Hsin-Mu Lin

Hsin-mu passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at the age of 63, after a seven-month battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Born on February 27, 1963, in Tamshui, Taiwan, Hsin-mu was the son of Chao-Ron Lin and Yue-Kuei Chang Lin. He attended National Taiwan University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences. He later traveled to the United States to pursue his PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at University of Wisconsin–Madison. Over the course of a career spanning more than 25 years, Hsin-mu worked as an atmospheric scientist, supporting atmospheric science modeling for multiple government agencies and organizations. He was respected for his intelligence, dedication, and thoughtful approach to his work. While living in Wisconsin, Hsin-mu met his other half, Shu-yuan, and they married in 1992. Together they built a life centered around family, community, and friendship. They began raising their two daughters, Melody and Lyric, in Wisconsin before later moving to Washington, DC and eventually settling in Cary, North Carolina. Hsin-mu was deeply passionate about bringing the Taiwanese community together in North Carolina. Since 2005, he has devoted countless hours of service as President of the Taiwanese American Association of NC and the Formosan Association for Public Affairs. Through his leadership, generosity, and ability to connect people, he helped foster a strong sense of community and belonging for many Taiwanese families across the state. He also found great joy in his yoga practice at Life Time Fitness, where he practiced nearly every day beginning in 2006. Over the years, he built lasting friendships within the yoga community and became known for his positivity, encouragement, and signature headstands and splits. He loved motivating others to challenge themselves both inside and outside the studio. A man of many talents and endless curiosity, Hsin-mu enjoyed woodworking, cooking, baking, and traveling. Whether creating something with his hands, preparing meals for loved ones, or sharing stories and laughter with friends, he approached life with creativity, warmth, and generosity. Hsin-mu is survived by his wife of 34 years, Shu-yuan Lin; his children, Melody Lin and Lyric Lin Ayers; his sons-in-law, Brandon Ho and Cory Ayers; his father, Chao-Ron Lin; and his sisters, Miao-Shuang Lin, Hsiu-Sui Lin, and Chun-Tsao Lin. A celebration of life service will take place on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00pm at the Evangelical Formosan Church of North Carolina (304 E Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511). The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Duke Cancer Center and the Tisch Brain Tumor Center for their compassionate care, support, and kindness throughout Hsin-mu’s treatment journey.

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Hsin-Mu Lin

February 27, 1963 - May 10, 2026