William "Bill" Arthur Lord

William (Bill) Arthur Lord was dearly loved by family and a wide network of friends.  He grew up in Washington, Indiana in the loving family of his parents, Elizabeth and Robert Lord, and siblings Gordon and Mimi. When young, Bill spent his days digging tunnels in the yard and playing with his father’s old army toys.  As a teenager, he could be found at the downtown pool hall or at the golf course.  In college, he developed a talent for statistics and problem-solving via all-night bridge sessions with his roommates rather than studying. Nevertheless, he found an affinity for economics and  pursued it through college, doctorate studies, and 30-plus years of university teaching, mostly at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.  Bill had a lively mind and loved to be intellectually engaged. No matter what the subject, he rather enjoyed playing devil’s advocate and relished the challenge of a debate.  He was an assiduous student of household economics, politics, and sports. Bill also had a rich spiritual life and built deep relationships within his community. He was devoted to his daughter, Sarah, and was an ardent supporter of her passion for sports and her own growing interest in economics. He stayed in frequent contact with his beloved mother, Libby, and was a tremendous comfort to her in her older years.  Anyone who engaged with Bill encountered his quick wit, his fascinating and analytical perspectives, and his compassionate heart.

Friends may call at Candle Light Funeral Home, 1835 Frederick Rd. On Sunday October 30th from 2-4pm. A Funeral Service will follow at the Funeral Home at 4:00PM.

Details for a service in Bill's home town will be published as they become available. Those arrangements will be coordinated by:

Gill Funeral Service

308 East Walnut Street
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: (812) 254-5650
Fax: (812) 254-5652

Interment will take place at Sugarland Memory Gardens in Washington Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William Lord to the UMBC economics department's student scholarship fund.
The UMBC donation link is below with information on giving online or by mail.
http://giving.umbc.edu/home/annual-giving/
If giving online, please select "Friend" as primary affiliation, "Economics" as preferred UMBC major, "Student Scholarship" as designation, and "William A Lord" under in memory of.
If giving by mail, please write "Economics Department In Memory Of  Dr. William Lord" in the memo line.