Feb. 7, 1974-April 17, 2024
Joshua Reed Wilson was born in 1974 to Kelly and Glena Wilson. Josh passed away on April 17, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in Washington, Utah.
Born in St. George, Utah, Josh’s family made the move to Casper, Wyoming, at the age of one. However, as he grew up he always made sure to note how cold it was and to make sure to mention how much he hated his paper route but sure did appreciate the tips he received. Fast forward to the age of 15, Josh and his family moved back to Hurricane, Utah, where he then graduated from Hurricane High School.
Josh was known for his impeccable work ethic, contagious laugh and being the world’s best dad/police officer.
In between completing his education at Dixie College and Southern Utah University with a degree in criminal justice, Josh married his wife Katherine in the St. George Temple on June 11, 1999. He then embarked on his journey to the police academy at the Utah Police Corps. Josh dedicated 21 years to the St. George Police Department, serving on the Investigations Division, Patrol, Motor Patrol, SWAT, VFAST and the Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Division all through the span of his career. Josh never took a day off unless Katherine requested it.
Outside of work, you could find Josh riding his road bike, golfing and dirt biking and he began a new endeavor of riding a Harley Davidson. One of Josh’s major accomplishments was completing the Lotoja race nine times. Yet, he never complained one second about how many hours and miles it took for him to complete that (miserable) race.
Josh was a loving husband and father but was an even better friend. He was always willing to drop anything for anyone regardless of where he was or what he was doing. He will be deeply missed by all those who loved him and cared for him.
He is survived by his wife Katherine; daughters Abigail and Lydia; father Kelly; mother Glena; brothers/sister and spouses: Kelly Burke and Amy, Kasey and Shaunna, Michael and Holly, Laci and Tom; father-in-law, Clyde; mother-in-law, Nan; sisters/brothers-in-law: Tonya and Howard, Annette and Vince, Rachel and David, Brett and Dana, Kristopher and Chayla.
Josh fought a 3.5-year battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. He always fought with a positive attitude. Never once complaining.
A funeral service to celebrate Josh’s life will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. in the Boulder Ridge Stake Center, 1762 South River Road, St. George, Utah. Visitations will be held Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary located at 288 West St. George Blvd., and on Saturday, prior to services, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Stake Center. He will be laid to rest at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.
Arrangements are under the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Click here to visit the Metcalf Mortuary website for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.