Obituary of Alan Leo Wilson

January 29, 1949 – March 11, 2010 Alan Leo Wilson, 61, passed away on March 11, 2010 at his home in Tualatin with family at his side. Alan was born on January 29, 1949 in Germantown, Pennsylvania to Franklin and Maxine Wilson. At the age of 7, Alan moved to Salem, Oregon with his family. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. On March 22, 1975, Alan married Connie Jane Harms in Dallas, Oregon and the couple had two children, Jeffery and Stacy. Alan loved the outdoors and he began his career as a logger. He later worked as a writer and photographer at Capitol Press, a lobbyist at Associated Oregon Industries, and then he went on to own a public relations and advertising agency, Wilson, Donaldson and Associates. On his personal time, Alan sought out activities such as bicycling, fishing, hunting, hiking and camping. He also enjoyed gardening, cooking, writing and reading. Alan was fortunate to retire early and spend time travelling with Connie, both in the United States and internationally. Alan is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Connie Wilson; son Jeffery Wilson and fiancée Alexa Kinney of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter Stacy Wilson of Tualatin; mother Maxine Wilson of Salem; brother Wayne Wilson and wife Sally of Oak Hill, VA and nephew Kyle Wilson. He is preceded in death by his father Franklin B. Wilson. A family memorial will be held. Charitable donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent at www.ANewTradition.com. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.