Birth date: Aug 25, 1950 Death date: Mar 7, 2015
James David Wilson, born August 25, 1950 to Ernest and Billie Wilson in Waxahachie, Texas passed away on March 7, 2015 after an intense battle of metastatic liver cancer. David leaves behind wife Kerstin Wilson; parents Billie and Read Obituary
David was my dear younger cousin. His family lived for many years in Brazil and we always were elated when they could be in town to visit for a little while. David had a sweetness and kindness in his spirit that is a rare treasure. We will meet again. Rest in peace and God Bless your family. — Kay Franklin Thomas
David was a colleague, friend, mentor, encourager, and generous giver. Having known David and recognized his gifts for education and mentoring nursing students, nurses, and other health care professionals, I watched him impart his knowledge and expertise in the many educational activities that he performed. As an author, educator, and colleague, he stands out as a person of excellence and integrity. As a friend and colleague, he was a stable, humorous, welcoming coordinator for PALS……it was always a pleasure to work with David. He will be very, very missed. And his legacies will be ongoing, and appreciated.My condolences to Kiersten and the fami
Thank you Lynn! What a beautiful tribute!
Kerstin,Aaron ,Micah Joseph and all of your families it's hard to write just one memory but I'm gonna try to share just how much your husband,dad,FIL ,G-pa and son meant to me.ive known David since early 1980s mostly our memories are from SFH working in NBN and in EOPC occasionally! He was a joy always had a huge smile , great team worker, we were both RNs but he taught me much.specifically interpreting lab values and what conditions to look for with abnormal lab values in my early nursing career,he was an encourager,when things were out of my comfort zone , he was there to affirm you that you'll do fine ! Got to work with him and his nursing students from ORU and Langston and he was one outstanding nursing instructor you could tell when they walked in the door they were confident prepared students and I know David had a lot to do with that. Not only professionally but David and Kerstin are members of our church and they were always faithfully there ,he believed in the power of prayer. What a testimony he left too many even while battling this horrible Cancer he came faithfully as long as his body allowed him to stand and worship his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Yes I know without any doubt he is withJesus today healed whole and at peace! I'll miss David as I know each of you do but I know I'll see him again thanks for the opportunity to share of a life that was touched by your loved one! Continued prayers for each of you in the days ahead. With love Jacki Yager
David always made me feel a part of the PALS family although I came from Enid and only taught a few classes a year. He will be missed. My condolences to Kiersten and the rest of the family. Nell Bryant -Pitts, MD.
David was a wonderful teacher and shared his knowledge of the nursing care of children with his teaching and books. His memory will last for a long long time. Enjoy heaven David.
I remember Pediatric Nurse Consultants meetings at Donna Wongâ??s house and learning of Davidâ??s skilled work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I have observed his steady, masterful work with the worldwide most used pediatric nursing textbook, Nursing Care of Infants and Children. I know that his teaching of BSN students at several universities brought some toward the care of children. His influence on students was evident in their skill acquisition and knowledge growth during the semester of his tutelage. Students listened to his near encyclopedic yet down to earth lectures, took his challenging examinations, and received mentorship during clinical experiences. David was a master in both clinical practice (the care of neonates, children, and teens) and as a skilled professor. Davidâ??s board service on the Wong-Baker FACES foundation has advanced the use of this facial recognition pain assessment scale. Many will identify this scale as it is used worldwide in hospitals, clinics, schools, and for research in the work to improve care of those in pain. I served with David on the board and he was valued for his depth of contribution. Now, with students at the Childrenâ??s Hospital at Saint Francis, I am reminded of Davidâ??s influence on every unit. I regularly point students to the Wilson & Hockenberry text, Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing because the content is some of the most applicable for their equipping to give care to children with their families. David will be long missed for his warm and friendly demeanor, his standard-setting expertise, mentorship, and contribution to the world of pediatric nursing care. He was beloved. David is now, â??â?¦away from the body and at home with the Lordâ? (2 Corinthians 5:8b). Thank you, David, for your impartations. Lynn Clutter
David contributed a lot of expertise to our award-winning textbook. He will be sorely missed. Shannon Perry
I was privileged to have met and worked with David many years ago for many years. David was a wonderful role model and was always willing to help everyone he met. David was faithful to the Lord and to his calling in every aspect of his professional life. He spoke often of his family and he made life easier by lightening the load for everyone else. I will never teach a PALS course without thinking about David. He was dedicated to education and sharing his knowledge related to the pediatric population in all health care settings and circumstances. David will definitely be missed by all of us.
David was a great colleague, friend, mentor, educator. His realism, sense of humor, and knowledge base…..plus his quiet dignity and strength during his cancer treatments…..were such a blessing to all in his path. I will really, really miss David! Condolences to Kiersten and the rest of the family.
