Cleve I. Wilson passed away on November 10, 2022.

WILSON—Cleve I. Wilson passed away on November 10, 2022 at his son's home in garibaldi, Ore., after many months of battling cancer. 

He was born in Fruitland, Idaho, on June 1 1928. He resided in Florence, Ore., where he married Waylene Milam and raised his two children Mark and Roxanne. While in Florence, he worked for Darigold as a truck driver  delivering milk to stores and schools for 25 years. 

He enjoyed life to the fullest. His travels included Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, South America and countries in Europe.

Cleve eventually moved to Salem, Ore., where he married Norma Houdek, since deceased. For the remainder of his life, he resided at the home of Marilyn House until the last three months before he passed. 

Cleve is survived by his son Mark Wilson, his brother Todd Wilson, sister Carrol McConnel, half-brother David Wilson along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cleve Wilson touched the lives of so many people, he was loved and will be missed by all.

He will be buried at Pacific Sunset cemetery in Florence and celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. For more information, call 503-799-7716.