Lawrence (Larry) Smith |
| Posted 2018-01-14 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, July 26, 2015 <<< >>> June 29, 1952 - July 5, 2015 <<< The Smith family - father and mother Irving and Estelle, sisters Erica and Tania, their spouses Bram and Brian, and nephew Jason - are saddened to announce Lawrence’s tragic death while cycling with his wife Debora (nee Robison) in Lake Havasu City. Debora was instantly killed; Lawrence died July 5, at the University Medical Centre, Trauma Unit, Las Vegas, Nev. A resolutely independent man, Larry embraced challenges. He was a consummate athlete, whether climbing El Capitan or the summit of Mont Blanc, riding the big surf of Hawaii or outrigger canoe racing. Above all, he was a passionate cyclist, training and competing at the highest level until the end. Challenges and success also came in entrepreneurial form, first as a pioneer in the designing and production of windsurfers in Hawaii and Europe, later in tirelessly promoting his favorite sport through his bicycle shop in Lake Havasu City. Wherever he turned his talents, including in the kitchen (his Tarte Tatin was the stuff of legend), Lawrence brought the same commitment. His aspiration for the summit in every endeavor will forever be an inspiration to those who knew him. Tragically curtailed, though it was, we can take comfort in the knowledge that Lawrence lived life to the fullest with determination and enthusiasm. A memorial in Lake Havasu on July 7, was attended by his many friends and fellow cyclists. Lawrence was affectionately called “The Bike Boss”. Also, “He took a bunch of us who are jackasses and turned us into racehorses.” He will be sorely missed. “The time you won your town the race We chaired you through the market place; Man and boy stood cheering by, And home we brought you shoulder-high. Today, the road all runners come, Shoulder-high we bring you home, And set you at your threshold down, Townsmen of a stiller town.” - E. Hausman |
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