In Loving Memory
Viola Wilson
October 10, 1917 - July 14, 2018

PRIVATE FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Friday, July 20, 2018
10:30 A.M.
Marathon-Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Iowa

Viola was born October 10, 1917 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  She was welcomed by her parents and five siblings.  At age seven, Viola was placed in an orphanage.  She received her education in Toledo, Iowa.

At the age of 19, while working as a housekeeper, Viola met and married Oscar Wilson, on January 29, 1937.  Seven children were born to this union.

October 2017, Viola celebrated her 100th birthday.  Viola loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She also enjoyed crocheting.

Viola passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at  St. Luke Lutheran Home in Spencer, Iowa at the age of 100.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar; a daughter, Carol; and sons, Roy, Bruce and Keith.

She is survived by two sons and a daughter,  Dale (Raylene), Ralph (Vicki) and Rose (Rick); thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.


Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home