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Nyle Cecil Wise

Birth	:	2 Nov 1924 Manson, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Death	:	30 Nov 2006 Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Portland Burying Ground, Portland, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5886002, -72.6072006
Plot	:	Row 8, Alley 2 Row 4, Lot 2
Description	:	NYLE C. WISE - Monday - December 4, 2006 Manson - Nyle C. Wise, beloved husband and father, passed away November 30, 2006. He was born November 2, 1924, in Manson. Nyle was the son of Fred and Edith Wise, who originally homesteaded in Union Valley before moving to Manson in about 1918. Nyle was the last of nine children, with six sisters, Alta, Laura, Raynell, Maymie, Edna and Bertha; and two brothers, Lester and John. Graduating from Manson High School in 1942, Nyle enlisted in the military in September 1943. He was a Sergeant in the 524th... Read More	NYLE C. WISE - Monday - December 4, 2006 Manson - Nyle C. Wise, beloved husband and father, passed away November 30, 2006. He was born November 2, 1924, in Manson. Nyle was the son of Fred and Edith Wise, who originally homesteaded in Union Valley before moving to Manson in about 1918. Nyle was the last of nine children, with six sisters, Alta, Laura, Raynell, Maymie, Edna and Bertha; and two brothers, Lester and John. Graduating from Manson High School in 1942, Nyle enlisted in the military in September 1943. He was a Sergeant in the 524th Bombardment Squadron, 379th Bombardment Group, Army Air Forces. A radio operator in a B-17, he was stationed in Kimbolten, England. He was wounded in action over Germany on February 16, 1945, when flak shattered his right arm. He was awarded the Purple Heart and spent many months in the hospital in England followed by McCaw General Hospital in Walla Walla. He was discharged from the service in November 1945. It took many years before he regained the strength and dexterity in his arm. Nyle's brother, John served as a nose gunner in a B-24 and was killed in action over Kassel Germany in January 1945. Brother, Lester, served in the South Pacific as a radio operator in the signal corps. All three brothers were overseas simultaneously in 1944-1945. Nyle met Frances Elaine Williams, also of Manson, while in high school. They were married on September 21, 1949. Together they had three children, Nanine Elaine in June 1951, Jean Carol in September 1954, and Barry Mitchell in September 1958. Nyle and Fran lived on the shores of Lake Chelan near Wapato Point for 56 years. Nyle spent a year at University of Washington before returning to Manson. He became Chelan City Clerk and also owned the Chelan Pavilion with Stan Corbin, and was also a bookkeeper at Chelan Lumber. Nyle started orcharding in 1950, and owned and operated a series of orchards. He loved apple blossom time, with its senseof possibility, and the long hours of harvest, the culmination of the season. Nyle was also President and CEO of Steven Star Orchards, Inc. and Upper Forty, Inc. He retired from orchards in 1984, but remained an active investor. He loved the business of business and enjoyed getting big jobs done more efficiently and for less money. Besides spending time with his family, Nyle enjoyed fishing and bird hunting. Especially fishing. He enjoyed fly-fishing in the local streams and rivers, and spinning and trolling in Lake Chelan. Stehekin was a special place he enjoyed with his family and friends. He loved the outdoors, and always appreciated the beauty around him. He fished in Alaska for salmon with Fran and many of his friends. He returned to Ketchikan yearly, for decades. This included two trips up the Inland Passage from Anacortes to Ketchikan. He also enjoyed golf and was a member of the Pukalani Golf Club on Maui. Nyle and Fran owned a second home on Maui, where they spent winters for 20 years. They made many lifelong friends there and on their numerous trips to fish in Ketchikan. They spent many years traveling and particularly enjoyed the South Pacific and Europe, and exploring different regions of the U.S. Nyle really liked getting on a jet plane and feeling it push him back into the seat at takeoff. He enjoyed both the sense of anticipation of starting a trip and the power of the plane. Nyle was up for a trip to the city most anytime. Fran and Nyle visited Seattle regularly and always enjoyed a ball game, they were big Husky and Seahawk fans, a show and a great dinner out. He also enjoyed Las Vegas, including playing blackjack, but also many other cities including San Francisco and New York. Nyle also enjoyed shopping, especially if it involved buying something for Fran. Simply put, Nyle was a great father. He took his job as provider very seriously, and did it very well. He impressed upon his children the values of honesty, hard work and love of country. He expected alot, but always let his children know how proud he was of them. He was always happy to do anything that would contribute to their success, and never stopped asking what he could do for them. Also a good son and brother, he looked after his parents in their old age and kept track of his many siblings. Residing in Manson his entire life, Nyle was involved in many community activities. This included work on installing the first TV translator station to serve Chelan and Manson, and development of the Echo Valley Ski Hill. He served many years on the Lake Chelan Reclamation Board during the period where the current system was installed. This included trips to Washington DC to testify before Congressional Appropriation Sub-committees to obtain the funding for the system. Nyle was active in the Manson Methodist Church and was instrumental in building the parsonage. He was on the Board of the Farmer's Home Administration and the Lake Chelan Fruit Growers. He also served on the Lake Chelan Scholarship Fund Committee and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and El Katif Shrine. Nyle was active in the Republican Party and was interested in politics from the local to world level. He also encouraged his children to become involved and think beyond their hometown. Political discussions were part of many dinners. Nyle was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Edith; his sisters, Alta, Laura and Raynell; and his brothers, John and Lester; and many lifelong friends. He is survived by his wife, Fran; daughters, Nan Welty of East Wenatchee, Jean Heikel and son-in-law, Larry,c also of East Wenatchee; son, Barry Wise and daughter-in-law, Jill of Wenatchee; and five grandchildren, Gavan Welty, Laine Heikel, Jill Heikel, Clare Wise and Mattie Wise. Funeral Services will be held at the Manson United Methodist Church on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Chelan. Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Lake Chelan Valley Scholarship Fund or the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Services are under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan. Inscription: S SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II PURPLE HEART

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Nyle Cecil Wise's memorial is located at: Portland Burying Ground, Portland, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Nyle Cecil Wise death?
Nyle Cecil Wise death on 30 Nov 2006 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 41.5886002
Longitude: -72.6072006

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick Alfred Wise

(1876 - 1956)

Edith Agnes Story Wise

(1887 - 1967)

Spouse

Frances Elaine “Fran” Williams Wise

(1926 - 2011)

Siblings

Lester Newton Wise

(1910 - 1985)

Laura L Wise Bellew

(1911 - 1974)

Maymie Pearl Wise Cozart

(1914 - 2015)

SSGT John F Wise

(1916 - 1944)

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Coordinate: 41.5886002, -72.6072006

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