Gerald D Wilson

A longtime resident of Telluride and Placerville, Colorado, Gerald Wilson passed peacefully on March 21, 2026. Many friends and family were able to see Gerald in the short 8 days before his passing.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Arla Wilson, the love of his life, Sue Wilson, his brother Gary Wilson, nephews Mike Berry and Alfred Berry.

He is survived by sisters, Pearl Berry of West Virginia (formerly of Colorado) and Ruby Gray of Arizonia.

Gerald had several nieces and nephews as well as great and great, great nieces and nephews. His bonus - children, and bonus grandchildren were such a special addition to his family.

So many friends throughout the years have touched his life, if you were a friend of Gerald, it was for life.

All who knew him loved him and he returned that love. He will be greatly missed!

Gerald had a great eye for the beauty of the outdoors and captured that in every photo that he took. He became quite popular sharing his photos to many followers on Facebook. He often would lay in his hammock to scroll and critique his photos before posting them or just wave at the kayakers coming down the river, ok he would throw a few rocks.

He had the ability to tell a story with his photos, especially the ones taken of the scene up the river with the different Seasons and don’t forget the bench in the yard that would be decorated with the Christmas Bear.

His hiking photos were one of a kind and he loved telling you all about where they were taken.

YOU KNEW YOUR PLACE IN HIS LIFE, HOLD ONTO THOSE MEMORIES!

A Family Graveside Service will be held on May 8, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Lone Tree Cemetery – Telluride

Planned Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held on May 9,2026 12 – 3 pm at River Bottom Park, Montrose.