Morrison Waud

Morrison Waud, 96, after a long and wonderful life, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Aug. 14 in the Balmoral Center at Lake Forest Place. It was eleven weeks ago to the day that Anne, his beloved wife of 72 years, died. Maury was born in 1910 in Oak Park, IL, the third son of Ernest P. and Olive M. Waud. His parents and two brothers, Ernest P. Waud Jr. and Sydney P. Waud predeceased him. He graduated from The Hill School, Princeton University '32, and Northwestern Law School '35. In 1935 Maury married Anne Byron Smith at The Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest. They lived in Chicago, moved to Dayton, OH during the Second World War, and then lived in Lake Forest, wintering in Naples, FL for over thirty years. They raised six children: Diana W. Kruglick, Ernest P. Waud III, Cornelius B. Waud (Corinna), Morrison Waud Jr (Tracey), David B. Waud (Pamela) and Deborah W. Moore (Barbara). They have 10 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Maury was devoted to his wife and entire family. Upon graduation from law school, Maury joined Gardner, Carton and Douglas in Chicago, retiring in 1975. He served as Managing Partner for nine years. During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Dayton, OH. He was a legal contract officer, attaining the rank of Major, and was awarded the Legion of Merit. He served on numerous corporate boards and private foundations. Golf was a lifelong passion. Maury started playing golf at Chicago Golf in Wheaton, IL. He captained the Princeton University golf team which won the collegiate championship his senior year. He was a member of numerous golf clubs including Augusta National and Old Elm where he was club champion on two occasions. His only hole-in-one was at a father and son event at Onwentsia. He was a director and on the executive committee of the USGA and officiated at several US Open golf tournaments. Maury was very civic minded and philanthropic. He was involved with Lake Forest city government for over a decade and served as Mayor from 1957 through 1960. He was chairman of the Lake Forest polio fund drive prior to the Salk vaccine and was a lifetime board member of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Chicago Crime Commission. He was also a trustee of several educational institutions. He loved and was very supportive of the growth at the Chicago Botanic Garden. He was an ardent stamp collector who exhibited his postage due, Lincoln and kicking mule cancellation collections throughout the country, winning many awards. Maury also co-authored a book and wrote many authoritative articles on philately. He also collected pocket watches, old pistols and antique cast iron banks. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest on Monday, August 20 at 1 p.m. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be sent to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025.

Info: Wenban Funeral Home, 847-234-0022