Eugenia “Jean” Wilson, 95, died Saturday, November 1, 2003, at her home in West Richland.  She was born to Ernest L. and Bessie Ruth Jordan on January 16, 1908, in Halls, Tennessee and was the 3rd of eight children.  Six have preceded her in death.  She grew up on a farm and was active in all farm chores.  She attended Memphis State Normal College in Tennessee and taught grade school for a few years.

Eugenia married Sam Wilson on April 11, 1931, in Henning, TN.  They moved to Richland in 1943 and experienced 60 years of growth in the Tri-Cities.  Their lives were blessed with many close friends and a loving family.

For 20 years, Eugenia was auditor at the Desert Inn Hotel, Richland, and was employed by Vance Properties until 1968.  She was a member of Bethany United Protestant Church in West Richland where she was active for many years.  Jean and Sam celebrated their “50th” wedding anniversary at the church.  Sam passed away in May 1982.

Eugenia was a member of Order of Eastern Star #239 in Richland, Rebecca Lodge in Kennewick until 1966, and V.F.W. Cook-Erickson Post 7952 Auxiliary in Richland.

Eugenia is survived by her son, David “Joe” Wilson and wife, Marjorie, three grandchildren, Jeanene S. Wilson of Antelope, CA, David Lee Wilson and wife, Susan, of Anderson, CA, and Melinda Kay Keane and husband, Jeff, of Laguna Niguel, CA; five great grandchildren, Joel and Adam Wilson, Spencer, Matilda and Olivia Keane; and her brother, Benjamin W. Jordan and wife, Mary, of Houston, TX; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 5th, 2003, at Einan’s Funeral Home, Richland.  Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Viewing will be at Einan’s from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Bethany United Protestant Church, 331 S. 41st Ave., W. Richland, WA 99353.