Surrounded by his family, Tad peacefully passed away on April 16, 2007 following a brief illness. Tad moved to Gilroy with his family in 1967, and attended local schools. He was a member of Gilroy High School, class of 1970. He moved to Tracy, CA in 1984, where he was an ironworker. Tad is survived by his 5 children, Jami Wilson of Davis, Lyle Wilson, Morgan Wilson, Zoee Wilson and Lucas Wilson, all of Tracy.
Tad was an avid sports enthusiast and loved the Dodgers and the Lakers.
He is also survived by his sister, Tarra Garcia of Gilroy and brothers: Matt Wilson of San Diego, and Coe Wilson of Gilroy. Tad will be remembered by many family members, including his nephews, Joshua Garcia, Jadrien Garcia, Jacob Garcia, Cody Wilson and Cory Wilson, all of Gilroy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Wilson.
