Karla Wilson (November 16, 1934 – December 31, 2022) was an American politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1985 to 1991.
Karla Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| In office January 14, 1985 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | James B. Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | John Wynne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1934 Washington, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2022 (aged 88) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Washington (B.A., M.A.) |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Career
editA lifelong resident of Lake Stevens, Washington, she represented Washington legislative district 39A as a Democrat. She studied at Vassar College in New York and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English/Education and a Master of Arts in special education, both from the University of Washington.[1] Wilson later taught at Lake Stevens High School and was a Running Start administrator at Everett Community College.[2][3]
Personal life
editWilson had three daughters and raised several foster children with her husband Bill Wilson. She died at the age of 88 at a nursing home in East Wenatchee, Washington, on December 31, 2022.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Brown, Andrea (January 31, 2023). "Former state Rep. Karla Wilson, 88, remembered as 'smart, energetic'". The Everett Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "State of Washington: Members of the Legislature 1889-2019" (PDF). Washington Legislative Information Center. Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate; Bernard C. Dean, Chief Clerk House of Representatives. February 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Karla Wilson" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
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