Shirley Diane (Roberts) Wilson passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born November 12, 1935 in Rohnerville, Fortuna at her grandparents, Ed and Gladys Baxter’s home.

Shirley was a graduate of the Rohnerville elementary school in 1949 and Fortuna High, graduating in 1953. As she graduated at the age of 17, she had to wait two years to attend the nursing program at Ben Franklin nursing school in San Francisco. After graduating nursing school she joined the US Navy in 1956 where she became a registered nurse and served 2 years.

After her service, she returned home where she continued her nursing career at the County Community Hospital (the old General Hospital) until her retirement in 1962.

Shirley met her future husband, Earl Wilson in 1958 after the purchase of a horse he was selling. They were married in 1962 for 40 years until his passing in 2002. He always said, he not only got the girl, but the return of his horse as well. They remained in Carlotta, California where they rode horses together, gardened, and raised their two boys.

Shirley leaves behind her oldest son Andrew and wife Cristal, granddaughter Makayla Wilson, grandson Wyatt Wilson (Brynn Ivy). Her youngest son Scott and wife TrinnaLynn, grandson Adam Wilson and wife Kaylee Pogue-Wilson. Brother Edgar Roberts and wife Judy. Nephew Garvin Rollins, neice Melodie Chittenden and husband Dave. Nephews Chuck and Rick Roberts. As well as many more nieces, nephews and friends to numerous to name.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Florene Roberts and husband Earl Wilson.

Shirley lived a long prosperous life and will be missed by her family and friends

Special thanks to Hospice of Humboldt and Katrina Davis for their care in her final days.

There will be a private graveside service. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at noon at the Wilson property in Carlotta. Please bring a potluck dish if you can.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you make a donation to either Hospice of Humboldt or the Heart Association.