Carolyn Flowers Wilson

Lynn Wilson passed away today at 71. She was born in Larchmont, NY to Roy M. Flowers and Esther Fischle Flowers. Graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1968; M.Ed., College of Notre Dame; M.L.S. from Brigham Young University. Lynn had 3 sequential careers: as a research chemist, as a Montessori teacher, and as a medical librarian. Beloved wife of Dana E. Wilson, M.D. She was Director of the Medical Library at Primary Children’s Medical Center, 1984-2008. She loved every living creature and all growing things. She was an ardent Democrat, feminist and supporter of President Barack Obama. She is survived by 3 brothers: William E. (Woody) (Mary Kay), Kenneth, and Donald (Maria); niece (Jennifer) and nephews (Michael and Matthew). Predeceased by her parents, a brother Richard, and sister-in-law, Glory Jones Flowers. Three stepchildren: Catherine Prior (Chris), Dana Wilson Jr. (Jaimi Haig), and Stephen Wilson (Gretchen). Four grandchildren: Anna and Kenneth Prior, and Stella and Margo Wilson. We are deeply grateful to Mimi Wilson for her devotion to our family and her forgiving and generous spirit. We also thank our physicians, Anne Pendo and Nitin Chandramouli, and the staff at Utah Cancer Specialists and Intermountain Medical Center. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be announced at a later date. Donations to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary or to a charity of your choice.