Ralph O'Neil Wilderson

RALPH O'NEIL WILDERSON Ralph O'Neil Wilderson was born on February 22, 1937 in Dolores the son of Rufus Albert and Ruth Edna (Holliday) Wilderson. He passed away on Monday, May 25, 2009 at his Cortez home at the age of 72. Ralph enjoyed time spent outdoors camping, hunting, and prospecting. Surviving Ralph are his children, Karen Harbuck of Alaska, Sharon Wilderson of Cortez, and Kathy Gibson of Florida; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and by his siblings, Orval Wilderson of Montrose, Colo. and Geneva John of Nebraska. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; by his son, Gary Wilderson; and by his sister, Ruth Opal Gilliland. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.