Alice O. Wilson

Alice Osterfeld Wilson passed away on Oct. 20, 2015 in Tucson, AZ. She was born on February 3, 1921 in Dolores, CO to Mary Hinds Osterfeld and George Michael Osterfeld. Alice moved to Flagstaff, AZ in 1934. She graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1939 and married her high school sweetheart Paul Wilson in 1941. Alice and Paul raised two wonderful children, Carol and John. Alice enjoyed 29 years of retirement in Camp Verde, AZ and in her later years, Carol cared for her in Elfrida, AZ and then John cared for her while she resided at Fairwind's Desert Point, an assisted living home in Tucson. Alice was very active in the community serving as the County Treasurer of Coconino County at age 23 (may have been one of the youngest elected officials in the county), and working at the Coconino County Assessor's office for 24 years. Alice organized several Flagstaff High School reunions throughout the years, too. She enjoyed keeping in touch with many friends including Eleanor Prochnow Durkee, Phyllis Brown Fennell Sipes, and Faye Spears Shartzer. After Alice retired in 1983 and moved to Camp Verde, AZ her life centered around her family and friends. She was very active in her sorority, Grandmother's Club, Red Hats and church . She assisted Seniors with their income taxes for 25 years and was also a lifetime member of the Flagstaff Rebekah Lodge #17. Alice's beloved husband, Paul, preceded her in death on October 6, 1987. She is survived by her daughter Carol (Benny) Bishop of Camp Verde, AZ and son John (Sheila) Wilson of Marana, AZ,a sister Ramona (Bill) Wade and a brother Richard (Lora) Wheeler both of Goodyear, AZ as well as 5 grand children, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Alice was a generous mother, a beloved grandmother and even at age 91 she could use a cell phone and check email on her computer. She experienced of lot of changes in her life time, lived life to the fullest and left her family with many memories and lots of love. Family graveside services will be held at Citizens Cemetery in Flagstaff on Saturday, November 21, 2015. A reception honoring Alice will be held at her daughter Carol's home in Camp Verde, that afternoon from 2-4:00 p.m. 783 S. Sgt. Woodall Dr.

Alice O. Wilson

February 3, 1921 - October 20, 2015