Viola H. Wilson

Viola H. Wilson, formerly of Portland, OR died July 22, 2017, in Grand Island, NE. She was born November 19, 1922, on a farm north of Laurel, NE to Danish immigrants Magnus and Olivia Vorum Hansen. Vi graduated from Laurel High School and Wayne State College. Her teaching career began in rural schools in Nebraska. She then taught in Iowa, Oregon, Venezuela and California.



A woman of strong faith and patriotism, she was an inspiration to all who knew her. She enjoyed good books, music, theater and extensive travels in the United States and Europe.



She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Wise in 1975 and Arthur Wilson in 2007, her parents, two brothers, and five sisters. Those surviving are one brother, three sisters, nieces and nephews who were her pride and joy, five step-children along with a multitude of friends.



Private family services will be held Sunday, August 20th at the Laurel, Nebraska city cemetery.