Alan Lawrence (Larry) Schechter died tragically in a plane crash with his best friend, Ron Pearson, on July 7, 1995. He was 39 years old. His death leaves a terrible void in the lives of those who loved him, including his parents, Dr. Robert and Mary Ethel Schechter; brothers and their wives, Richard and Sue Schechter, and Geoffrey Schechter and Tina Hoffman. He also leaves behind a niece an nephew; first cousins who loved him as a brother and numerous other cousins. In addition, Larry's countless friends will miss his love, warmth and loud laughter. Their devoted friendship and support helped shape his life.

His death comes as a terrible shock to those who knew him as an adventurer with endless curiosity and tremendous passion for life. He hiked the Himalayas, explored the Mayan ruins, rafted waterways, and traveled throughout the world. At the time of death, he was observing wildlife in Alaska.

Born in Austin, May 9, 1956, Larry served as president of the Texas-Oklahoma Federation of Temple Youth, and taught Sunday School at Congregation Beth Israel in Austin. He graduated with honors from University of Texas and the University of Texas School of Law and obtained a masters degree in Political Science at Columbia University in New York. After practicing law for a year in Dallas, he settled in Houston and became a highly respected trial lawyer.

He was an author of law review articles, papers, and a speaker at national seminars. His clients knew him as a friend and warrior who stood by them, no matter what the fight. Larry attacked all challenges in life with zeal.

Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum
Pflugerville, Travis County, Texas, USA