January 28, 1936 – April 8, 2024

Lindsley Wilson died peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House on April 8th, 2024, at the age of 88 after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke on April 3.

Lin was born in Edinburgh on January 28, 1936, to Scottish parents. He was adopted by a loving English couple who raised him in Bristol. He graduated from Clare College at Cambridge University where he studied Engineering and Law. After working for several years in Malaysia as a Civil Engineer, he traveled to San Francisco where he met Judith Yates through mutual friends. They knew quickly that th ad a special bond and they married in 1966. Lin and Judith had two daughters, Beth (married to Joe Rogers) and Susanna (married to Steve Cornwell). Lin and Judith moved to Mercer Island in 1970 and lived happily there until selling their home in 2004. They resided at homes in Bellevue and Whatcom County up until Lin’s death.

Lin was athletic throughout his life, participating in rowing and cross country running while at Cambridge and later in life, Scottish country dancing, sailing, and skiing. He was passionate about music, singing in the choirs of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Trinity Episcopal Church and enjoying opera and classical music. He and Judith actively contributed to the communities in which they were involved and enjoyed strong and lasting friendships.

Lin is survived by his loving wife, Judith Wilson; his daughters Beth Wilson and Susanna Cornwell; and his grandchildren Lucy Cornwell, Laura Cornwell, and Devon Wilson. He will be sorely missed by us all.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled on April 27, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation.