JAY M. WILSON

Jay "Jigger" Myron Wilson, 81, resident of Colony Manor assisted living home in Wasilla, died September 5, 2005. In respect of his wishes, no public services will be held.

Mr. Wilson was born June 3, 1924, in Glen Union, Penn. He joined the Navy and served in World War II then re-enlisted to serve in the Korean War. When he completed his service in 1952, he went to work for Nabors and Brinkerhoff in the Alaska oilfields where he has worked most of his life and retired from in 1987.

Jay and his family moved to Alaska in 1967 and lived in Anchorage for three years, before moving to Palmer in 1988 and later to Seldovia, which he loved. It was quiet and peaceful; a nice place to retire. He lived there for 15 years before relocating to Wasilla.

His family writes, "Jay loved to hunt and fish. He was very independent and loved to spend time with his dog, Buddy. He had a great sense of humor and whenever he went into town, everyone was ready to hear another joke from Jay. He will be truly missed.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Phil and Laurie Wilson in Wasilla, and brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Orpha Wilson of Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 801 W. Fireweed Lane, Ste. #103, Anchorage, Alaska 99503.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.