Lawrence Joseph Lundy

Our condolences go out to Betty, Frances and Jeff! Larry was a wonderful, supportive partner to Betty and an incredible father to Frances! We enjoyed all of the years that we spent with the Chewning-Lundy family. Larry was a special friend to us and we hold our memories of him dear! We hope that you are enjoying all the sweets that you can eat in heaven, Larry! Know that you will always be in our thoughts! Love Lynette and Tod

Like many others in our large family, I had the good fortune to see and talk with Larry on many different occasions. What a gentle, intelligent, and warm human being. And talented too. We are all the better for having had Larry as part of our lives. Rich

Photos of Larry and his work

Larry was quiet and thoughtful, never sought attention yet let his views be known. He had an eye for spaces/places and detail--light and beauty. His architectural sense informed his appreciation of music in the best of synesthesia and vice versa. His obit spoke about his love of jazz but I remember his appreciation of most forms of music (maybe not Betty's flute playing!!!) including Gregorian chanting. Speaking of music, he supported its appreciation in all sorts of different ways. In my case, he helped my Mom get a discount on our first piano as he was good friends with the Farley's (Farley's house of music). I wanted to share a picture with everyone here of a lute in progress that Larry was making but I can't figure out how to post it here. Since my father left for Taiwan when I was in elementary school, finding out that "my other father" shared a background with my best friend Marty was comforting: they both grew up in Appleton, WI. I remember a moment when learning that we were friends he shared a favorite poem when Frances, Betty, and I were out visiting family friends Marilyn and Joel together out in Boston. I met Larry through my friendship with Frances. At that time, the two most important things in his life were Betty and Frances. I particularly enjoyed reading his obituary because sometimes I forget that he had a life pre-Betty that I don't know much about. Thinking back, I saw his appreciation of all things European in his excitement of hosting international guests. I loved seeing the photos he took of his European tour the last time I was in Madison, Wi. The Chewning/Lundy household always had a cosmopolitan feel and their hospitality was unmatched. I'm guessing that like most marriages there were tensions at times (though I rarely saw them) but I know it was meaningful to Larry that he found a "true" wife in Betty. I wish the topic of death and all things related to family was so easily discussed and planned in my family as I see it was between Larry and Betty. A couple images come strongly to mind when I think of Larry: A silver belt buckle representing the tree of life that he treasured, a photo of Betty that he kept in the car, and a wooden "magic wand" that I came across while playing in the bedroom/attic while playing with Frances (their old home). I will miss him but even more I would have missed not having him in my life. Natasha Liu (Kensington, Ca).

Larry, your gentleness and intellect will always shine. I especially recall the twinkle in your eye and your upturned mouth as a comeback was forming. Much love to Betty and Frances, and all your extended family of relatives and friends. John Steines, Madison, WI.