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Lloyd Wisdom Obituary

Lloyd Charles Wisdom died on July 10, 2024. He was born December 18, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Ruth Hatfield and Charles Wisdom. Following a shipboard romance, he married Sara Schichor in 1964. After earning both an MLS and MA in History from the University of Wisconsin, he worked as a reference and homebound librarian is San Diego, CA, Beer Sheva, Israel and Tucson, AZ. Lloyd was gregarious, charming, thoughtful, friendly, and caring. He was an avid gardener, a walking encyclopedia who loved travel, socializing, animals, film and literature. Lloyd delighted in sharing his considerable knowledge with others, especially his beloved granddaughters. Lloyd will be hugely missed by wife Sara, daughters Rachel and Alison (Pascal),granddaughters Clara, Elise, Katje, Noémie, and Léonore, sister-in-law Mady and family, and his many friends. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jul. 17 to Jul. 21, 2024.

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Alison Jones

August 4, 2024

I will miss Lloyd. He was a wonderful friend. Funny, smart, charming. Sara, I am so sorry for your loss.

Deb Driskill

July 31, 2024

Condolences, Love and Light to Sara and the girls. Lloyd will be missed by many people.

Amy Wyeth

July 27, 2024

Dear Sara, Alison, Rachel and girls, Gina and I were so very sorry to hear about Lloyd´s passing earlier this month. I always thought he was so much like my father- a Unitarian and a devoted librarian always interested in and promoting learning. I loved that he sent me postcards when he and Sara visited Alison, my dear college roommate, in the idyllic French Alps. We were both lucky to have had the chance to meet up with all of you again during your family reunion in northern Vermont several years ago. We are sending our love and condolences. We hope wish you peace in knowing what a good life Lloyd lived. Would love to be able to support you in any way possible.

Charl Maynard

July 22, 2024

Lloyd and I started at Tucson Public Library (that was it's name back in 1977) at the same time. We worked together and always had a level of friendship. I am so sorry for his loss and for not having seen him for the last few years. Not sure how many years, but maybe 4 or 5. My condolences to his family. He will be missed!!

Jo

July 22, 2024

Dear Sara and Family,
The Library community is saddened with the loss of our dear colleague and friend, Lloyd. With prayers that fond memories of the joy he brought to family, many friends, and home-bound readers, bring peace and comfort.
Thank you for sharing him, his dry wit, his hospitality, and wisdom.

Ricci Silberman

July 21, 2024

Oh Sara, I was so surprised to see this in the paper today. I am so very very sorry for your loss. Of course, you know that I adored Lloyd. Such a kind and gentle man. I have years of memories of the 2 of you. My thoughts are extended to your daughters and grandkids. Sending much love, Ricci Silberman, PA

Nikki Chayet

July 20, 2024

Sara, Alison and Rachel;

You and the family have my deepest sympathy. May his memory be for a blessing

Yvonne Blake

July 19, 2024

Dear Sara,

I am so sorry to read this. My most sincere condolences to you, Rachel and Alison. I only got to meet with you and Lloyd a few times yet from those meetings, I gathered that he was a kind and gentle man. May your fond memories of Lloyd provide some comfort in this most difficult time.

Elliot Glicksman

July 18, 2024

Lloyd was a kind man with an easy smile. Many years ago we served on the CVNA board. He cared about others. Lorraine and I want to express our deepest stop Sara and Lloyd´s family and friends Elliot Glicksman

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