Long-time San Juan Island resident Jerry Wilson was recently, and unexpectedly, diagnosed with prostate cancer. Subsequent radical surgery was thought to be marginally successful, but complications arose which necessitated re-admittance to the hospital and further procedures.  Islanders know Jerry from his days as manager of InterWest Bank, a loan officer at Islanders Bank and a delivery man for UPS.

The Wilsons have some health insurance coverage, but present and future costs will be far beyond their ability to pay.  A Jerry Wilson Medical Fund has been set up at Islanders’ Bank.