Obituaries
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DR. WOODROW
WILSON WEISS, 88,
died June 30, 2007, from
complications after suf-
fering a stroke. He had
been a practicing physi-
cian for 63 years, among
the longest practicing
Weiss
physicians in recent
California history.
Dr. Weiss was born on Nov. 18, 1918, in
Detroit, the 10th of 10 children born to
Morris and Rebecca Weiss. He attended
the University of Michigan, receiving his
bachelor of science and doctor of medi-
cine degrees there. After medical school,
he spent two years, from 1944-1946, in
the U. S. Army Medical Corps, serving
in Germany and Czechoslovakia, where,
among his duties, he treated some of the
survivors of concentration camps.
After the war, Dr. Weiss obtained a
law degree from Wayne State University,
while working part time as a doctor. He
was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship
to Harvard where he received a master
of laws and letters in forensic medicine.
From 1951-1952, Dr. Weiss served as
a deputy coroner in the city of Detroit
before leaving for California where he
worked at the City of Hope Medical Center
and trained in two residencies, oncology
and orthopedics.
In 1958, Dr. Weiss opened his medical
office, practicing primarily in Torrance for
50 years. He was also an avid tennis player
and golfer and owned several thorough-
breds trained at Hollywood Park by now
hall of fame trainer Ron McAnally.
At the age of 73, on the 60th anniversary
of his bar mitzvah, Dr. Weiss traveled to
Israel and recited his bar mitzvah hafto-
rah and prayers at the Western Wall in
Jerusalem.
Dr. Weiss is survived by his wife,
Dorothy Weiss; stepdaughters, Lisa and
Jacqueline; granddaughter, Nicole; his
office nurse of more than 30 years, Vivian
Schwartz; many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements for a memorial service
celebrating his life are pending.
ELAYNE WENNER, 78, former
Detroiter of Scottsdale, Ariz., died June 30,
2007.
She was born in Cleveland and moved
to Detroit with her family as an 8-year-old.
She graduated from Central High School
as a member of the class of 1946. As an
adult, she and her family were members of
Congregation Shaarey Zedek.
She was a devoted and loving wife and
mother. Mrs. Wenner was happiest cook-
ing and caring for her family. She was a
master bridge player and considered it to
be one of life's little pleasures.
Mrs. Wenner is survived by her beloved
husband of 59 years, Dr. Harry Wenner;
son, David Wenner; daughters Judy
Wenner-Fox and Carol Grant; grandchil-
dren, Jacob Wenner, Sarah Wenner, Justin
Fox, Evan Fox, Seth Fox and Courtney
Grant; great-grandson Elijah Grant; broth-
ers Myron Nolish of Los Angeles and
Bernard "Bud" Nolish of Detroit.
Contributions may be made to Hadassah
Medical Organization, Kiryat Hadassah,
P.O. Box 1200, 91120 Jerusalem, Israel.
ALLAN J. ZAGER, 68, of Farmington
Hills, died June 26, 2007. He was an execu-
tive in steel resale, buying and selling steel
material.
He was a past member of Zager Lodge
of B'nai B'rith. During the Berlin Crisis,
Mr. Zager served as a marksman in the
Third Division.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Zager of
Farmington Hills; children, Shelly and Mark
Haffner of Pittsburgh, Lawrence Zager of
Farmington Hillws and Pamela Zager of
Chicago; Poppy Al's granddaughter, Lauren
Haffner; sister and brother-in-law, Marcia
and Sam Bell of Farmington Hills; brother,
Michael Zager; brother-in-law, Ira Lawson;
good companions, Casey, Willie and Monte;
nieces, nephews and friends.
Mr. Zager was the beloved son of the
late Frieda and the late Nathan Zager.
Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial
Park. Contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 18505
W. 12 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48076.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Correction
• The obituary for Rose Dovitz Sanders
(June 28) should have indicated that she is
survived by her niece and nephew, Robin
and Dr. Steven Pollens, and that she was
the sister-in-law of the late Annette Dovitz.
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