Lloyd Weldy, 78

Lloyd Weldy passed away on Oct. 6, 2009, in KaIispeII. He was born April 9, 1931, in Rocky River, Ohio, to Lorna and Lloyd Weldy Sr. After graduating from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the Field Band as a trombonist. Lloyd earned a doctorate in music at the University of Southern California. He was a professor of music at the University of Arizona. As a professional musician, Lloyd performed with the Los Angeles, Phoenix and Tucson symphonies. He contracted musicians for celebrities on tour, such as Cher and Sammy Davis Jr., when they performed in Arizona. He also filled in for musicians for acts in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe casinos during his vacation breaks while at the University of Arizona. Later, he branched out into arts administration and staffed facilities in Arizona, New Jersey and Michigan where he presented concerts, other entertainment and speakers, including Vincent Price and Charles Kuralt. In addition to having a good ear for music, Lloyd had a good eye for beautiful things. Landscaping, architecture and interior design captivated him. He used his talents to design and redecorate his many homes. He collected modern art and often built his own furniture to fit his vision. Photography was a passion for which he won many awards. Lloyd loved the outdoors and was a distinguished Eagle Scout. He lived most of his early adult life in Tucson, Ariz., where he was drawn to the fragile beauty of the desert and became a docent at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Many trips were spent hiking through the Swiss Alps from where his ancestors came. His last years were spent enjoying life in the Big Sky country of Montana. He married Norma Pitts of Clarksburg, W.Va., in 1952. Norma, a pianist he met at CCM, has academic degrees and proficiency in languages. They were well-suited for each other with similar interests in music, teaching and especially traveling. Altogether, Lloyd created and lived a very full and exciting life. He moved on with his usual quirky sense of humor and much dignity as he headed off to a new quest. He is survived by his wife, Norma, of 57 years; and two daughters, Kim Brown, and Piper Weldy. In addition, he leaves behind his cherished sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ray Bahm. His family thanks you for your good thoughts over this time.