Lawrence (Larry) Schwartz, an aerospace engineer and a Denver resident since 1970, passed away Nov. 22, 2015, in Denver. Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav and Rabbi-Cantor Birdie Becker officiated at the Nov. 24 graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
He was a scientist, an artist, the designer of his home, a splendid punster and a zeisen neshamah, the family said.
Mr. Schwartz was born Nov. 30, 1935, in New York City and raised in California.
He earned his MA at MIT and a PhD from UCLA.
Mr. Schwartz was married to Cherie Karo Schwartz.
An aerospace engineer with Hughes/Raytheon for 43 years, he received a US patent for one of his satellite innovations. He created software for the giant white satellite dishes at Buckley Air Force Base.
Mr. Schwartz was a renaissance man. He designed the house that he and his wife lived in, as well as Cherie’s wedding dress and wedding ring.
He ran a marathon at age 42 and had his Bar Mitzvah at Bnai Havurah seven years ago.
He loved painting and drawing. He also loved to travel, especially to Greece.
Mr. Schwartz is survived by his wife Cherie Karo Schwartz; daughter-in-law Robyn; and grandchildren Zakaria, Lucy and Aaron.
He was predeceased by his children Ronda Schwartz and Daran Schwartz.
Contributions may be made to Bnai Havurah in Denver or the Alzheimers Assn., Colorado chapter.
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