James W. "Jim" Wilson

Age 86, died Friday, February 28, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Roseann; his children, Marilyn Wilson Denison of Dallas, TX, and Paul Wilson of Albuquerque; two grandchildren, Kristen Bowman and husband, Stacey, of College Station, TX, Joe Denison and wife, Aimee, of Spring, TX; great grandchildren Amaya, Graylen; and many other family and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his son Gary, and his parents Clinton and Lila. He met Roseann Goldsmith in Santa Fe and they married in 1952. Mr. Wilson served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon retiring as a manager from Hausman Steel he took up cycling, started a senior cycling group, and led numerous rides. Two major accomplishments as a cyclist included a 540 mile ride from Albuquerque, NM to Duncan, OK at the age of 67, and an 80 mile ride around Albuquerque on his 80th birthday. He had an uncanny wit and could tell a story with the best punch line. Private services were held Monday, March 3, 2014 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE.