CAMDEN — Lawrence Charles “Bud” Lander III, died at home in Camden as he wished on Aug. 30, 2015, with his favorite view of Mount Megunticook. Father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather; humorist, storyteller and philosopher—Bud was a lifelong Episcopalian, a student of engineering, poetry and baseball, which combines them both.

He was much loved by his extended family and friends around the world. He was immensely proud of his children, his grandchildren and his service in the United States Navy. He was a graduate, lifelong supporter and promoter of the University of Michigan.

Bud was born Dec. 24, 1928, in Flint, Mich., the oldest son of Lawrence Charles Lander Jr. and Mary Rose Myers Lander. He attended Flint public schools and graduated from Flint Central High School in 1947.

Bud graduated from the University of Michigan in 1951 with a degree in industrial engineering. While in Ann Arbor, he was an enthusiastic member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and treasured the lifelong friendships he made there. He was a member of the Naval ROTC and in 1951, commenced active service commissioned as an ensign. Bud was honorably discharged in 1954 with the rank of lieutenant (junior grade) after having proudly served aboard numerous ships in the Far East during the Korean War, most notably the USS Richard E. Kraus and the USS George Clymer. Among other honors, he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal (two stars) and the National Defense Service Medal, and in 2013 was awarded a medal from the Republic of Korea commemorating his service on the 16th anniversary of the war. His ship was part of the official fleet that represented the United States in Hong Kong for the celebrations of the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The great friendships he made in the Navy continued to the end of his life and those adventures far from home ignited a life-long love of travel, learning about new places and meeting new people.

While at Michigan, mutual friends introduced Bud to Carolyn Kaye Schultz. He and Katie continued their relationship following his graduation while she finished at Michigan and it was Bud's brother, Ed, who delivered the engagement ring while Bud was overseas in Korea. When she graduated and he returned, they were married June 19, 1954, at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Bud's 40-year manufacturing managerial career began in 1954 in Saginaw, Mich., with General Motors. With Continental Can Company, Rockwool Industries and United States Forgecraft, he, Katie and eventually four children lived in eight states and even more cities, concluding with their move to Camden in 1980 when he joined Rockland Container. Wherever they lived, they were enthusiastic members of their new community and a long list of friends, neighbors and co-workers is a testament to that. Upon retirement, he and Katie continued to enjoy Midcoast Maine and after travels to see their far-flung family, they were always glad to return home to the town they loved and their view of the mountains and the sea.

Bud is survived by his children, Lawrence Farnham Lander and his wife, Joyce, of Houston, Texas, John Wallace Lander of Portland, Ore., and Elizabeth Reghel Lander Fox and her husband, John, of Coburg, Ore. His beloved grandchildren are Lawrence Paul Lander of San Francisco, Charles Wheaton Lander of Austin, Lauren Michelle Clark Bayer and her husband, Sieger, of Berwyn, Ill., Lindsay Anne Clark of Oak Park, Ill., Emily Elizabeth Clark of Barcelona, Spain, and Roan Elizabeth, Aidan Raleigh and Caitlyn Mary Fox of Coburg, Ore. His sister-in-law, Eleanor Lander of Tucson, Ariz., also survives; as does his cousin, Rosina Myers Cook and Katie's sister, Cynthia Schultz Lawless and her husband, Richard, of Phoenix, Ariz. Nieces and nephews include Edith Lander, Cynthia Paup Crane, Catherine Paup Moore, David Lawless, Elaine Lander Wing and her husband, Roger, and Bud's grandnephew and grandniece, Ezra and Manzanita Wing—who loved visiting Maine to see Uncle Bud.

Bud and Katie were married nearly 45 years when she died in 2008. Their beloved daughter, Mary Edwards Lander Clark; his parents; and his brother, Edward Myers Lander, also predeceased him.

Bud's family wishes to thank the caregivers at PALS, particularly Carol Lee Mason, who cared for him like family and kept the flowers blooming. They are also particularly indebted to his many friends who were never too busy to run an errand, be a driver or simply stop by and share a story, a laugh or even two and talk politics.

A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Camden with the Rev. John Rafter officiating.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to PALS for Living, 88 Limerock Street, Rockland, ME 04841 or a charity of your choice.

Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

The sense of the world is short,
Long and various the report,—
To love and be beloved;

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home.