Ian Vaughan Harrison

February 14, 1986 - January 21, 2009

A kind and gentle spirit, infused with a great sense of humor

On January 21, 2009, the world lost a great, caring, loving and warm soul. Ian Vaughan Harrison, 22, was born to Paul & Sally Harrison on February 14, 1986 in Seattle. Ian expressed himself through his creativity and sense of humor. He was deeply sensitive to others and had an amazing ability to relate to anyone, young or old. He met the world with a kind and gentle spirit, infused with his great sense of humor.

Ian was gifted in the video and film arts and had a passion to share his skill and knowledge with others. He was an actor and had a love for making and appreciating music. Ian was a 2004 graduate of Edmonds-Woodway High School and graduated with a Bachelors degree from Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington in June of 2008. After completing a senior year college internship at 911 Media Arts Center, Ian became a cherished and indispensable staff member where he was both the Youth Services and Education Coordinator, and Operations Manager.

Ian is survived by his parents Paul and Sally Harrison (Edmonds), Uncle Bill (Judy) Gehring (Kirkland), cousins Brian and Jeff Gehring, Aunt Brenda (Rex) Powell (Hawaii), Godparents John and Laurie Dykstra and Godbrother Eric Dykstra, Granddad Bill and Nana May (United Kingdom), Auntie Beryl, Uncle Mick and cousins Karen, Michael, and Michelle (United Kingdom) as well as numerous loving family members in the U.S. as well as Great Britain.

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Funeral Information

The funeral and celebration of Ian’s life will be held Thursday January 29th at 1:00 p.m. at University Lutheran Church, 1604 NE 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 (206) 525-7074. Directions to church are at link below.

Donations Information

In honor of Ian’s memory, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to 911 Media Arts Center, 402 9th Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98109 (206) 682-6552, http://www.911media.org.

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Service:  Map to University Lutheran Church

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