"Art was a wonderful support for work in the human rights field. It was always a pleasure for me to visit with Art. His contributions to our community were great and his friendly, kind manner made it always a pleasure to meet him. I had the privilege to join Art and Sue on am election monitoring WCCN delegation to Nicaragua, where the three of us observed the vote count together in a Managua precinct. Art and Sue were kind to support the Colombia Support Network when we first got started, and their contributions and encouragement were fundamentally important to CSN's existence. With sincerely condolences to Sue and the family."
In loving memory of
Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd
August 4, 2015
Lloyd, Rev. Arthur Selden
Madison: The Reverend Arthur Selden Lloyd passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA, on August 4th. He was born December 5,1927 in Osaka, Japan. He was the seventh and youngest child of Episcopal missionaries the Rev. James Hubard and Louisa Myers Lloyd.
Art graduated from Hargrave Military Academy and Virginia Episcopal School, and received a BA from the University of Virginia. He earned Master's degrees in Theology from Virginia Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School. He also received a Master's in Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
He taught History at Hoosac School in Hoosick Falls, New York. He was ordained as an Episcopal priest in 1956 and served as Assistant Minister at the Church of the Redeemer, Cincinnati, Ohio; Associate Minister for Campus Ministry at Trinity Church Bloomington, Indiana; and Chaplain at St. Francis House in Madison, Wisconsin.
He married Susan Ellsworth Scherr in 1960.
Art was passionate about peace, justice, and human well being, particularly the rights of those on the margins. Throughout the years he was active in the Madison Area Peace Coalition, the Wisconsin Interfaith Coalition for Worker Justice, Basic Choices Inc., the Apprentice Organizers Project, Community Action on Latin America (CALA), Wisconsin Community Fund, Mann Fund, American Committee for KEEP, and St Dunstan's Church Outreach Committee; and he helped found the Episcopal Network for Economic Justice. He also served as chair of the City of Madison Ethics Board.
In the 1990s, Art and Sue took leadership roles in the group which founded and developed The Village Co-housing Community, Inc., a condominium association and the first co-housing project in Madison. Art and Sue moved into the community in 1999.
In recent years his many hobbies included painting, bird watching, singing in the choir, playing recorder, cooking, baking sourdough biscuits, yoga, micro-breweries, tennis, golf, cross-country skiing, photography, and reading, including the St. Dunstan's men's book group selections and much more.
He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend to all. He truly loved all people, and made friends wherever he was.
He is survived by his wife Susan, of Madison, WI, son Joseph (special friend Diane Chapman) of Madison, WI, daughter Louisa (Greg) Cierzan of Lewiston, MN, grandchildren Robert Lloyd and Jessica Pena, two brothers, the Rev. John Janney and the Rev. Robert "B", and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Hubard and the Rev. Barton, two sisters, Louisa Lloyd and twin sister, the Rev. Kate Mead.
A Celebration of Art's life will be held on Saturday, September 19 at 10:30am at St. Dunstan's Church in Madison, Wisconsin with reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Episcopal Network for Economic Justice (ENEJ, c/o Michael Maloney, 5829 Wyatt Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45213) or St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church (6205 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53705) or the charity of your choice.
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Tributes
"I had the tremendous pleasure of having Art as a student in my painting class at UW Madison for over ten years. Throughout those years so many students enjoyed his kindness, intelligence and willingness to tackle challenging subjects. I will miss his wonderful smile, and I know he will be missed by so many."
"Judy and I have so many wonderful memories of times of sharing, gratitude, service with Art and Sue over the years from Indiana to the Cape. We are so saddened in losing Art - such a quick smile and deep heart and kind word. Thoughts and prayers."
"We all owe Art a debt for getting us this far in our search for social justice. His work against the Vietnam War (and all wars) and his and Sue's commitment to starting the first co-housing community in Madison showed us that we are all brothers and sisters. Art will keep me going. I hold you and your family in the light, Sue."
"Fatherly duties keep me away from the service today. Art would understand that. I miss him. I met Art in 1973 when I was a resident at st. Francis House. His commitment to social justice was glaringly obvious then and remained so throughout the rest of his life. I am grateful to have known him, worked with him, and shared the peace with him. Sue, My blessings go to you and to your family."
"Art was a great man with a beautiful heart and wonderful smile that touched the soul. Reading these tributes I think, may he live on in our memories as a model of life well lived and may we all carry his work forward. Love to you Sue, and to all. "
"Art and Sue have been mentors for me for decades. I worked closely with Art while working with WI Coordinating Council on Central America. I fondly remember traveling to the meetings toward Milwaukee. He believed in conflict resolution through sharing of views. He lived the real reverent part of being a Reverend in how he worked with us young upstarts. Can't say enough on how I miss his presence in our work."
"What a tremendous, loving, compassionate person. We mourn the loss of a great activist. I (Tracy) am so grateful to have cared for Art after Surgery. What a wonderful man. Art paved the way for so many. He was there for all in issues of economic and political justice. Lets all pull together in his memory and make our world better knowing that is the challenge he would give us. A contribution was made to the UFW Darigold campaign in Art's honor."
"I will not be in attendance this weekend but carry Art's spirit in mine. I valued my time working with Art at the Apprentice Organizers Project and while doing so was always impressed by his deep commitment to and support of those who were less privileged then he. Art was clear in his vision that those impacted by injustice were the essential soldiers in the fight to end injustice and that that fight would be best fought when impacted individuals were trained, supported, invested in and working together across community lines that often divide us. One of Art's gifts to the world is that many of the organizers supported through his work continue to be are deeply engaged in, and often leading, the important social justice organizing efforts of today. All we need to do is join the marches in Madison, Milwaukee and elsewhere - or attend a community conversation and they are there, leading the discussion. Art - you will be missed and our lives are all so much richer because of you."
"Sue and family, My heart goes out to you with Art's passing. His is truly a life to celebrate for so many. Sue and Art were two of the first people I met when I moved to Madison 21 years ago to work with the then Wisconsin Coordinating Council on Nicaragua. I later had the privilege and fun of working with Art very closely for 3 1/2 years on establishing the Apprentice Organizers Project. When my husband, Steve Greb, and I were married 11 years ago on Sept. 11, Art officiated and helped us make that day one to celebrate love and connection instead of destruction and mistrust. Art's values of justice and love, and fun, have left a deep and beautiful mark on this world. I am a better person for knowing him and we are a better community for his (and Sue's!) presence. Arturo presente! "
"Sue and family, my deepest sympathy to you, we lost a great champion for the underdog but he has left indelible marks on many good deeds.. I remember how generous you both were to the AIDS Network and to me as the 1st director. You gave me much needed emotional support as the young were dying so quickly. Your financial support helped keep the lights on among the many things we desperately needed in those early days. May his memories be a blessing and comfort to you, Marge Sutinen. "
"With Art's passing, my thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Sue. Art was one of my favorite people in Madison, and I enjoyed working with him on Community Action on Latin America (CALA), the Wisconsin Coordinating Council on Nicaragua (WCCN), and the Symphony for the Two Worlds (with Dom Helder Camera), among so many other social action events and projects. Art was a good man, a serious activist, and one who made a difference for justice....I'll miss him."
"Rev. Lloyd was both a good public servant (Madison Ethics Board Chair) and a wonderfully kind man. He lent me $50 when the ATM in San Salvador wouldn't take my card. It was a pleasure to work with him on ethics matters and then to travel with him to El Salvador. I admired him very much."
"Our deepest sympathy to you, Sue, and your children, and grandchildren and extended family. Art embodied the word, mensch. He gave and he shared and he worked tirelessly for social justice - on large actions and one on one. I met Art before Sue but have known them both for many decades, since the early 70's. We worked on many projects with them, and you could never say no when they asked for help on a cause or the Fund. They generously loaned us their home on the Cape to do training for affordable housing organizers. Our family benefited by spending every summer at their house in Wellfleet. Our children grew up in their homes, developing a deep appreciation for nature and the environment which is now being passed on to grandchildren. Thank you, Art and Sue, and your family for all you have given to us and so many. Our lives and hearts are better for it. "
"Sue, our thoughts and sympathies for you and family on the passing of Art. Susie and I are very fortunate to have known and worked with Art and you over the years. He was a great leader for social and economic justice. He made a difference! Billy Feitlinger "
"My deepest sympathy to Atr's family and wide circle of friends.. To echo a theme, Art was a fine man committed to social justice and willing to walk the talk. As students together we delved into liberation theologist Paulo Friere's work. Art developed a marvelous process to help raise the consciousness of many to the social issues surrounding us and helped us move from reflection to action. St. Francis House was at the forefront of many exciting social justice educational and action programs. We have lost of loving and kind spirit who touched many and made a difference in our world. Peace to all."
"My deepest sympathy to Sue, Joe, and Weezie, and Art's extended family. Art was without doubt one of the finest people I've ever known -- compassionate, committed to social justice, and a steadfast presence in many lives. I met him in 1968 when he became the chaplain at St. Francis -- a breath of fresh air from the inward-focused and very traditional church I was accustomed to. Over the years, his inclusive style opened our eyes and enriched our lives more and more. On a personal note, his wise and compassionate counsel helped me through several crises. I am very glad our paths crossed in life and I was very pleased to call him a friend for so many years."
"Madison Area Peace Action Council is where I met Art for the first time. So impressed with his kind and caring attitude. He officiated at my wedding in 1989. Love to Ann and all Arts friends and family. He will be missed - a Madison icon."
"So stunned, and saddened, to hear this news. Art Lloyd was one of the finest human beings on the planet. I first met him in 1974 when we were both on George Vukelich's "Papa Hambone" radio show discussing amnesty for Vietnam War veterans and dissenters. Art gave those of us working at Vets House full access to the facilities and resources at St. Francis House. I was so impressed with his honesty, integrity and generosity that my wife (Pam Shannon) and I asked him to officiate at our wedding in 1976, even thoigh neither of us, nor our ceremony included any religion! Didn't matter to this prince of a man! Later, I was lucky enough to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with him on numerous social justice issues, including serving alongside him on the Board of the Verna Hill-Dorothy Shannon Fund, its annual Changemakers event, and the fund's support of the Apprenticehip Organizers Project. We even rented his and Sue's homes on Cape Cod which were about the nicest spots on earth. Art Lloyd will be dearly, dearly misssed by me and my entire family. His was a voice of compassion, justice, truth and gentility. Our hearts go out to Sue and their entire family. We miss you Arthur! Hope you win every tennis match you play in heaven!"
"My deepest sympathy to you, Sue. Father Lloyd was very kind to me when my husband (Armon Schroeder) died back in 1998. Our regular priest was away, and Father Lloyd stepped in to preside at the memorial service, providing a very meaningful service. I hope you find peace in this very difficult time, and that good memories support you."