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Wilsilee Irby Fielder, age 87, of Boerne, TX, died Friday, July 11, 2008. She was born in Union County, Arkansas on October 9th, 1920, the daughter of Walter William Irby and Geneva Dell Owens. She received a degree from Texas State Women's College in Denton in 1942. After graduating, she briefly worked in several areas including as a home economics teacher, a munitions plant worker, and a secretary at the Pentagon during World War II. Wilsilee and James Fielder were married in Waycross, Georgia, in 1943. During Jim's 29 years of military service, Wilsilee and their children accompanied Jim on his many tours of duty in the U.S. and Germany. After Jim retired from the Air Force in 1969, they traveled around the world. They also enjoyed many vacations with their children and grandchildren. Wilsilee was a gourmet chef and a creative person who excelled in the art of ceramics, sewing, quilting, and many other crafts. She cherished her family and friends, and throughout her life she never met anyone who remained a stranger for long. She was a member of the Bulverde Senior Center. Wilsilee was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Marlo Fielder. She is survived by her four children; son, Ron Fielder and wife, Janis of Pasadena, TX and their two children; Katy Glass and husband, Richard, Daniel and wife, Robin and their child Gabriel; daughter, Bonnie Hancock and husband, Roland of Richmond, TX and their two children; Jenny Clifton and husband, Bobby, Trey and wife, Mari; daughter, Brenda Thompson and husband, Jon of Boerne, TX and their four children; Jon Eric and wife, Sara, Justin, Marlee and Brooke; son, Kevin Fielder and wife, Virginia of Lake Jackson, TX and their two children; Christina and fiancé, Juston McGee, James and wife, Teri and their children; Elissa and Coates. Wilsilee is also survived by her sister, Dorothy Moran, of Mesquite, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 17, 2008 at 12:00 P.M. at the same location. The Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park North. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bulverde Senior Center or the charity of your choice.

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Wilsilee Irby Fielder

October 9, 1920 - July 11, 2008