Milan Wight

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In Memory of Milan Wight

Milan in the center with wife Eloise at the 2003 SNU rally at Boca

Milan and his wife Eloise were long time members of the SNU. When they moved to California, they transferred their primary membership to a California unit but remained affiliate members of the SNU. Milan and Eloise were strong supporters of the SNU. They visited several rallies and luncheons. They put together a proposal for an SNU Nevada Caravan. Although the Unit was very interested, it never came to be. Milan and Eloise were also active in the California Unit as well as WBCCI caravans, rallies, and other events. When they decided that it was time to park permanently they sold their Airstream. It became Anita Leipper’s first Airstream.

The Wight’s 1878 Airstream Sovereign International

Milan wrote several documents related to Airstream topics. Some of them were presented at International and Regional rallies.

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Milan wrote a book on the Historic Donner Stock Trail. As his obituary states, he and Eloise were instrumental in developing the Donner Lake Rim Trail.

Milan E. Wight

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August 30, 1922 - July 30, 2016 Resident of Walnut Creek

In his 94th year Milan passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family, after enduring the end stages of Parkinson's Disease. Milan and Eloise, his wife of 70 years, lived in Rossmoor in Walnut Creek.

Milan was born and raised in Selma, California by parents Harry and Jennie Wight. Milan was an eagle scout and hike master. He attended Reedley College, Oberlin College, and UC Berkeley where he attained his Master's Degree. He also attended Harvard Business School as part of his training in the US Navy Supply Corps. He worked for Mt Diablo Unified School District for 40 years. Milan was a teacher and administrator who specialized in the advancement of vocational education, career guidance, and the work experience program. He traveled the world comparing different educational systems. He was an avid photographer, artist, and authored several books. He began his autobiography with "I believe God planned that I work every day of my life, and help others prepare for work." A man of faith and a member of Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church in Moraga. Milan shared his love of the outdoors with his family with backpacking, tent camping, and horseback camping experiences. He and Eloise later spent 30 years traveling in their Airstream trailer and planning and leading caravans all across America. Their cabin on Donner Lake was a joyful gathering place for friends and family for 60 years. Milan was instrumental in developing the Donner Lake Rim Trail and other trails in the area. He loved our country and even recently voted and wrote letters to advise our leaders. Our family is very thankful for the spiritual support from his church, and the medical care of his doctors and Hospice of East Bay, the prayers of family and friends, and the loving care of his caregivers.

Milan is survived by his wife Eloise, children Norm Wight (Tonya) of Scottsdale, AZ, John Wight (Brenda) of Visalia, and Chris Bratton (Bob) of Moraga, and by 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 13th at 2PM at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church. There will be a private burial in Kingsburg California.

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