally “out of control”. He became a good friend and for a fleeting burst of time, I was able to ride along with him as we lived for the moment and gave no thought to the future. - Posted by: Gord Cudlipp (Friend) on: May 31, 2008