December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023
Larry, you are always in our hearts and continue to be missed. ❤️
This memorial site was created in memory of our loved one, Larry Lauderback, who passed away on Christmas Eve, 2013. We will always miss him.
We want to thank all those who sent sympathy cards, and the many friends and family that attended his memorial service on January 25th, held at Emerson Unitarian Church in Troy, for joining us to celebrate Larry's long and remarkable life.
At the bottom of this page, there is a place for you to leave a tribute if you wish.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to:
Emerson Unitarian Church
4230 Livernois Road, Troy, MI 48085
Or to:
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) that supports the Team in Training program. Larry proudly participated in their bicycle race event at Lake Tahoe in 1997, at age 70. Online donations may be made to LLS at: www.lls.org/waystohelp/donate/donateonline or mailed to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.
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December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023
https://youtu.be/LkjJaS16P7g?si=sa9ssrDqHYX9c5p6
It was your time and you decided to go to a better place.
It was your time and you decided to go to a better place.
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
So many days and evenings have come and gone in the last ten years.
And Larry, you are still in my world every day. Love, Kay
Let Evening Come Poem by Jane Kenyon
Let the light of late afternoon shine through chinks in the barn, moving
up the bales as the sun moves down. Let the cricket take up chafing
as a woman takes up her needles and her yarn. Let evening come.
Let dew collect on the hoe abandoned in long grass.
Let the stars appear and the moon disclose her silver horn.
Let the fox go back to its sandy den.
Let the wind die down. Let the shed go black inside.
Let evening come.
To the bottle in the ditch, to the scoop in the oats, to air in the lung.
Let evening come. Let it come, as it will and don’t be afraid.
God does not leave us comfortless. So let evening come.
And Larry, you are still in my world every day. Love, Kay
Let Evening Come Poem by Jane Kenyon
Let the light of late afternoon shine through chinks in the barn, moving
up the bales as the sun moves down. Let the cricket take up chafing
as a woman takes up her needles and her yarn. Let evening come.
Let dew collect on the hoe abandoned in long grass.
Let the stars appear and the moon disclose her silver horn.
Let the fox go back to its sandy den.
Let the wind die down. Let the shed go black inside.
Let evening come.
To the bottle in the ditch, to the scoop in the oats, to air in the lung.
Let evening come. Let it come, as it will and don’t be afraid.
God does not leave us comfortless. So let evening come.
August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
Happy Birthday, Larry! You are in the hearts and memories today of all who love you. Kay
August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.
August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023
Happy Birthday Larry. We continue to lose important people in our lives but you will always be someone special. Love, Julie
December 24, 2022
December 24, 2022
Merry Christmas Larry. Thinking about you today.. Love, Julie
August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
Happy 95th Birthday, Larry! This song/poem is leading me today to remember you and your great love for sailing. Thinking about you today and every day. Love, Kay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP6IPpCOITg
Blue Boat Home
Though below me, I feel no motion
Standing on these mountains and plains
Far away from the rolling ocean.
Still my dry land heart can say
I’ve been sailing all my life now.
Never harbor or port have I known.
The wide universe is the ocean I travel
And the earth is my blue boat home.
Sun my sail and moon my rudder
As I ply the starry sea
Leaning over the edge in wonder
Casting questions into the deep.
Drifting here with my ship’s companions
All we kindred pilgrim souls
Making our way by the lights of the heavens
In our beautiful blue boat home.
I give thanks to the waves upholding me
Hail the great winds urging me on.
Greet the infinite sea before me
Sing the sky my sailor’s song.
I was born upon the fathoms
Never harbor or port have I known.
The wide universe is the ocean I travel
And the earth is my blue boat home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP6IPpCOITg
Blue Boat Home
Though below me, I feel no motion
Standing on these mountains and plains
Far away from the rolling ocean.
Still my dry land heart can say
I’ve been sailing all my life now.
Never harbor or port have I known.
The wide universe is the ocean I travel
And the earth is my blue boat home.
Sun my sail and moon my rudder
As I ply the starry sea
Leaning over the edge in wonder
Casting questions into the deep.
Drifting here with my ship’s companions
All we kindred pilgrim souls
Making our way by the lights of the heavens
In our beautiful blue boat home.
I give thanks to the waves upholding me
Hail the great winds urging me on.
Greet the infinite sea before me
Sing the sky my sailor’s song.
I was born upon the fathoms
Never harbor or port have I known.
The wide universe is the ocean I travel
And the earth is my blue boat home
August 24, 2022
August 24, 2022
On your birthday Larry, you continue to be thought of with love by our Family. Happy Birthday Dear Larry. Love, Julie
December 24, 2021
December 24, 2021
Merry Christmas Larry! Another year of missing you and remembering all the beautiful memories. You sailed away from us as you embarked upon your final journey home. Missing you.
December 24, 2021
December 24, 2021
This continues to be a difficult day because I know how much you are missed, especially by those closest to you daily. You were a big person and your caring, do it all zest for life still resonates and the loss is felt. Continue to Rest In Peace dear Larry. Merry Christmas. ❤️
August 24, 2021
August 24, 2021
I see the pictures of you in my house and office and remember the important part you played in our family and I continue to be grateful. You are loved and missed. Happy Birthday dear Larry!
August 24, 2019
August 24, 2019
Happy Birthday dear Larry. Six years and you are still missed. Life moves on but those we love are not forgotten.
August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018
I always felt such a warmth from Larry. He was always so kind to me and I admired him so very much. Memories of him with his pipe and safari type hat always makes me smile.
Love,
Connie
Love,
Connie
August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018
Happy Birthday Larry. Many thoughts of you and Grandma this month and how you touched our lives. Love you, Julie
December 24, 2017
December 24, 2017
Four years has passed quickly. More losses have followed unfortunately. Your loss is still acutely felt in our family. Mom misses you a lot, I know.
As we pass through another holiday season and another rough year, you continue to be remembered and missed. Love, Julie
As we pass through another holiday season and another rough year, you continue to be remembered and missed. Love, Julie
August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016
Dear Larry, Happy 89th birthday. I wish we could celebrate it togrther, but instead we'll have to remember the good times we had and how much you are missed. Love you, Julie
December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015
It's hard to believe it's been two years. I still have a picture on my desk of the trip we all took to Mackinac Island. I fondly remember the trip Jen & I took with you & Mom to Lake Tahoe and I realize some of my favorite memories were with you, and I still miss you. I pray that you are at peace and pain free. God Bless You dear Larry.
December 13, 2015
December 13, 2015
I miss my Grandfather so very much. The loss is weighing on me even more lately as we near the anniversary of his death. I know my husband Mitch and sons Oscar James and Owen Lawrence, who all still share Grandpa Larry stories, miss him too. I'd give anything to have him here to see them grow up and for them to know him as young men, fully experiencing and appreciating what a great man he was. I am so sad we will never have another adventure with him or hear the stories of all of his. His boundless energy, sincerity and affectionate big hugs are legendary! I'm so thankful to have been a part of his life and experience his love. God bless you!
August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015
Dear Larry, on your birthday, as on many other days, I think of you with Great fondness for your life and sadness for your loss. I miss you. Love, Julie
August 23, 2015
August 23, 2015
Dear Larry...dear friend..thinking of you with love and great memories for your 88th birthday. Love, Kay
February 13, 2014
February 13, 2014
Larry was a good friend. Met him when my family joined Emerson U U church some 20 years ago. He was invaluable in maintaining our historic barn church. He was also like a parent to me since I could not communicate with my dad for the last 5 years. Great guy lots of good stories. Part of americas greatest generation.
Love you man!
Love you man!
January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Larry, thank you for all the love you brought to Mom's life for the last 20 years. You did so much together and enhanced all of our lives.
The kindness you showed to Grandma, she appreciated till the day she died, but that's just the kind of guy you were.
Thank you for allowing us into your wonderful family: Jan, Bernard, Micho, Jennifer, Mitch, Oscar & Owen. I love them all. You've left a wonderful legacy.
You will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace dear Larry. You deserve it.
The kindness you showed to Grandma, she appreciated till the day she died, but that's just the kind of guy you were.
Thank you for allowing us into your wonderful family: Jan, Bernard, Micho, Jennifer, Mitch, Oscar & Owen. I love them all. You've left a wonderful legacy.
You will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace dear Larry. You deserve it.
January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014
What a beautiful tribute to Larry, Jan. You captured him so well and how important all of you were to him. You made him proud and happy-family has always been his joy. He will always be remembered as a dear sweet caring man to me--I have so many wonderful memories, late nights--very late nights playing bridge, trips, vacations, just plain fun--laughter, talks, great times! Thank you for sharing Larry with all of us. Love you Larry, Kathy
January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014
I met Jan and her parents, who moved in down the street, 40+years ago. Larry always treated me with kindness and respect. He was a caring person who valued people. One of the greatest thrills of my life was going sailing with Larry and Jan. You are a wonderful man Larry thanks for the great memories!
January 22, 2014
January 22, 2014
Larry was a man of many talents. He started biking seriously in the early 70’s and continued until 2012…. His trips ranged from local shopping to marathon rides to Port Huron. As a builder/renovator/ craftsman, his skills never ceased to amaze… he built a 20 foot sailboat in the garage, ripped out walls in the middle of the night without warning, and created beautiful folk art pieces. Whenever he played bridge, he always looked for no trump possibilities… my most frequent conversation with him was “One no trump-Three no trump- Six no trump.” His sailing adventures took him to Put-in-Bay in Lake Erie to Port Sanilac in Huron. Chick Corea and Dave Brubeck were favorite jazz artists. Most importantly, he was passionately proud of the accomplishments of Jan, Berno, Micho, Jennifer, Oscar, Owen and the two women he loved completely- Kay and Gloria.
Enthusiastic bicyclist, builder extraordinaire, master of no-trump, sailor of inland seas, lover of jazz, proud husband, father and grandfather… Larry could be described many ways but perhaps the most fitting is “all around nice guy.” He will be greatly missed.
Enthusiastic bicyclist, builder extraordinaire, master of no-trump, sailor of inland seas, lover of jazz, proud husband, father and grandfather… Larry could be described many ways but perhaps the most fitting is “all around nice guy.” He will be greatly missed.
January 21, 2014
January 21, 2014
40+ years of good memories. Hours and hours of playing Bridge with the kids sleeping on the purple fainting couch. Our trip to Toronto to celebrate your 25th anniversary. We played Bridge on the train all the way there. You made martini's at the hotel to celebrate before going to the celebratory dinner at one of the most expensive restaurants I have ever entered. Couldn't believe all the things you guys were ordering but understood when it was discovered that my menu was the only one with prices. We modified our orders. You will be missed Larry.
January 20, 2014
January 20, 2014
Larry was one the Good Guys. Loved to make things happen and an outstanding remodeler. Made so many happy and cared for so many people.
January 16, 2014
January 16, 2014
I met Larry some 45 years ago when I met my best friend Jan. There are scores of great memories I hold in my heart. He ran a remarkable race and fought an exceptional fight. He will be missed. Love you Larry!!
"Say not in grief he is no more - but live in thankfulness that he was"
Hebrew Proverb
"It is not length of life, but depth of life"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Say not in grief he is no more - but live in thankfulness that he was"
Hebrew Proverb
"It is not length of life, but depth of life"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023
Larry, you are always in our hearts and continue to be missed. ❤️
December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023
https://youtu.be/LkjJaS16P7g?si=sa9ssrDqHYX9c5p6
It was your time and you decided to go to a better place.
It was your time and you decided to go to a better place.
December 23, 2023
December 23, 2023
So many days and evenings have come and gone in the last ten years.
And Larry, you are still in my world every day. Love, Kay
Let Evening Come Poem by Jane Kenyon
Let the light of late afternoon shine through chinks in the barn, moving
up the bales as the sun moves down. Let the cricket take up chafing
as a woman takes up her needles and her yarn. Let evening come.
Let dew collect on the hoe abandoned in long grass.
Let the stars appear and the moon disclose her silver horn.
Let the fox go back to its sandy den.
Let the wind die down. Let the shed go black inside.
Let evening come.
To the bottle in the ditch, to the scoop in the oats, to air in the lung.
Let evening come. Let it come, as it will and don’t be afraid.
God does not leave us comfortless. So let evening come.
And Larry, you are still in my world every day. Love, Kay
Let Evening Come Poem by Jane Kenyon
Let the light of late afternoon shine through chinks in the barn, moving
up the bales as the sun moves down. Let the cricket take up chafing
as a woman takes up her needles and her yarn. Let evening come.
Let dew collect on the hoe abandoned in long grass.
Let the stars appear and the moon disclose her silver horn.
Let the fox go back to its sandy den.
Let the wind die down. Let the shed go black inside.
Let evening come.
To the bottle in the ditch, to the scoop in the oats, to air in the lung.
Let evening come. Let it come, as it will and don’t be afraid.
God does not leave us comfortless. So let evening come.
Gallery
Dan & Uncle Bud-My Team in Training Hero...2009 Cincinnati "Flying Pig" Marathon
Larry's mother Gladys, sisters Lois and Alice, brother Tom - circa late 80's?
Larry - Alice - Lois - Tom - late 80's I think
Kay's mother Margie's Birthday - 2002
Kay's son Tom, and mother Marge, pic from 2002
Larry, son-in-law Bernard and grandson Micho, Easter 2007
Grandson Micho and Larry 2002
Larry and Kay - Summer 2002
Summer 2002 with his second great grandson, Owen
Recent stories
January 25, 2014
Uncle Bud - such a strong yet gentle man...he was my inspiration to complete the 2009 Flying Pig Marathon through the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training. I love you and think of you often.
Dan
January 23, 2014
Emerson Church Unitarian Universalist, January 19, 2014
I light a candle for Larry Lauderback, my friend and significant other for 20 years. I spotted him soon after I started attending Emerson Church. I did everything but turn cartwheels down the aisle to get noticed by that shy man. Finally with encouragement from my daughter, I gathered my nerve and called him for a coffee date. We hit it off. I was 53 he was 66. He was a valued and well-loved member of Emerson, as he remains today. It is my enduring pleasure that I worked with him on building projects here; the most noteworthy being this sanctuary. At age 17 with his widowed mother’s permission he joined the Marine Corps. It was World War II. He served in China. World War II China Marines were those of the 1st and 6th Marine Divisions sent to occupy northern China after the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II, from 1945 - 1948. He renewed those friendships as we attended many China Marine reunions over the years. He was a fine man; he will be missed; I miss him every day.
I am grateful for your cards, phone calls, emails; kind words and kind thoughts spoken and unspoken.