A memorial service for Chauncy King Lively, who died February 25, 2000, was held Friday, June 23, in Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park. Mr. Lively was born in Charleroi and grew up in Waynesburg, a son of Dr. Chauncy C. and Grave King Lively. He was a 1941 graduate of Waynesburg College, where he directed the dance band, Kay Lively, His Trombone and Orchestra. He went on tour with the nationally known big band, Larry Funk Band. During World War II, Mr. Lively was a master sergeant and directed the 241st Army Ground Force Band while stationed in Texas. When he returned to civilian life, he joined KDKA in Pittsburgh as music arranger for live radio and television broadcasts. He later joined Fred L. Aiken Associates mortgage lending company, and for many years was a member of Mortgage Banking Association, where he served as president. Mr. Lively was known for his regular fly-tying column in The Pennsylvania Angler. His book, "Chauncy Lively's Fly Box," underwent two printings, and he was featured in the book, "The Art of the Trout Fly." His innovative flies, created from an underwater perspective of natural and man-made materials, are in private and museum collections. Upon retirement, Mr. Lively and his wife moved to Grayling, Mich., to pursue their interest in trout fishing. On January 12, 1943, he married Marion Aiken of Green Tree, who died in April 1995. Surviving are two daughters, Anne Lively of Falmouth, Maine, and Claudia DeVito of Upper St. Clair; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Jean DeVito; two sisters, Grace Long and Patricia Lively, both of Litchfield, S.C.; and two brothers, John of Pittsburgh and Richard of Waynesburg. Memorials may be made to Anglers of the AuSable, 403 Black Bear Drive, Grayling, MI 49738, The Animal Shelter of Crawford County, Project Fund, P.O. Box 384, Grayling, MI 49738, or Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, PA 15370. Copyright ©2000 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, May 19, 2000 Chauncy King Lively
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