Forestry ■ Water ■ Community Development ■ Security gr - NOR the memoRy of a LoveD oNe. Plant trees in Israel through Jewish National Fund, Always Helping 0 hers the most meaningful way to memorialize those you love. 800-542-8733 BILL CARROLL Special to the Jewish News those cities were hit by atomic bombs, seeing the devas- tation and destruction that effectively ended the war. His duties included driving a jeep for Gen. Douglas arold Samuels was in the insurance business MacArthur, commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific. for more than 40 years, building a successful Mr. Samuels' interests included photography, tinkering career as a district manager for the Farmers in his workshop, traveling abroad and driving antique Insurance Group through the Harold J. cars. He owned as many as five old cars at one time, Samuels Agency in Dearborn and Southfield. He sold including a 1957 pink Ford Thunderbird convertible. He the agency and retired in 1994. spent a lot of time photographing and chronicling family "He had boundless energy, was a natural events. He volunteered for many organiza- salesman and won a number of sales awards tions, including William Beaumont during his career, always taking a strong Hospital in Royal Oak for eight years and personal interest in his clients," said Adele was a loyal volunteer for B'nai B'rith activi- Samuels, his wife of 56 years. "Kindness ties, often serving holiday meals at hospi- was his callina b card." tals. Mr. Samuels, 79, a 45-year resident of With the Chanukah holiday approach- Southfield, died of leukemia Dec. 6, 2003. ing, Rabbi Norman T. Roman of Temple He was described by his family as the ulti- Kol Ami, at the funeral, compared Mr. mate "nice guy," a man who was "soft-spo- Samuels' life to the shamus candle that ken, kind, caring and very thoughtful." kindles the menorah. "The shamus candle "What can I do. to help you — what do lights the other candles and makes them you need?" was the way he always greeted brighter, and that's what Harold did — he members of his family. brightened everyone's life by always giving "He was a very orderly man and strong and helping them; and it made them Harold Samuels on details," said his daughter Robin Rosen stronger. He was the `go-to guy,' always of Farmington Hills. "I guess it was part of saying 'yes' to those in need, always fixing his instinct as an insurance agent, taking everything." care of details and never leaving anything to chance. We Mr. Samuels is survived by his wife, Adele; son and could always count on him to help us when we needed - daughter-in-law, Randy and Gail (Offen) Samuels of him." Hartland; daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Roy Added his wife, "He didn't just take care of me; he Rosen of Farmington Hills, Denise and Jim Lemire of spent his life helping other people." Southfield, Sheryl and Jeffrey Lesser of Farmington After graduating from Detroit's Northwestern High Hills; grandchildren, Katie, Karen, Kelli and Corey School, Mr. Samuels had to forego college to earn Rosen, Sarah Ann, Rachel and Zoe Lesser and Paul and money for his family; and he became a machinist. Anna Rose Lemire; sister, Sylvette Raub. He entered the Navy during World War II. "He told He was brother of the late Carolyn Ellis and brother- us all of his war stories only a few days before he was in-law of the late Arlen Gitlen. unable to talk any more because of his illness," said Contributions may be made to the Leukemia daughter Robin. Mr. Samuels described how he could Foundation of Michigan, 29777 Telegraph Road, see the faces of Japanese kamikaze pilots in dive- Southfield MI 48034, or JARC, 30301 Northwestern bombers while serving on a heavy cruiser in the Pacific. Highway, Farmington Hills MI 49334. Interment was at Despite the dangers of radioactivity, he volunteered to Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew go into Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, a few days after Memorial Chapel. ❑ E www.jnf.org Contributions are tax-deductible. VISA, MC, DISC and AMEX accepted. JNF, for Education ■ Research • Tourism & Recreation 78,19,-;0 GLATT KOSHER Under the Supervision of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis WE NOW HAVE SEATING FOR YOUR INDOOR DINING PLEASURE. FULL LINE OF COMPLETE HOMEMADE DINNERS AND MEAT OR FISH TRAYS WE CATER TO MEET ALL YOUR NEEDS ewish. co s Where the Jewish Community Shops! Your exclusive source for all judaica... offering a huge selection of gifts for all simchas. Religious items jewelry, music books Shabbat & holiday items, kosher gift baskets and lots more. Browse the Store often for new items and specials. Over 3000 products! www.jevvish.com tiseit,% . 731180 25270 Greenfield • Oak Park (248) 967-1161 MONUMENT CENTER INC. "Same Location T M ISRAEL =au,. forever. 50 Years" • Monuments and Markers • Bronze Markers • Memorial Duplicating • Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning CEMETERY INSTALLATION ANYWHERE IN MICHIGAN Call 248-542-8266 661 E. 8 MILE ROAD FERNDALE 1 1/2 blocks East of Woodward I N 12/12 2003 123