Mary Laura Wilson


 

I’m sorry to share that my mother, Mary Laura (Laurie) Wilson died at home on Friday, February 28th. She’d had a pretty rapid decline over the prior week, and her passing was fairly peaceful as far as such things go. Thank you to those who’ve already conveyed such kind condolences. 

    We will have a service in her memory on Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00PM at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. This will be a commemoration with hors d'oeuvres served throughout. It will be lovely to see any of you who can make it. 

     I’ll post any updates here. Please feel free to share with any interested parties. Please contact me at ben@amwilson.org with any questions. 

Sincerely, 

Ben Wilson

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  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM

    Ben & family so sorry for your loss. She was lovely always had a smile and a kind word. Peace🕊️

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2025 at 2:08 PM

    Mary was loved by all and she will be greatly missed

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM

    Dear Aunt Laurie is such a unique and phenomenally amazing individual, Mother,
    Grandma, and friend to many. Born into humble roots and upbringing, she moved to
    Kittitas County WA as an extremely sweet child. Her sweetness, compassion, and
    kindheartedness remained prominent throughout her entire life. Such sentiment will
    prevail through her cherished influence on others and her magnificent example.
    Laurie’s intellect and mastery of many subjects and talents vastly endured the
    passage of time. From working at the Clock Cafe as a teenager running the business with
    her Mom (Gram), her academic achievement, an adept tenure teaching French, and her
    career at a renowned Seattle Law Firm. Along with her time at the Sorbonne in Paris
    France in her early years. La Sorbonne is synonymous with excellence, and clearly she
    left an impression on Paris as well.
    The modern focus on diversity and empowering women is a worthy and
    appropriate cause. Yet for most of us growing up, those standards seemed inherent and
    matter of course, with Laurie’s wonderful influence. The concept of smart and capable
    women was innately typical with Aunt Laurie, where ingenuity and capability had no
    boundaries. Laurie didn’t “break the glass ceiling”. For her there was no “glass ceiling”.
    She readily approached life with a sense of accomplishment and resilience, while
    somehow instilling confidence and optimism in those around her. Laurie’s inspiring
    certitude will carry on through all of us, especially for all her nieces, daughter, and
    granddaughters that you can accomplish anything you chose.
    Laurie’s intellect. thoughtfulness, and subtle humor was wholly natural, never
    arrogant or immodest. Above all else she was a superb and compassionate Mom,
    Grandma, Aunt, and colleague. Extraordinary perception, intelligence, and sensitivity
    are traits she shared with her other half, amazing husband, Tony Wilson. Profound
    sophistication, yet appreciation for the lighter side of life and taking things in stride.
    Their kindness and kinship made a difference in so many lives. The world is surely a
    better place having known them.
    You will always be loved and fondly remembered,
    Rich Wells

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