Jonathan Bradshaw Lyttle

Jonathan Bradshaw Lyttle died peacefully at home on December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He had bravely fought the disease of Chondrosarcoma since 2021, doing everything possible to live for the family to whom he was so devoted. Born on October 12, 1944 to Christie and Jean Lyttle in Schenectady, New York, and raised in Greenwich, New York, as the second of five sons, Jon was a 1968 graduate of Cornell University's School of Architecture. He began his career in San Francisco after serving in the U.S. Army at the Presidio and later in Boston, where he established his own practice and worked on projects including Wang Laboratories and resort properties in Vermont. After meeting his beloved wife, Ann Dickey, in Sun Valley, Idaho, he moved to McLean, Virginia, and joined the design and facilities group at The World Bank. Over a thirty-year career there, he oversaw the construction of the new World Bank headquarters and collaborated with directors to create office environments that supported a rapidly expanding workforce and evolving organizational needs. He especially cherished his consulting years after official retirement, working on projects around the world, including a new World Bank headquarters in Ghana. Jon absolutely loved his career in architecture – whether remodeling his family’s homes or helping relatives and friends solve design challenges. His family will forever remember his devotion, love, and guidance. His friends will remember his kindness, sincerity, and humility. His grandchildren will remember him as “Gee-Guy,” who would drop everything to listen with delight to their growing minds. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann Dickey Browning; his daughters, Caitlin (Kevin) Crotty of Houston and Tayler (Bryan) Prout of Charlottesville; and five grandchildren, Parker, James, Max, Paige, and Connor. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5th, at St. Paul’s Memorial Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center.