Services were held Saturday May 3, 2008 for a 14-year-old Payson boy who was killed when a vehicle struck him while he was riding his foot scooter home from a Young Men's activity about 9 p.m. on a dark Tuesday evening, April 29, 2008. A family friend witnessed the accident and called the Wilsons immediately.

Hyrum Bo Wilson, son of Jennifer Ann Jacobson and George H."Butch" Wilson, was born in Payson on July 29, 1993. He attended Mt Nebo Jr. High School where he was in eighth grade and on the wrestling team.

The day following the accident, the students at Bo's school all wore green, Bo's favorite color. They also delivered sacks of remembrances to the family.  The family was surprised at how many people his influence had touched in only 14 short years.¬ His mother Jen said, "Bo was a stranger to boredom,¬ a special friend to mischievousness, and he enjoyed everything he did."

The driver was a 20-year-old man who lived in Bo's ward.  The driver could not see Bo and struck him. The driver tried to resuscitate Bo.  Officials say the driver was not speeding and they are calling the situation a "tragic accident."

Students and faculty at Mt. Nebo Jr. High were all shocked and saddened by the news. The administration had grief counselors available all day and will for a while for anyone who needs it. Tears were shed, posters for the family made, hugs given and memories of Bo shared by all.

Students are collecting money, and all proceeds from the school dance this month will go to the family. The school is flying its flag at half mast and Bo's locker has been decorated respectfully in remembrance.

Bo is the grandson of Jim and CaraLee Phouts, Hyrum and Pat Wilson, Lynn and Sharon Jacobson and great-grandson of Marion Mikesell.  He has five brothers and sisters: Gus Lynn, Abby Jo, Samantha (Sammy) and twins Carsen and Bridger, and he will be anxious to¬ see them all again in Heaven.