Jonathan Thomas Lasser

November 10, 1975 – September 23, 2025

Jonathan Thomas Lasser passed away on Tuesday September 23rd, less than two months shy of his 50th birthday.  The death occurred peacefully, in bed, following a six year battle with stage four lung cancer.

Born in New York in 1975, educated in Baltimore, Jon truly found a home and a community in Seattle, most recently living as a resident of Ballard for 15 years.  He came of age as computers were entering the home.  It is not surprising then that he found his living—and a passion—in the computer industry, where he served in a variety of roles including software engineer.  However, Jon would not choose to describe himself by his vocation, which was merely one passion of many.

Jon would have described himself first as a father and a husband.  He is survived by his wife, Laura, and their children, Judah and Hannah.  He is survived by his friends, which were too numerous to count.   He is survived by the rest of his family, siblings (Josh, Jesse, and Jonina), mother (Lei), father (James), stepmother (Ana), mother-in-law (Billie), and numerous nieces and nephews. 

A passionate writer, Jon spent hours devoted to the craft.  He was a published, award-winning, author.

As a lover of music, Jon passed that love on to his children, making sure that their lives were filled with concerts from artists old and new.  He also passed on the importance of devoting oneself to one’s community.  Even through his illness, he gave of himself to organizations he cared about, including (but in no way limited to) KEXP, The Bureau of Fearless Ideas, and Clarion West, where Jon not only participated in their workshop but also served on the Board of Directors. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the above organizations or to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, where the doctors, nurses, and staff gave Jon not just six more years of life, but six more good years of life surrounded by family and friends and cared for by everyone.