Spencer Wilson

[Jason Rose]

Spencer Wilson's Obituary

Posted: 03 Mar 2013 03:44 PM PST

WILSON, SPENCER Age 84, a native of Albuquerque, died February 15, 2013, from complications of pneumonia. He is survived by his wife of over 37 years, Kathleen Wilson; children, John S. Wilson of Albuquerque and James A. Wilson of Cincinnati, OH; grandchildren Matthew, Donovan, Samuel, and Leon Wilson; step-children, Terri Klas and Deborah Brooks of Albuquerque, and Philip Dixon of Ridgecrest, CA; step-grandchildren, Jessica Dickman, Sarah Moon, Andrew Brooks, Christi Gronowski, Casey Brooks, and Ryan Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Frances Wilson and his sister, Marian Cornish, but remembered by her surviving children, Spencer, Tommy, Timothy, and Dwight. Spencer retired from New Mexico Tech as a history professor in 1995 after over two decades of teaching, published two books on the history of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, the latest in 2012, as highlighted in a recent edition of the Albuquerque Magazine. Spencer served on the NM Historical Society, including two terms as president, and was still an active member on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Cumbres and Toltec historic rail line. He was much beloved by all and will be sorely missed. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Friends of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, 4421 McLeod NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM, 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Spencer at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333