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George (Murray) Wilhelm passed away of cancer on January 10, 2013 in Reno, Nevada. Murray was born to Susan and John Wilhelm on January 4, 1938 in Harford, Pennsylvania. Murray was the youngest of 3 boys and 1 girl in the Wilhelm family. Most of Murray's younger years were spent in Boulder City, NV. He played guard on the Boulder City High School basketball team in the early 1950s, along with many friends in his graduating class of 1956. After high school, Murray went on to become a journeyman and then electrician working with the I.B.E.W. Local 357 for 50 years. Murray is survived by his wife Cindy of 11 years, three daughters, one son, three son-in-laws, four grand children and one great grandchild. Murray liked to travel, work on various projects around the house, and read. Murray was an honest man and cherished his family and close friends. The Wilhelm family moved to Mason Valley , NV in 2000 from Las Vegas. He will be greatly missed, but always in our hearts. There will be no service.
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Jimmy Widner (1958)
Pic from 2013 BCHS SoCal Reunion ... pepper, marvin, murray, jim, norm
Roy Atkin (1956)
Murray lived on New Mexico Street, close by my home on D Street. We had many great experiences together and our friendship continued to this day.
Murray was a great athlete. He could play any sport well, but concentrated his efforts on basketball.
Murray was an altar boy at the Boulder City Episcopal Church where he served with Doug Robinson, Mike Hyde, Dick Dossett, and Bill and John Sharp.
I think Murray was an Eagle Scout as well?
In elementary and junior high we played basketball in the alley behind Murray's house, which was close to the home of Ken and Karvel Rose. We had some great games in the alley. Murray developed a hook shot that continued improving in high school. He was hard to beat one on one.
Murray was the Captain of the Boulder Eagles Basketball team in 1956. That year Henderson won the State Championship, however, Murray lead our team to a victory over Henderson on Henderson's home court. We always reflected on what could have been had we not lost by one or two points to Henderson in the Zone Tournament that year.
Murray loved Boulder City and had numerous friends there.
Murray will be missed by many.
Roy Atkin Class of '56