"I don't have one memory that will last a lifetime, but every memory I have will last a lifetime. I miss your laugh, sitting for hours on the phone talking about all your dreams, how you could always make me laugh even when I didn't want to. You were such an inspiration with the strength you had to get through all the rough spots. I'm blessed to have known you my dear friend. I love you and miss you! Tasha I'm not sure if you will see this and we have never met but through your father I feel as if I've known you for years. He was so proud of you and spoke of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
In loving memory of
Wesley 'Wes' Gilleland
April 21, 1966 - August 2, 2012
Wesley 'Wes' Gilleland
BISMARK, North Dakota -- Wesley 'Wes' Gilleland, 46, of Esmond, North Dakota, died on August 7, 2012, at the St. Alexis Hospital in Bismark, North Dakota, due to an auto accident that occurred on August 2, 2012.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 18, 2012, at the Fruitland Community Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Wes was born on April 21, 1966, in Moline, Illinois, the son of James Gilleland and Patricia Johnston.
He ran his own construction business for many years. He also enjoyed carpenter work and remodeling homes.
He is survived by two children, Tasha Gilleland and fiancée, Ian Palencia, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jessica Gilleland of Ames, Iowa; his father, James Gilleland of Muscatine, Iowa; his mother, Patricia Johnston of Danville, Iowa; hree brothers, Rick Gilleland of Dacula, Georgia, Steve Gilleland of Muscatine, Iowa, and Matt Hicks of Clinton, Iowa; and one sister, Misty Hicks of Danville, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents on both sides.