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Hobart ‘Hobie’ Garrett Wilson Jr.

 Hobart ‘Hobie’ Garrett Wilson Jr. passed away at his Petaluma residence on Jan. 15, 2013, at the age of 80 years.

  He was the loving husband for more than 56 years to Cathie Wilson; devoted father of Elizabeth (Steve) Hanak, of Petaluma; Eileen (Gary) Bowers, of Sonoma; and Loretta (Tom) Devito, of Santa Rosa; cherished grandfather of Catherine Mary Ackerly, Megan Ackerly, Natalie Hanak, Camille (Nick) Williams and Jordan Devito; and great-grandfather of Sabine Ackerly-Albright and Hobart Ackerly-Esquivias; as well as the dear brother of Edith Stanley of Washington; and uncle of Joan Stanley.

  “Hobie” was president and founding member of the “Bing’s Friends and Collector Society.” For more than 30 years, he enjoyed publishing the quarterly newsletter. On Sunday evenings, he could be heard on our local radio station KTOB playing big-band music, and of course, Bing Crosby. He worked for the post office in San Francisco for more than 36 years and previously lived in Sonoma.

  As per his request, there will not be a service. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
The family was assisted by Parent-Sorensen Mortuary & Crematory, 763-4131.