Donna Jean Wilson

Donna Wilson
Boulder, Utah

Donna Jean Moosman Wilson, 85, passed away August 30, 2024 at her home in Boulder. She was born on December 21, 1938 in Escalante to Lorin Melvin and Uvada Alvey Moosman. She married Bruce Wilson on January 13,1956 in Fredonia, Arizona. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2011.

Donna was very involved in her community serving in many civic areas. She was a volunteer fireman and personally drove the first fire truck into Boulder. She was instrumental in obtaining a grant for the first fire station in Boulder. She was an EMT; secretary of the Boulder Cattleman’s Association; secretary of the Boulder Irrigation and Water Development Company. She managed the Boulder Irrigation Water system for over 35 years and managed the Boulder landfill for over 30 years. She served eight years as mayor of Boulder, was on the Boulder Town Council for eight years, Boulder Planning Commission for 11 years. She donated property to Boulder Town for a town park. She also owned and operated The Circle Cliff Motel for a period of time and worked in Hall’s store for a number of years. She was a true friend to all. A full life of service to her community.

Survived by her children: Junius Robert (Maria) Wilson, Dean Wilson, and Cynthia Wilson (Adan Acosta) all of Boulder; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also  preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Wayne Wilson; siblings: Leon Moosman, Melba Mathews, Ray Moosman, Merrill Moosman and Donald Moosman. 

Please join the family for graveside services and interment that will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Boulder Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com