Jon Wilson

Jon Clinton Wilson, 75 passed away November 15, 2013 at his home. Jon was born October 4, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He honorably served in the United States Air Force from June 30, 1956 to June, 1960. Upon discharge from the Air Force, Jon worked in banking in California from 1960-1963. He then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and worked as a bartender at the Flamingo Hotel during the time of the Rat Pack and had many stories. Jon moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1965 and continued his long career as a Manager and Bartender at the Hotel Captain Cook, Travel Lodge, Irish Setter, The Time Out Lounge, Woodshed and Ole's Pub. Jon has a son, Jon C. Stern, Brookings, South Dakota and was preceded in death by his father, Abe Wilson, Sr; mother, Erma Love Wilson and brother, Abe Wilson, Jr. Jon was an avid fisherman, hunter, traveler, and golfer and was an original member of the Rotten Club which he was very proud of. He was also a member of AMVETS Post 2 and the Moose Lodge. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to AMVETS Post 2 in Jon's memory A Celebration of Jon's Life will be held 4 to 8 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the Crossroads Lounge, 1402 Gambell St, Anchorage Arrangements entrusted to the Cremation Society of Alaska. Words of comfort can be shared at www.alaskacremation.com