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Albert Lane Wilson

Albert Lane Wilson, 89, civil and chemical engineer of Glasgow, Mont., died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, of natural causes.

A viewing will be held Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 15 Airport Road, followed by a graveside service at the Highland Cemetery.

He was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He served with Patton's Army in World War II, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin under the G.I. Bill with a bachelor's and master's degree in chemical engineering.

He was employed by Southern Alkali in Corpus Christi, Texas, Silas Mason Co. in Panhandle, Texas, C. F. Braun in Alhambra, Calif., and Procon in McLean, Va., as a chemical engineer, and also worked on highly-classified nuclear projects. He later worked as a civil engineer for the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., and oversaw contractors installing security enhancements around the White House, before retiring in 1989. With his wife, Lenore, he served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Wolf Point. He had also served in his church as elders quorum president, ward clerk, high councilor, and district Young Men's president.

He was an Eagle Scout, earned the Woodbadge Award (Beaver Patrol), was a member of the Order of the Arrow (Vigil), and served in many offices in the Boy Scouts of America, including Scoutmaster of Troops in Texas, California and Virginia over a period of 65 years. He was a member of an Indian Dance Team for the Order of the Arrow, including performing the hoop dance. He was a Scout leader for the 1964 National Jamboree at Valley Forge, and Philmont in 1965.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore; and a sister, Beth Davis.

Survivors include a brother, Robert M. Wilson and his wife, Suzy, of San Jose, Calif.; a son, Charles L. Wilson and his wife, Loretta, of Glasgow; a daughter, Holly Danneman of Sandy, Utah; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Bell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

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