Karla Wilson

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. A 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]

Karla Wilson
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
January 14, 1985 – January 14, 1991
Preceded byJames B. Mitchell
Succeeded byJohn Wynne
Personal details
Born(1934-11-16)November 16, 1934
Washington, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 2022(2022-12-31) (aged 88)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Washington (B.A., M.A.)
OccupationTeacher

Wilson 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
  1. Brown, Andrea (January 31, 2023). "Former state Rep. Karla Wilson, 88, remembered as 'smart, energetic'". The Everett Herald. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  2. "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.
  3. "Karla Wilson" (PDF). Women in the Legislature. Washington State Legislature. Retrieved July 6, 2022.


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