Obituary for Senator Jim Wilson
Obituary for Senator Jim Wilson
Senator
Jim Wilson, age 71, died Sunday, November 11, 2018, in his home after a
short aggressive battle with cancer. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin
on March 9, 1947, to Joel and Mary Wilson.
Jim is survived by his wife Connie, three children; David Moore Jr., Kim Broadhurst and her husband David and Jamie Halfacre. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Brandon Broadhurst, Kylee Broadhurst, Blake Broadhurst, and Alex Gulley; his brother John Wilson and Jean of Dane, Wisconsin.
Jim graduated from Pauls Valley High School in 1965. He served in the Marine Corps from 1966 to January of 1968, almost thirteen months of which was in Vietnam. Upon returning, he attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.
Jim worked as a statistical analyst for the Oklahoma Crime Commission and then later pursued a career as a self-employed computer programmer for mainframe and mini computers. Later he formed a retail company, Quality Data Products.
In 1987, Jim married the love of his life Connie Thompson. His love for Connie brought him to Tahlequah, a place he would call home. His love for Tahlequah would set his course for public service and countless hours of community service.
In 2000, Jim was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, in which he served two terms. In 2004 he was then elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in which he served two terms.
After retiring, Jim served on multiple boards of CASA, The Thompson House, NEO Health, Cherokee County Health Coalition, Cherokee County Jail, Tahlequah Public Schools, and NORA (Northeastern Oklahoma Regional Alliance). He was an active member of the Tahlequah Kiwanis Club and served as president in 2013-14. He also served as an officer and active member of American Legion Post 50 in Tahlequah.
Jim loved his family and the city of Tahlequah where he worked tirelessly and selflessly for the betterment of its community. He will be missed by many.
Jim is survived by his wife Connie, three children; David Moore Jr., Kim Broadhurst and her husband David and Jamie Halfacre. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Brandon Broadhurst, Kylee Broadhurst, Blake Broadhurst, and Alex Gulley; his brother John Wilson and Jean of Dane, Wisconsin.
Jim graduated from Pauls Valley High School in 1965. He served in the Marine Corps from 1966 to January of 1968, almost thirteen months of which was in Vietnam. Upon returning, he attended Oklahoma State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.
Jim worked as a statistical analyst for the Oklahoma Crime Commission and then later pursued a career as a self-employed computer programmer for mainframe and mini computers. Later he formed a retail company, Quality Data Products.
In 1987, Jim married the love of his life Connie Thompson. His love for Connie brought him to Tahlequah, a place he would call home. His love for Tahlequah would set his course for public service and countless hours of community service.
In 2000, Jim was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives, in which he served two terms. In 2004 he was then elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in which he served two terms.
After retiring, Jim served on multiple boards of CASA, The Thompson House, NEO Health, Cherokee County Health Coalition, Cherokee County Jail, Tahlequah Public Schools, and NORA (Northeastern Oklahoma Regional Alliance). He was an active member of the Tahlequah Kiwanis Club and served as president in 2013-14. He also served as an officer and active member of American Legion Post 50 in Tahlequah.
Jim loved his family and the city of Tahlequah where he worked tirelessly and selflessly for the betterment of its community. He will be missed by many.
Funeral Service
NOV 16.
2:00 AM - 3:00 PM
First Baptist Church (Tahlequah)
201 Commercial Rd
Tahlequah, OK, US, 74464
Cemetery Details
Tahlequah City Cemetery
We will update services when they are available.
https://www.tahlequahfuneral.com/obituaries/Jim-Wilson-3/#!/Obituary
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From the Tahlequah Fire Department
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