Kate Wilson

Kate Mosler Wilson passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2005, at her home in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

She was born Dec. 20, 1919.

A longtime resident of the desert, she was an avid golfer, former club champion and had five holes-in-one. As a prominent Realtor, she co-founded Smoke Tree Realty and retired as manager of Springs Resale.

Katie was a frequent Whitefish visitor, staying at Bay Point, where she entertained and played bridge.

Her humor, kindness and love of life touched many lives. She will be missed by all of her friends and family who knew her and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert (Bud) Wilson.

Katie will forever be remembered by her children, Nancy Frank and Steven Wilson and wife Vickie; grandchildren Kerry Hester and husband Doug, Derek Frank and wife Annette, Amy Brown and husband Brian, and Kevin Wilson; great grandchildren Abby and Tate Brown; and her lifelong friend Edie Rubin.

Services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, Attn: Charitable Donations, 42600 Cook St. #202, Palm Desert CA 92211, or to your favorite charity.