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JAMES LAWRENCE, PhD
Passed away on Feb. 1, 2017 at age 78. He graduated from Univ. of TN with a BA and MA in Chemistry, PhD at Royal College of London, England, Post Doctorate work at Harvard Univ., and Retired Professor or Organic Chemistry at Temple Univ. He is survived by his 30 year companion Connie Felzer and her children Caren Felzer and Larry Felzer, Esq. and is also survived by loving cousins. His family will greet relatives and friends on SUNDAY afternoon from 12 P.M. to 2 P.M. at THE PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Celebraton of his life to begin at 1 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to SeniorLAW Center, 1500 JFK Blvd., Suite 1501, Phila., PA 19102 or ACLU of PA, P.O. Box 60173, Phila., PA 19102.
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Jeffrey Yannello
February 14, 2024
Cool professor!!!
John Williams
February 12, 2017
He was great colleague. He had a great pedigree. PhD with Sir Derek Barton at Imperial College in London and a Post Doc with Professor Robert Woodward at Harvard. Both were Nobel Prize winners. Jim's research area was Biosynthesis. How nature makes molecules. As a young faculty member I remember a house party at Jim's house in North Philadelphia. We had a choice light or music The electrical system was overloaded.
February 12, 2017
I met Jim through Connie, years ago, at a house party. They seemed to be in love. Thirty years later, theywere still deeply in love, with a mutual admiration and respect. Jim was an honorable man. I was impressed by his intellect and his humble nature. He was a very quiet, polite, and unassuming man, but those who knew him could tell how bright and talented he really was. Jim was an amazing singer/guitarist, who enjoyed singing traditional folk songs with Connie. He was an integral part of the Philly Folksong Society and the 1st Friday Sing group. Mt heart aches for Connie and her children. May Jim's memory brighten your days. He will be missed.
Michael Lankin
February 11, 2017
I have many fond memories of working in his lab in the late 80's and early 90's. I hope he appreciated the fact that there is another generation of chemists because of him. He will be missed.
February 11, 2017
I mostly remember Jim and Connie from staying with them in a cabin at the Spring and maybe Fall flings. Their devotion to musical standards and Jim's accompaniment were great fun for me. And watching them cooperate on small chores was heartwarming. My recollection of Jim is that, other than when he sang, he was pretty quiet.
My heart goes out to Connie and Jim's family.
Steve Washburne
February 11, 2017
Jim was a great friend and down the hall neighbor during the 37 1/2 years we worked together at Temple. I'll always remember the good times we shared.
David Dalton
February 10, 2017
Over the many years that Jim and I worked together, his warm sense of humor, great patience, and steadfast hand helped me keep my sanity. My world is poorer for his passing.
February 9, 2017
His music brightened so many of our evenings. His kindnesses brightened so many lives. Jim Bloomer will be greatly missed. Nancy Cunningham
Mrs. Lynch
February 9, 2017
I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
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