Wylie Carson
December 16, 1924 – September 28, 2015
Wylie Carson, long-time resident of Millbrae, California, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2015. He was 90 years old. A beloved husband, father, teacher and friend, he will be treasured and missed by all whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Effie Carson of Millbrae, Calif., and his sons, Wylie D. Carson of San Francisco and Rodney J. Carson of San Mateo. He is also survived by his two granddaughters, Miranda and Cassidy Carson, and their mother, Cory Smith of Sacramento. He also leaves behind several nephews and nieces. Also mentioned are longtime friends: Vernon Capps, Pearl Kerran, Tom Jensen, Satoru Nakama and Scott Nordfelt.
During his long life, Wylie was an honored World War II Army veteran who served in the Pacific Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star. After returning to the States, Wylie went to school and graduated from the College of San Mateo. After completing this service, he joined the 467 Burlingame Plumbers Union in 1951, where he was a life member.
Wylie worked in construction and installed plumbing in many homes in Millbrae and San Mateo County. Wylie later worked for St. Joseph's Hospital and was in charge of the sanitation department. When St. Joseph closed its doors, he was hired at Stanford Medical Center and was responsible for operations and maintenance. After retiring from Stanford after 10 years of outstanding work, he worked for Orchard Supply Hardware in Millbrae for another 7 years and also helped with his eldest son's landscaping business. Wylie was also a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in San Bruno for 58 years.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing at the Chapel of the Highlands on El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Chapel of the Highlands
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 at Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park in San Mateo.
Published by the San Francisco Chronicle from September 29 to October 1, 2015.
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