Charleen Wilson slipped away peacefully at home on October 29th after a brave battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born March 7, 1941, in Great Falls, Montana, to Margaret and Charles Cereck, along with her identical twin sister, Marleen. She attended Great Falls High School and graduated from The College of Great Falls in 1963 with a degree in Sociology. Charleen was employed as a case worker by the Montana Department of Social and Health Services, where she supported adults in need of mental health or alcohol treatment, and financial assistance. She married Warren Wilson, also from Great Falls, in November, 1964. Their daughter, Cindy, was born in 1965; the family moved to Kennewick, WA, in 1969 when Warren took a job at Hanford, and son, Blaine, was born later that year. Charleen and Warren raised their family in Kennewick and in 1994 moved to Horn Rapids, Richland, for their retirement years. Charleen was an enthusiastic proponent of progressive causes throughout her life, had little patience for opponents of social progress, and spoke her mind. She was compassionate, listened with great interest to people's life stories and highly valued thoughtful conversation. Charleen always sat straight and tall, attentive to what the moment might call for. She loved NPR radio, PBS TV, and good literature, maintaining an extensive book list that is a great resource for her family. She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother and would do anything for her children. Her relationship with Warren grew closer and sweeter over the years. She was especially close to her twin sister, Marleen; their relationship being a lifelong source of mutual happiness and comfort. She appreciated wine and good food, and enjoyed cooking. She loved the voices of Placido Domingo, Harry Belafonte and Joe & Eddie. In her last few years, she enjoyed her weekly conversations at the Attitudes hair salon followed by lunch dates with Warren. Although she enjoyed many vacations with family and friends, she recalled the trips to San Pancho (Mexico), and Kauai as some of her happiest times of her life, despite her constrained mobility. The constant and loving care provided by Warren and son Blaine enabled Charleen to spend the end of her life at home, and frequent visits by sister Marleen and daughter Cindy lifted her spirits. The family thanks Dr. Barbara Atwood for her understanding and sensitivity, and the Hospice team from The Chaplaincy - especially Alysha, Stephanie, Julie, and Craig - for their invaluable help. Charleen's dignity and strength in the face of a long and disabling illness continue to inspire us. She will be dearly missed. Charleen requested no services be held.