Obituaries bituaries are updated regularly and archived on JN Online: w w liebrew Memorial Chapel From Gerzeration To Generation WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES WE HAVE SERVED A Humble Healer AVID SACHS even answered a plea to coach David's opy Editor basketball team, despite his own lack of expertise in the sport. r. Michael Snyder, an infec- Melinda Snyder described her hus- tious disease specialist, often band as a boisterous man with a boom- could be seen on the televi- ing voice who would sing Hebrew songs sion news — as a go-to around the house and "bless" their sons xpert called upon to explain a disease by placing his hands on their shoulders. utbreak or public health concern. "It gave me great joy just to hear him On one occasion, after completing sing," she said. e interview, news anchorman Bill At the funeral, Rabbi Paul Yedwab of onds just shook his head and Temple Israel described Dr. Snyder's !marked to the viewers, "What a nice love for his wife of 16 years: "Within uy. five minutes on their first 1.1. Those who knew Dr. date, he knew Melinda was yder would agree. the one he was going to Dr. Snyder specialized marry. He was never so infectious disease happy as when he was with iagnosis as well as hos- Melinda. She was his ital epidemiology (in- biggest cheerleader, and Duse infection control) that was all he needed." r the past two years at Born in Detroit, Dr. )akwood Hospital in Snyder grew up in earborn and for 10 Farmington Hills and ears before that at Sinai received his medical degree ospital in Detroit. from the University of He was known not Michigan. He practiced lly as a master detec- five years at Henry Ford e for finding the cause Dr. Michael Snyder Hospital in Detroit prior patient's illnesses, but to Sinai and Oakwood. so as a diplomatic hos- Dr. Snyder enthusiastical- tal administrator who could get things ly taught the medical residents on infec- me. tious disease rotation how to be expert Dr. Snyder, of Farmington Hills, died "puzzle-solvers" in diagnosing illnesses lg. 24 at age 46. Although cancer cut while emphasizing that all patients be s career short, his skill in diagnosing afforded respect and dignity. seases saved countless lives. But it was his charm and charisma "He treated every patient like a family that were most infectious. ember, never satisfied until he covered "That was Michael," said Rabbi cry possibility of what could be caus- Yedwab. "Competent, intelligent — ; the illness," said Marcie Lublin of even fierce in tracking down the source "ailed Lake, an infectious disease nurse of a disease. But when you met him, nician who worked with Dr. Snyder you could not help but shake your head 12 years at Sinai and Oakwood. "So and say, 'What a nice guy'" any people benefited from his bril- Dr. Snyder is survived by his wife, nce and tenacity" Melinda; sons, David and Daniel; Despite his gifted medical ability, Dr. brothers and sister-in-law, Bryan Snyder yder had a humble, unpretentious of Warren and Drs. Neil and Meredith arm, and the playful, whimsical sense Snyder of St. Louis; sister, Annette humor of a "kid with candy," said Snyder of Phoenix; mother, Winnie ▪ Jan Eisenstadt of Bloomfield Hills, a Snyder; parents-in-law, Bess and Henry eague at Sinai. Friedman; sister-in-law and brother-in- Family was of utmost importance to law, Miriam and Dr. Sholom Siegel; • Snyder. He would begin his rounds aunts and uncles, Sybil and Mel the hospital early in the morning in Markowitz and Margo and Michael er to be home early enough to spend Goldman. with his sons, David, 14, and Contributions may be made to a niel, 9. charity of one's choice. Interment was at Lie loved baseball and would not miss Beth Moses Cemetery Arrangements by ending a Tiger opening day with his Hebrew Memorial Chapel. ❑ s or their Little League games. 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