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Larry Holder Obituary
With a vastly heavy heart, we announce the passing of Dr. Larry Russell Holder.
Larry was born March 18, 1961, and lost his brave battle to glioblastoma on July 12, 2018. He was only 57 years old.
Born in Waco, TX to Billie & Jimmie Holder, Larry was raised in Lubbock, the middle of three siblings.
A proud graduate of Texas A&M, he received his doctorate at Vanderbilt University.
Hired in 1991 by Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Larry was an outstanding radiologist. Praised by resident and attending physicians alike, his professionalism and good humor made him valued by all. In fact, the Virginia Mason Residents Award was named after him in 2017.
Larry loved his family, travel, chicken fried steak, cats, and naps. He and husband Randy spent quite a bit of time in Palm Springs, where we were fortunate to have another city of friends to laugh and dine with.
Larry leaves behind a tremendously sad array of family & friends. His husband, Randy Brown, father Jimmie Holder, sister Lanie Thornton (John), brother Jamie Holder (Wendy), and so many others that will mourn him for a very long time. Larry was a happy man of quick wit and gentle kindness. That is a rare combination, and one to be treasured.
Virginia Mason Hospital was not only Larry's workplace, but our medical team throughout this ordeal. I cannot begin to tell you how much savvy and kindness was shared with us. Drs. Lynne Taylor and Joshua Wilfong led the charge and we are forever grateful. We were blessed to have Evergreen Hospice and Helping Hands on our side through these last few weeks. Notably, the amazing Carol, loving Ann, and the marvelous Maggie. Both of these organizations are outstanding and constantly conveyed their love and attention to our needs.
Larry was predeceased by his mother, Billie, and will join her at the Texas A&M Aggie Field of Honor. Services to be held in College Station. A Seattle Celebration for Larry will be held in the near future.
Please know that the best way to memorialize Larry is to grab the people you love and remind them of that love.
Makes all the difference.
Larry is a man to be mourned but lived a life to be celebrated. We shall honor that.
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Jean O Nelson
July 9, 2023
I was just thinking of you Larry the other day when I got a couple of MRIs and how you would so patiently walk me few the ones I had at Virginia Mason. I miss you so much. Oh, and my son Jeff, who is now 51!,has recently discovered the joys of the more mature Palm Springs community. Reminds me of you also. Much love always.
Jay Wilson
July 10, 2022
I think of Larry often. He was a great friend. Always so fun and so funny. We had great times on Lopez, Herron and Bainbridge....I miss him
Ramona Stafford
July 9, 2022
The other day one of the radiologists & I were chatting about what a great guy Larry was. So smart, but more about how kind he was. His friendly, gentle presence is continually missed at VM.
Jean O Nelson
July 9, 2022
Larry always holds. A very special place in my heart and I treasure the memories I have working with him for 15 years in the Virginia Mason Radiology Department. What a truly wonderful person to call a friend.
Ramona Stafford
July 9, 2021
I appreciated Larry being so knowledgeable and his sense of humor and gentle manner was so refreshing. He continues to be a big part of good memories for so many, and we continue to miss him.
Mary Ramona Stafford, RT (R),(CT)
July 21, 2018
There are some amazing radiologists at Virginia Mason and Larry Holder was among the highest. His knowledge, compassion, humor and gentleness are a few reasons we loved and enjoyed working with him.
We Radiologic Technologists in CT, and certainly throughout all of radiology, are deeply saddened and will truly miss our good doctor.
Blessings to all who knew Larry.
Mary Ramona Stafford, RT(R),(CT)
July 21, 2018
There are some amazing radiologist at Virginia Mason, and Larry Holder was highest among them. His knowledge, compassion, humor and gentleness are just hints of why his co-workers loved and enjoyed working with him.
Speaking for we Radiologic Technologists in CT, and likely throughout the entire radiology department, we are deeply saddened and will truly miss our good doctor.
Blessings to all as we journey through his loss.
Liz Moehrke
July 19, 2018
I am a nurse who worked with Larry at VMMC. He was a team player and an expert in his field.
He was so pleasant to work along side of in a very hectic world of Medicine
Jay Wilson
July 18, 2018
I loved Larry.
Larry was a good friend. He will have a place in my heart forever...
Jean Nelson
July 15, 2018
My most heartfelt condolences to Larry's husband, family, cherished colleagues and friends. May our loving, and funny, memories of Larry sustain us now, and comfort us always. Larry was a very very special person, and his early death saddens me terribly.
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