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Lars Bang Obituary

LARS W. BANG, age 87, passed away after a brief illness on October 17, 2008 in Houston, TX. During WWII, he proudly served our country in the Army Air Corps. An architect by profession, his career spanned forty years as principal of his own firm, Lars Bang Associates. Lars is preceded in death by his devoted wife of fifty years, Billie Liese Bang. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Riley & husband Doug and Candy Daubin; son, Dana Lars Bang; grandchildren, Scott Daubin and Christopher Daubin; sister, Naomi Curran; nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. Visitation will be held Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at The Chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 19, 2008.

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Susie Giamalva

June 30, 2023

In the early 1960's my family purchased a wonderful small home in Spring Branch addition in Houston, TX designed by Lars Bang. The man we bought it from grew up with him. I loved that house like no other I had ever lived in. The front wall which faced the street was crafted from red brick and glass in and outside. Just to watch the light change daily with the rotation of the Earth was like a ritual. Small but functional ,the floor plan just "worked" I would never have sold it except for the fact that I needed to be closer to my daughter who had just given birth to a daughter and needed help. I still miss that wonderful home and always will. He was a genius at what he did! Thank you!

Kay Nelson

October 30, 2008

Candy, Chris(topher), and Scott(ie),

Kathryn and Michael so enjoyed the Thanksgiving they spent with your family, father & grandfather. Wish I'd had the opportunity to meet him. May you have memories as unique as he seemed to be to bring you comfort and to keep him in your hearts.

Love,

Kay

Laura Manning Stokes

October 19, 2008

Lynn, Candy and Dana,

I know I don't have to tell you what an awesome father you had. He was such an inspiration, a storyteller, and a loving, generous man. If Lars was sitting at your table or in your home, you knew it was going to be entertaining. I enjoyed listening to his stories of the early days in Houston. He was and is a "giant" in my mind.

I will always have a special place in my heart for Lars. He was a wonderful companion to my mother, Barbara. They both enjoyed and respected each other tremendously. It is hard to let go of the ones we love. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that his gift of life, love and laughter remain with the Manning family.

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