Laurence Hull Wilson

October 7, 1958 to July 2, 2010
Mere words could not possibly describe the life and character of
Laurence Hull Wilson. He left a strong yet tender and long-lasting
impression on everyone he met. He was 51 years old when he was
struck down by an incurable brain tumor known as a glioblastoma
multiforme, grade IV. He battled the tumor for 20 months before it
took his life.
The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for brain
and spinal cord tumors in the United States for 2010 indicate:

About 22,020 malignant tumors of the brain or spinal cord
(11,980 in males and 10,040 in females) will be diagnosed.
About 13,140 people (7,420 males and 5,720 females) will die
from these tumors.

Larry was born in Seattle, Washington in 1958. He was the only
child of Jon and Jean Wilson. His parents were both born in the
1920s and were from the Midwest. His father had been a Marine
during WWII and also worked at The Boeing Company for more than 30
years. Larry grew up in Burien, Washington.

Larry in Alaska

When Larry was in his early twenties, his mother died from colon
cancer. After his mother's untimely death, Larry took care of his
father until his death in January of 2005. Larry had worked as a
Software Test Engineer at Microsoft. However, when his father
passed away, he left Microsoft to tend to his father's estate.
Larry was a lifelong learner. He loved to delve into books
about social realism, political science, history, philosophy, and
architecture. He possessed a vast storehouse of knowledge about
numerous topics. He received Bachelors' Degrees from the
University of Washington in History and in Philosophy.
Larry was a gifted photographer and took beautiful photos of a
wide variety of topics. His photos included his beloved cat,
Paolo; impromptu as well as professional portraits of friends and
family; lush landscapes and wildflowers blooming in the valleys of
Mount Rainier.
In 2006, Larry married Mary Krawczak Wilson after a long
courtship. They enjoyed their time together and did a lot of
traveling, hiking, gardening, and socializing with friends and
family.
Larry embraced life. He enjoyed traveling to destinations both
near and far. He loved to meet new people and formed many lasting
friendships. He was quite convivial and enjoyed fine wine, great
food, and good company. He was extremely kind, caring, and
personable. He touched so many lives with his wit, charm,
compassion, and intellect. He will be greatly missed.

Larry in Hawaii

Larry was preceded in death by his father Jon Whitcomb Wilson
and mother Jean Wilson. Survived by spouse Mary Krawczak Wilson.
Memorial Service to be held July 18, 2010 at the Wedgwood Community
Church, 8201 30
th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Donations may be made to
the Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor
Treatment, 550 17
th Ave, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98122.