Humor And Heart
Ronelle Grier
Contributing Writer
A Fixer And Healer
From a young age, Ron was handy and resourceful,
r. Myron "Ron" Joyrich was a romantic and
using junk parts to create a telegraph system so he
doting husband, a wise and devoted father,
could communicate with his best friend down the
an enthusiastic and loving grandfather, a
street. When he and Ida went to Europe, he brought
skilled and dedicated physician, and a loyal and sup-
along a small tool kit, "just in case something need-
portive friend.
ed fixing" in their hotel room.
Dr. Joyrich, who left a legacy of love, care-
"He learned how to fix anything,
giving and steadfast service to his patients
from faulty wiring in a house to ail-
and his community, died on June 14, 2013.
ing bodies," said Lynne. "He would
The Franklin resident was 80 years old.
save everything, from old equipment
"He was a wizard;' said daughter Lynne
that he would use for rigging up new
Joyrich. "He was a whiz at everything he
contraptions to family members that
did — and he was magical in his ability to
he tended to and protected. And he
bring laughter and happiness to everyone
would build things, from treehouses
who knew him, to make them all, one
and toboggan runs for summer and
might say, rich with joy"
winter fun to a loving family and set
Lynne spoke at her father's funeral
of friends:'
service, which was officiated by Rabbi
He was a strong and nurturing
Norman Roman of Temple Kol Ami and
father who was not above acting silly
Dr. Myron Joyrich
Cantor Meir Finkelstein of Congregation
when he thought that was best, and
Shaarey Zedek and held at Ira Kaufman
he was warm and welcoming to any-
Chapel in Southfield.
one who was close to his children, bringing every-
Born and raised in Detroit, Ron graduated Cass
one into the family circle.
Tech High School with honors, then went on to earn
"Growing up with such a great father was always
the distinction of Phi Beta Kappa from Wayne State
an adventure," said Ron's daughter Nomi in a tribute
University. After graduating at the top of his class
she read at the funeral service.
from Wayne State's School of Medicine, he became
As much joy as he derived from being a father,
the first radiology resident at the former Sinai
Ron loved being a Zaydie. His antics when picking
Hospital, where he worked for 38 years.
up his grandchildren from nursery school, which
Dr. Joyrich served as a mentor and role model to
included a collection of fake beards, moustaches and
other physicians and was a sought-after clinical asso- silly hats, were legendary.
ciate professor at the medical school. When his son,
In a letter read by their mother, Nomi, Myron's
Richard, decided to specialize in radiology, he was
grandchildren Eden and Ava, wrote, "You are the
privileged to have the benefit of his father's tutelage
goofiest and silliest person we know, and we like it
during his residency training.
that way:'
While still in school, Ron met his future wife,
Eden and Ava loved to sing together with their
Ida Zyskind, a teenage Holocaust survivor who had
grandfather, especially noting one of their Zaydie's
recently arrived in Detroit. He tutored Ida in English
favorite songs, "So Long, It's Been Good to Know
and other subjects, helping her to earn a high school
You."
diploma. He also taught her to drive and filled her in
Dr. Myron Joyrich is survived by his wife of 59
on the complexities of American life.
years, Ida Joyrich; son, Dr. Richard Joyrich of West
Ron and Ida spent one day short of 59 years
Bloomfield; daughters and son-in-law, Dr. Lynne
together, keeping their romance alive with love notes, Joyrich of Rhode Island, and Nomi and Cory H.
sentimental tokens and a healthy dose of humor.
Joyrich of Farmington Hills; grandchildren, Eden
After living in Oak Park during the early years of
and Ava Joyrich. He is also survived by dear cousins,
their marriage, they moved to a home in Franklin
Helen Ritter, Edith and Marvin Kozlowski and the
that Ron helped design and build. He enjoyed watch-
Kozlowski family; Dr. Jeffrey Bowman, the Eisner
ing and caring for the wild animals and birds that
family; very close friends the Ingrams; loving care-
populated the property, enhancing their environment giver, Livonia Yopp-Green; and many friends and
with elaborate handmade squirrel feeders and toys.
colleagues.
He and Ida enjoyed music and theater, attending
He was the loving father of the late Wendy Joyrich.
many cultural events and supporting the Detroit
Interment was at Hebrew Memorial Park.
Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Music
Contributions may be made to Gleaners Community
Society. They loved to travel, from family road trips
Food Bank, P.O. Box 1380, Troy, MI 48099-1380,
to relaxing cruises to overseas excursions to Europe,
www.gcfb.org ; Yad Ezra, 2850 W. 11 Mile Road,
Russia, China and Africa. Israel was a frequent and
Berkley, MI 48072, www.yadezra.org ; Hadassah,
favorite destination, where they discovered long-lost
5030 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI
family and solidified their commitment to Jewish
48323; or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements
causes and organizations. They were active and sup-
were by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
portive members of Congregation Shaarey Zedek for
more than 40 years.
D
❑
ERIC ARONS, 44, of San
Francisco, Calif., died June 13,
2013.
He is survived by his beloved
mother, Toby Arons of Bloomfield
Hills; sisters and brothers-in-
law, Donna Arons and Geoffrey
Wyckoff of Titusville, N.J., Wendy
Arons
Arons and Michael Perdriel of
Pittsburg, Pa.; brother and sister-in-law, William
and Lynette Arons of Chelsea; nieces and nephews,
Ruth, Benjamin, Avalon, Leda, Elijah and Nicolas;
many other loving family members and friends,
including countless ultimate Frisbee and kayaking
buddies, community activists and fellow adventur-
ers.
Mr. Arons was the beloved son of the late Dr. Roy
Arons.
Contributions may be made to Livestrong,
Trips for Kids or the Tuolumne River Trust.
Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel.
FLORENCE BLAU, 90, of
Farmington Hills, died June 13,
2013.
She was a life member of
Hadassah and Congregation Beth
Ahm and its sisterhood.
Mrs. Blau is survived by her
son, Marshall Blau of Bingham
Blau
Farms; daughter and son-in-law,
Janice and Paul Lefkowitz of Farmington Hills;
grandchildren, Justin Green, David Lefkowitz and
Alli Wetterhahn, Annie Lefkowitz and Ari Sachter-
Zeltzer, and Joshua Lefkowitz; great-grandchildren,
Brie and Jason Lefkowitz, and Elana Zeltzer; broth-
ers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dave and Jean Blau,
Allen Buch and Esther Morger.
She was the beloved wife of the late Edward M.
Blau; the loving sister of the late Gertrude Siegel;
the dear sister-in-law of the late Sid Siegel, the late
Betsy Buch, the late Maury Morger, and the late
Irving and the late Edith Wyman.
Interment was at Beth Abraham Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Peter and Dorothy
Brown Adult Day Care Program, 6720 W. Maple
Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, www.jslmi.org ;
Hadassah-Greater Detroit Chapter, 5030 Orchard
Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323, www.
detroit.hadassah.org; or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
Obituary Charges
The processing fee for obituaries is: $100 for
up to 150 words; $200 for 151-300 words,
etc. A photo counts as 30 words. There is no
charge for a Holocaust survivor icon.
The JN reserves the right to edit wording
to conform to its style considerations. For
information, have your funeral director call
the JN or you may call Sy Manello, editorial
assistant, at (248) 351-5147 or email him at
smanello@renmedia.us .
Obituaries on page 70
Obituaries
June 20 • 2013
69