Ronald Jay Wilkinson

Ronald Jay Wilkinson obituary, Edmonds, WA

Ronald Jay Wilkinson

Ronald Wilkinson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beck's Tribute Center on Jan. 27, 2026.
Ron Wilkinson, 77, of Edmonds, Washington, left us suddenly on January 15, 2026. Born on January 12, 1949, Ron grew up in Seattle and graduated from Queen Anne High School. He was outrageously funny, intensely curious, and wholly generous. Ron loved his family, the outdoors, and any kind of adventure. He attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and began his long career as an engineer by serving in the Peace Corps in Liberia, Africa in 1971. Ron is survived by his children, Spencer Wilkinson, Eddie Wilkinson, and Corinne Moore (Cory), granddaughters Elaina and Freya, and life partner Edie Rutledge. A celebration of life will be held at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle on February 6 at 11 a.m.

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Hilda

February 3, 2026

I will miss his stories of the places he's been. What a great loss with the entire family.

Sharon Mae Matey

January 29, 2026

I am Ronnie's cousin from Seattle, WA. After his dad died Ronnie and I became fishing pals. We rode our bikes to Greenlake and fished near the Aqua theater. I consider him a very special friend. My regret is not being a pen pal. My kids missed out not knowing him. What a sense of humor! I know his family misses him but what wonderful memories they must have of him.

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