Neil H Wilson Obituary (2023)

Neil Harlan Wilson passed away June 2, 2023. He was born August 5, 1946 to Samuel and Eleanor Wilson. He grew up in the Kittitas Valley and attended the Kittitas School District where he played basketball. He worked for White Delany and Western Farmers along with many other local farmers in the valley. Neil owned and operated Little T's Arcade and Snack Shop in Kittitas for over three years. He was happy to provide a place for kids to hang out and have fun. He coached little league baseball for years, having a huge part in the construction of the Palmiero Park baseball field. He was a supporter of local sports and enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren compete, making the games in Spokane for State B Basketball was a highlight. Neil enjoyed fishing and hunting for pheasants. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Dale and Weldon Wilson. Neil is survived by his spouse Cathy Wilson as well as his former wife Janet Wilson and their children Janielle (Rod) Paul and Travis (Megan) Wilson along with his grandchildren Jacob (Miranda ) Paul, Jordan (James) Shumate, Madison (Michael) Gifford, Payton Wilson and Treyden Wilson, four great grandchildren, step children Matt (Clare) Bailes and Mandee Bailes along with his step grandchildren Katrina Bailes and Jackson Bailes. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory is caring for the family.