Allen Lane Carr

Lane was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 17, 1928. He grew up on Bothell, WA and graduated from Bothell High School. Lane attended Whitman College in Walla Walla where he received his undergraduate degree in Political Science. He later graduated from the University Of Washington School Of Law earning his Juris Doctorate. He met and married his beloved wife of 58 years, Joyce, on April 5, 1952.Lane and Joyce are long time residents of Edmonds, Washington.Lane practiced law for over 50 years and enjoyed it deeply. Teaching was also a passion - he taught business law at the University of Washington business school for over 23 years. Lane was stationed in Casablanca serving in the Air force during the Korean War. He was an avid skier, poker player, and chess player, and taught two of his grandchildren how to play chess.Lane was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Keeney and father William Elmo Carr; his brother, William Carr, and sister, Dixie Greenbaum.He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his four daughters: Claudia, Lesli (Jim), Diane, and Allyson (Baron); his four grandchildren: Nicole, Jerak, Jack, and Nora; and his brother, Mark and his children, and sister, Donna and her children.He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his four daughters: Claudia, Lesli (Jim), Diane, and Allyson (Baron); his four grandchildren: Nicole, Jerak, Jack, and Nora; and his brother, Mark and his children, and sister, Donna and her children.In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Seattle Childrens Hospital.Lane passed away on June 2, 2010 due to complications from gall bladder surgery. He will be dearly missed by all. We love you Lane/Dad.