Terry Lee Wilson, 78 years old, born June 10, 1947, went to be with his Savior on Nov. 16, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Billings, Montana, where he attended school and graduated in 1965. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy soon after corpsman training. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1968 with the U.S. Marine Corps. He received the Cross of Gallantry after heroic action during aggressive fighting alongside the Second Battalion of the Ninth Marines.
Terry is survived by his wife, Donna, of 55 years; four children: Jackie Wilson, Växjö, Sweden; David Wilson, Clarkston, Washington; Brian Wilson, Pasadena, Texas; and Heather Hansen, of Chehalis, Washington; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, with two more on the way.
Terry lived and loved his time with family and friends. He served in Lewis County and beyond as a Lewis County coroner for 28 years, in the Rotary Club of Centralia, and on mission trips to Mexico and Amsterdam. His love for God and gift for medical practice led him to the Lewis County Gospel Mission, serving people in need of a loving touch and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. He loved and gave his all and cared deeply for his patients.
We/our family wish to extend our gratitude to the Miller family and staff at Steck Medical. It helped Terry to accomplish working and serving until the Lord called him home.
Per Terry’s request, if you would like to donate to the Lewis County Gospel Mission instead of flowers, they are in need of a walk-in freezer.
A memorial service will take place on Dec. 20 at Mountain View Baptist Church in Centralia, Washington, at 11 a.m., with reception and lunch to follow. We are grateful to all for your friendship and love!
Donna, David, Jackie, Brian, and Heather.
