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Lawrence Solomon Obituary
Lawrence M. Solomon, MD, age 83, beloved husband of Mieke. Cherished father of Dr. Deborah (Richard) Ehrlich and Dr. Marcus (Lisa) Solomon. Proud and loving Papa of Sonia Ehrlich, Max Solomon, Samuel Ehrlich and Ally Solomon. Dearest brother of Norman (Sherry) Solomon. Dr. Solomon was Chair and Professor of the Dermatology Department at the University of Illinois Medical center. He was a world renowned pediatric dermatologist and wrote many textbooks and articles on the subject. Dr. Solomon's legacy lives on with the teachings that he provided to many medical students and residents. He will truly be missed by all. Graveside service Friday 2:00 PM at Shalom Memorial Park, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. For information and to leave tributes and condolences Shalom Memorial Funeral Home (847) 255-3520 or www.shalom2.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Solomon
Susana Regan
October 3, 2020
Thankyou for reminding there are still good people in the world. When my life felt it was at the lowest you gave me hope. For that I will never ever forget you.
Susana M Regan-Cloutier
SusanaM Regan
February 2, 2018
My goodness I'm so sorry for your loss. I met Dr. Lawrence Solomon when I had issues over my daughter. He taught me a lot and was very kind. Knowing him was an honor.
Susanne Gravendijk Wirth
February 13, 2015
We met in the summer of 1970, on the UIC bus, riding from Union Station to the Hospital and back, again. From the day we met, he always saved me a seat. When I first took the seat beside him, and introduced myself, he discovered that I was new to Chicago, fairly new to living in the States. I grew up with a Dutch father and American mother, born and raised on an island in the Dutch West Indies, a dual national. He immediately began to speak to me in better Dutch than I could speak! From that moment, he told me with such pride of his wife who had grown up on the other side, in the Dutch East Indies, and their children who could speak Dutch, as well! He continued to teach me so many things about living in Chicago during those bus rides. As the head nurse of the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, I was also the nurse for his tiny EB patients, two brothers who meant the world to him, as well. Few people in the world knew as much about EB as did he. The little boys were fortunate to have his loving mind coordinating their care.
Years later, 17, to be exact, I returned to work in the NICU after my own two children were nearly grown. At the bedside of a newborn in my care, severely afflicted with EB, Dr. Solomon arrived one morning with gaggle or, more precisely, a "goggle" of medical students and residents in a flock to see this severely crippled and damaged newborn. As Dr. Solomon gave his bedside rounds lecture on EB, he frequently looked at me. Suddenly, he started speaking to me in Dutch! The "goggle'' of students was startled and confused... But, Dr. Solomon had remembered where I fit in the myriad memories he had filed in their compartments...
Two minutes is a long time, in those circumstances, but, he talked to me for nearly that long, in the middle of the bedside lecture he had given so many times over the decades. We saw each other frequently, at her bedside, throughout the short life of this child who was victim of one of the most severe manifestations of the fatal variety of EB and continued to greet each other in Dutch, much to my delight!
A few years later, I called his office to be seen for a photosensitive reaction to the drug Feldene. He had me come right over. When he opened the door to the exam room, with another small "goggle" of medical students, he asked what seemed to be the problem, as if we had never spoken before. I immediately told him that I had taken Feldene daily x three and this thick rash had erupted only where my skin was exposed to light, with intense urticaria, aggravated by the phototherapy lights used for the baby I cared for in the NICU. He smiled his wise smile and turned to the students saying, "It is wonderful when the patient can give you their diagnosis!" And, he meant it! He knew me well enough to "set me up" and enjoyed the fact that it worked...I fell right into his plan!
Later, still, I developed episcleritis and was sent to see his son, Marcus Solomon at Eye Clinic. When I told Dr. Solomon how much I liked the younger Dr. Solomon and how patient he was with my obvious concerns for my eyesight, he beamed with delighted pride. He was so thrilled to have been given the gift of his son and his daughter and bubbled over with joy that they were both becoming physicians!
Our professional relationship within the Pediatric Clinics, and the NICU as well as my own experience as his patient, were embroidered and painted with another dimension because of my own Dutch heritage and his deep immersion in the Dutch culture of his beloved wife.
Had I not been Dutch, and had he known me only as a Pediatric and NICU RN, it would have made no difference. He was the most humble of wise men and the most joyous of proud husbands and fathers.
Of all of the medical professionals and academic scientists I have collaborated with over the three decades of my work at the University of Illinois between 1970 and 2011, I have loved and admired Dr. Solomon with a respect and reverence that rises above all others.
It was a special gift to have been invited to share a bus seat with the mind of the man who was to become my friend since that first bus ride in July, 1970.
And, to Mieke, Marcus and Deborah, Gelieve mijn oprechte deelneming te aanvaarden.
J Susanne Gravendijk Wirth
February 12, 2015
We met in the summer of 1970, on the UIC bus, riding from Union Station to the Hospital and back, again. From the day we met, he always saved me a seat. When I first took the seat beside him, and introduced myself, he discovered that I was new to Chicago, fairly new to living in the States. I grew up with a Dutch father and American mother, born and raised on an island in the Dutch West Indies, a dual national. He immediately began to speak to me in better Dutch than I could speak! From that moment, he told me with such pride of his wife who had grown up on the other side, in the Dutch East Indies, and their children who could speak Dutch, as well! He continued to teach me so many things about living in Chicago during those bus rides. As the head nurse of the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, I was also the nurse for his tiny EB patients, two brothers who meant the world to him, as well. Few people in the world knew as much about EB as did he. The little boys were fortunate to have his loving mind coordinating their care.
Years later, 17, to be exact, I returned to work in the NICU after my own two children were nearly grown. At the bedside of a newborn in my care, severely afflicted with EB, Dr. Solomon arrived one morning with gaggle or, more precisely, a "goggle" of medical students and residents in a flock to see this severely crippled and damaged newborn. As Dr. Solomon gave his bedside rounds lecture on EB, he frequently looked at me. Suddenly, he started speaking to me in Dutch! The "goggle'' of students was startled and confused... But, Dr. Solomon had remembered where I fit in the myriad memories he had filed in their compartments...
Two minutes is a long time, in those circumstances, but, he talked to me for nearly that long, in the middle of the bedside lecture he had given so many times over the decades. We saw each other frequently, at her bedside, throughout the short life of this child who was victim of one of the most severe manifestations of the fatal variety of EB and continued to greet each other in Dutch, much to my delight!
A few years later, I called his office to be seen for a photosensitive reaction to the drug Feldene. He had me come right over. When he opened the door to the exam room, with another small "goggle" of medical students, he asked what seemed to be the problem, as if we had never spoken before. I immediately told him that I had taken Feldene daily x three and this thick rash had erupted only where my skin was exposed to light, with intense urticaria, aggravated by the phototherapy lights used for the baby I cared for in the NICU. He smiled his wise smile and turned to the students saying, "It is wonderful when the patient can give you their diagnosis!" And, he meant it! He knew me well enough to "set me up" and enjoyed the fact that it worked...I fell right into his plan!
Later, still, I developed episcleritis and was sent to see his son, Marcus Solomon at Eye Clinic. When I told Dr. Solomon how much I liked the younger Dr. Solomon and how patient he was with my obvious concerns for my eyesight, he beamed with delighted pride. He was so thrilled to have been given the gift of his son and his daughter and bubbled over with joy that they were both becoming physicians!
Our professional relationship within the Pediatric Clinics, and the NICU as well as my own experience as his patient, were embroidered and painted with another dimension because of my own Dutch heritage and his deep immersion in the Dutch culture of his beloved wife.
Had I not been Dutch, and had he known me only as a Pediatric and NICU RN, it would have made no difference. He was the most humble of wise men and the most joyous of proud husbands and fathers.
Of all of the medical professionals and academic scientists I have collaborated with over the three decades of my work at the University of Illinois between 1970 and 2011, I have loved and admired Dr. Solomon with a respect and reverence that rises above all others.
It was a special gift to have been invited to share a bus seat with the mind of the man who was to become my friend since that first bus ride in July, 1970.
And, to Mieke, Marcus and Deborah, Gelieve mijn oprechte deelneming te aanvaarden.
Susanne Gravendijk Wirth
Champaign, IL
Your Location:now Champaign IL
Your Relationship:retired NICU nursing colleague and patient
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Laura Chiero Perna
October 21, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with him many years ago. A delightful msn and skilled physician.
My condolences to his family.
October 12, 2014
Mieke, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy is with you and your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Lans
Jeffrey Altman, MD
October 9, 2014
Dr. Solomon was well regarded and influential in the Chicago area dermatological community. His unique personality and keen insight and vast knowledge in dermatology and particularly pediatric dermatology were always appreciated by fellow colleagues and the many trainees who were touched by his wise tutelage. He leaves a great legacy of dermatologists and doctors he trained, and he will be fondly remembered. May his memory be a blessing.
Colleen Malka
October 9, 2014
We are really saddened to hear of your family's loss. Your father was a wonderful man who gave a life of service, love, compassion, and excellence. May he rest in peace. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
The Malka Family
Efi, Colleen, Alexis, Ethan, and Mia
Gail Thorpe
October 9, 2014
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Larry will be missed by many.
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