Obituaries Obituaries from page C39 Hall Of Fame Residential Builder M ark "Ted" Jacobson, 84, of Bloomfield Hills, died June 10, 2008. He was president of Mark Jacobson and Associates and Mark Management Company. This son of Hannah and Joseph Jacobson was born on Jan. 29, 1924, in Detroit. He spent his youth in east Detroit, graduating Jacobson from Southeastern High School in 1942. Shortly thereafter, he met Mildred, who became his fiancee while he was serving in World War II. Upon his return from the war, Ted and Millie married and remained husband and wife for the next 64 years. In the years following the war, they had three children and Mr. Jacobson obtained : his juris doctor from Wayne State University; he was then hired as counsel for Weiss, Wasser, Jaffe and Radner. His main client was Edward Rose and Sons, one of Detroit's biggest builders at the time. Mr. Jacobson's relationship with the Roses earned him the position as their in-house counsel, a position, which he maintained for eight years. In 1959, he was inspired to begin his own building company, which later became Mark Jacobson and Associates. Through perseverance and a strong work ethic, he was responsible for turn- ing seemingly undesirable property into 7,000 multi-family dwelling units in the metropolitan area, earning him a spot in the Builder's Association of Southeast Michigan Hall of Fame. He participated in various other business ventures, includ- ing Macomb Savings and Loan, which eventually became Citizen Republic Bank. Mr. Jacobson was so passionate about his many exploits that, had he been able, he would have worked until he took his final breath. Business was not his only passion. He also contributed to many charitable and religious organizations. He was known to frequent many restaurants in the Detroit area, always Belarus Cemeteries Restored Dokshitsy, Belarus/JTA Some 170 grave- stones stand etched with Hebrew inscrip- tions, the recent reincarnation in an effort by local authorities, local Jewish com- munities and returning descendants to restore Jewish cemeteries across Belarus. Aaron Ginsburg, a pharmacist and ama- teur genealogist from Sharon, Mass., who traces his ancestors here, played a vital role. Few, if any, Jews remain in Dokshitsy. Some 2,800 were shot during the Holocaust in a field across from the cemetery. More than 800,000 were slaughtered in Belarus. Now the Belarusian government appears to be taking a new direction to honor the victims. Last October, President Alexander Lukashenko made anti-Semitic comments during a radio broadcast. But a month later, he met with Lev Leviev, the diamond magnate and ardent financial supporter of the Chabad-Lubavitch move- ment in the former Soviet Union. Since the sit-down, local officials — with Jewish community leaders — have taken some initiative in restoring several Jewish cemeteries that were threatened by construction, including Dokshitsy. — ordering dessert, with his family, friends or business associates in tow. Despite his hectic schedule, he found the time to par- take in his favorite pastime, flying. In fact, he was one of the oldest people to ever obtain a jet pilot rating. Mr. Jacobson is survived by his wife, Millie Jacobson; daughter and son-in- law, Karen Jacobson and Carl Sterr of Bloomfield Hills; sons and daughters- in-law, Stanley "Bowie" and Michelle Jacobson of Florida, Scott R. and Roz Jacobson of Birmingham; grandchildren, Logan Jacobson Weiss, Lacey, Charlotte, Emilia, Maxwell, Luke and Cole Jacobson; sister-in-law, Alvira Perlman; nieces, nephews and friends. He was the dear brother-in-law of the late Sanford Perlman. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Michigan Urology Center, 3875 Taubman Center Drive, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 attn: Stephanie Fineman. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. EI Making a Lasting Memory. At The Ira Kaufman Chapel, we help your family final tribute of those you love. Avith the National Council ofJewishWomen/Greater Detroit Section presents Captivating Kitchens 7 pm, Tues, June 24, 2008 Specialties Showroom • 2800 W. Eleven Mile Rd, Berkley Event is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels and other local community service projects. Evening includes "Delightful Diversions," such as wine tasting and food from local chefs and caterers. Kitchen tours, 11 am-3 pm, June 25, 2008 offering a peek into innovative kitchens of private metro Detroit homes. Patron event includes tour ticket: $125/person. Jr. Patron (under 35) event with tour ticket: $75/person. Tour only: $35/ticket. At the door: $45/ticket. For tickets and more information, call Susan Gertner, (248) 355-3300 Ext. 3 THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL Bringing Together Family, Faith & Community 18325 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075 248.569.0020 • fix 248.569.2502 • www.irakaufluan.com 1383720 C40 June 19 • 2008 314 • • •••44 1. 4,