Christopher T. Lawrence

Lawrence, Christopher T. Age 56, died on October 12, 2010 after a year's struggle with cancer. His mother, Dulcie Lawrence, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Ruu-Tian; sons, Sam and Peter; father, Van Lawrence and siblings, Gabrielle, Joseph, Matthew and Rebecca; nephews, Justiin Gourlie and Thomas Lawrence; niece, Keegan Gourlie and many heartbroken friends. Chris was born in Missoula, Montana January 27, 1954, lived three years in Tacoma, Washington, then moved to Minneapolis in 1960 where he began school at Kenwood elementary school. He is a graduate of West High, Minneapolis, Lawrence University, Appleton Wisconsin, and the University of Minnesota Carlson School where he was awarded the degree of Master of Business Administration. He and fellow student, Ruu-Tian Chang of Taiwan, were married after graduation. Their two sons, Sam and Peter were born in Minnesota. When the boys were ready for school the family moved to Taiwan so they could learn Chinese and the Chinese culture. Chris brought the boys back to Minnesota every summer for years and would spend those months as Minnesota kids together. Chris and Ruu-Tian's company, ChangLawrence.com, flourished, time passed and they found a rewarding life in Asia. Chris was a member of the Board of Governors of the Taipei American Club and was a competitive and graceful athlete, excelling at tennis, golf and skiing. In time, he too became fluent in Mandarin and was active in his church, The Taiwan International Church, serving as Treasurer and member of the governing council as well as playing his drums every Sunday as part of the worship service. He was part of a group who organized and funded several trips to India with the Veda Ministries to deliver dental care to an impoverished community. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN on November 3, 2010 at 12:30 pm. Memorials can be sent to: Reba Place Church, Attn: David Janzen, 737 Reba Place Basmnt, Evanston, Illinois 60202. Specify, Veda Ministries.