Photo courtesy of Columbia Funeral Home & Crematory - Seattle
May 3, 1928 - Sep 10, 2012
My deep heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Ed Wilson. Though I had just recently come to know Ed personally, I found him to be an extraordinary and fascinating individual with an amazing lifestory.
May he rest in peace.
Greg Kooyman
September 28, 2012 | San Diego, CA
As a young man growing up with his children, Ed and his wife always welcomed me in their home in Upperville and treated as one of their own. This i shall never forget.
Alex Hayward
September 27, 2012 | Richmond, VA
Ed was an American patriot and his voice will be heard long after his death.
Larry
September 25, 2012 | WA
Uncle Ed,
I looked up to you and admired you. You are strong and smart and handsome. You served your country and they punished you for it. I am so sorry. You made my life better and gave me memories that I will never forget.
I love you Uncle Ed - You are a hero in my eyes.
Kim Wilson
September 24, 2012 | Edmonds, WA
Ed was a good man,and fought hard to clear his name. As a teenager I spent a summer working and many years visiting the Virginia farm. Ed always made you feel welcome.
Perry Trauger
September 24, 2012 | Titusville, FL
Ed was a fighter. He fought for his freedom and cleared his name. He fought to love again and he loved Cate. He had the love of his family here in Edmonds. He loved life and freedom and the USA. He will be missed.
Debbie Niebruegge
September 23, 2012 | Edmonds, WA
You will always be remembered. Blessings on your life change from Earth Walker to Spirit Walker.
Cate Callahan
September 21, 2012 | Edmonds, WA
Edwin P Wilson was born on May 3, 1928 to a farming family in Nampa, Idaho. He worked as a Merchant Seaman, and then earned a Psychology degree from the University of Portland in 1953. He joined the Marines and fought in the last days of the Korean War. He was impressive in the Marines, and when he was discharged in 1956, he went to work for the Central Intelligence Agency. While employed by the CIA he traveled all over the world. He gathered intelligence during the Vietnam War and worked in Iraq, Iran, and Libya. During this time he had a home in Virginia and London. In 1982 he went to prison until 2004, spending his time proving his innocence of being a terrorist and traitor.After being released, he came to Edmonds Washington to live with his brother Bob Wilson. He had 8 happy years until complications from a heart valve replacement surgery ended his life on September 10th 2012. He was loved by many. Ed loved his family. He is survived by his sons Karl and Erik Wilson, sister, Leora Pinkston, and his long time girlfriend Cate Callahan. Preceded in death by his father Paul, mother May, brothers Wilbur, and Robert Wilson. Graveside services will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Tuesday September 25th at 11am. There will be a Memorial Gathering at 4pm located at 7917 – 196th Pl. S.W. Edmonds, WA 98026.
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