T.P. Srinivasan Obituary

T.P. ("Sri") Srinivasan

Professor T.P. Srinivasan died peacefully on June 8, 2013 in his Palo Alto, California home. His wife of 49 years, Saroja, as well as his children, Srija, Srinija, Srikanth, son-in-law, Brad, and grandchildren, Akhil, Maya and Vikram, were at his side during his last days of declining health.

Professor Srinivasan was born in India in 1932, and moved to the United States as a Fulbright Scholar in 1961 at the University of California, Berkeley. He moved to Lawrence in 1968 and served on the Kansas University Mathematics faculty for 32 years, until 2000, before he and his wife moved to California upon their retirement. During his Lawrence years, Professor Srinivasan served in many leadership capacities at KU, including chairing the Math department and the Faculty-Senate, and he and his family served as a welcoming and supportive resource for many university students and faculty from India and other countries who chose to make Lawrence their home. Professor Srinivasan and his family were active in many local efforts in education, civic and political issues, arts and culture, and he, along with the rest of his family, adopted a love of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team. He was also an avid runner, recognized and known by many Lawrence residents as he jogged by regularly, and he always offered a relaxed smile and wave, even when completing a marathon. His family is deeply appreciative of the many special friends who enriched their Lawrence years and remained in touch with them and took an interest in the lives of Professor Srinivasan's children and grandchildren.

Professor Srinivasan is survived by the family members listed above, who will honor him at a Hindu ceremony in his Palo Alto home on Sunday, June 23rd.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 12, 2013.
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Knew him since 1959 when I joined the Math Dept of PU Chandigarh.
It was impressive to recall how he was popular in the Punjabi culture and developed long term friendships. I stayed at his house for a night in 2000 when they were getting ready to leave for Palo Alto. We were in touch with occasional phone calls. It was in 2012 when I paid him a visit - his health had declined a lot. When I presented him a coy of my first book, Scattered Matherticles, he pulled out a copy of his book that he had written with Kelley. Bigger than he looked!!

Satish C. Bhatnagar

Student

December 22, 2020

Saroja: I'm was sad to learn of Sri's passing. I have such fond memories of you two although I knew you both for such a short time. Prayers for your family and peace and good health to you at this sad time. Jan Turner

Jan Turner

June 30, 2013

Dear Sarjbhen: Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Sri. Kala and I remember your kindness in the early days of our arrival in Lawrence. We enjoyed our visit with you, and the helpful advise both of you gave us. We remember those occasions fondly. Please convey our sympathies to all of your family -- we remember them well. warmest regards, suresh

suresh (surendra) & Kala Bhana

June 18, 2013

Dear Sarojabhen: Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Sri. You and he were a source of strength and comfort when we first came to Lawrence in 1988. You and Sri hosted us in your home many times, and we got to meet some wonderful guests. We truly enjoyed our visit with you. Please remember us to your wonderful children. suresh

Suresh (Surendra) and Kaka Bhana

June 18, 2013

I will always remember Prof Srinivasan inviting me over for dinner to his house, and also giving first hand news about me to my parents in Chandigarh.

Thanks you. And my sincerest sympathies to the family.

Somesh Gupta

June 17, 2013

We are deeply saddened to hear about TP. Thanks to Srinivasan family, we have wonderful memories of Lawrence life. With deepest sympathy and condolences, Praful and Karen

Praful Shah

June 16, 2013

A remarkable man with a remarkable family. Our sympathy, we miss you all.

Jerry and SanDee Nossaman

June 14, 2013

Dear Saroja and family,

We are indeed saddened to hear about Dr. Srinivasan. We fondly remember the years we spent in Lawrence when you and Dr Srinivasan were there.

Deepak and Shubha Datta

June 13, 2013

Dear Srija, Crinija, and Sri,
I have a personal note to send you.

Please provide an e-mail or address of your choice. Ken Highfill formerly LHS
[email protected]

June 13, 2013

Dear Srinivasan family,
I was sorry to read of 'Sri's' passing. It was always a delight to see Saroja and him at many functions, always smiling and friendly. I wish I had known them better. I have followed news of the children with much pleasure. What a credit to their parents. Your family did greatly enhance the Lawrence/KU community. With sincerest sympathy,
Jo Scannell

June 13, 2013

Sri and Family,
Can't express enough how sorry I am for your loss! May you find peace in your hearts soon. Please know that you are in my prayers!
Becky Torneden-Johnson

Becky Torneden-Johnson

June 13, 2013

Hello from Lawrence, I remember your family from the time some of the children participated in the Lawrence Track Club. They were a joy to have in the group. I was sorry to hear of your father's death. Many in Lawrence remember him fondly.
Tammy Steeples

Tammy Steeples

June 13, 2013

Dear Saroja and family,
Ashwin and I are sad to hear about Srinivasan uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ashwin and Geeta Shah

June 12, 2013

Dear Saroja and all of your lovely family,

There are not adequate words to express the depth of your loss, and ours, as community members who came to know and love all of your family. We send our sincerest sympathy and prayers to you.
May your wonderful memories instill joy and help you walk through the sadness that such a great loss encompasses. When I think of Professor Scrinivasan I immediately remember his smile and warmth.

Fondly,
John and Val Howland, Lawrence, Ks.

June 12, 2013

Dear Saroja and family,
We give you our sincerest condolences on the passing of Sri.

Helen and Norman Gee

June 12, 2013

He taught me so much. He taught me life lessons. I quote him more than anyone.

Chuck Dehner

June 12, 2013

Dear Saroja,
David and I are very sad to read of Sri's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Warmest regards,
Pat Graham and David Dunfield

Pat Graham

June 12, 2013

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