obituaries

MARILYN E. ACKER,

83, of Huntington
Woods, died Aug. 22,
2015.
She is survived by
her beloved husband
of 63 years, Edwin
Acker; devoted chil-
Acker
dren and spouses,
Dr. Steven Acker and
Barbara Kramer of
Ann Arbor, Gerald and Caryn Acker of
Huntington Woods, Sara and Shimon
Nahear of Israel, and Lawrence Acker
of Huntington Woods. She was the lov-
ing bubbie to Jared Acker and Jennifer
Cooper, Jordan and Lauren Acker, Evan
Acker, LeeAnn Acker, Lindsay Acker,
Anna Rosenfeld, Eva Rosenfeld, Dov
Nahear, and Alexander Acker; proud
great-bubbie of Jenna Acker; cher-
ished sister of Phyllis (Dr. Herbert)
Mendelson.
Mrs. Acker was the beloved daugh-
ter of the late Lillian and the late Carl
Frumin.
Interment was at Machpelah Cemetery
in Ferndale. Contributions may be
made to Meals on Wheels, c/o National
Council of Jewish Women, 26400 Lahser
Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48034;
Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center
(MADC), 2101 Commonwealth Blvd.,
Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, www.
alzheimers.med.umich.edu ; or a char-
ity of one's choice. Arrangements by
Hebrew Memorial Chapel.

GEORGE C. DOVAS,

77, of West Bloomfield,
died Aug. 20, 2015.
He is survived by his
sons and daughters-
in-law, David and Tal
Dovas of Canada, Eric
and Bosmat Dovas of
Dovas
Huntington Woods;
daughter and son-in-
law, Beth and Craig
Bradford of Farmington Hills; niece,
Felicia (Saul) Kalbfeld; grandchildren,
Itai, Liav, Noam, Talya, Joshua and
Daniel.
Mr. Dovas was the brother of the late
Jerome Bernat, the late Leo Bernat, the
late Donald Bernat, the late Eugene
Bernat, the late Harold Bernat and the
late Dorothy Guttenberg.
Interment was held at the Beth Isaac
Cemetery in Mt. Clemens. Contributions
can be made to Hillel Day School,
Frankel Jewish Academy, Yad Ezra or to
a charity of one's choice. Arrangements
by Dorfman Chapel.

Charitable Spirit

Ronelle Grier
Contributing Writer

H

erbert "Herb" Tyner was a
brilliant businessman and a
devoted husband, father and
grandfather who valued his family
above all else.
Herb was known for
his extraordinary busi-
ness acumen, his kind
heart and his generos-
ity, which extended to
his community as well
as his family and many
friends.
Mr. Tyner, who lived
in Bloomfield Hills
and Delray Beach, Fla.,
died Aug. 20, 2015, at
age 84, surrounded by
Herbert Tyner
the people he loved
most.
Herb and his busi-
ness partner of 62 years, Bernard
Hartman, owned Hazel Park Raceway.
They also formed Hartman & Tyner
Inc., which achieved extraordinary
success as a result of their hard work
and unwavering commitment. The
firm became a leader in the prop-
erty management industry, having
achieved stature throughout Michigan,
Florida and West Virginia.

A Bright Student
Growing up in Detroit with his par-
ents, Jean and David, and his sister,
Paula, Herb was a bright student who
developed a work ethic at a young
age, shoveling snow for his neighbors
and selling newspapers in front of the
former Don's Drugs in Detroit, even in
the pouring rain. He graduated Central
High School at age 16 and began his
freshman year at Ohio State University
at age 17, earning a master's of business
administration by the time he turned
21.
When he met Suzanne at a party,
she found him "fun to talk to" and
was impressed by his intelligence and
sense of humor.
"I loved every aspect of him?' said
Suzanne. "Herb was a very unique
individual. No one could love their
family more than he did?'
The couple was married for almost

60 years, raising four children who
described their parents' union as a
"spiritual marriage?' Despite working
long hours to develop his business,
Herb made sure Suzanne and the kids
were always a priority. He emphasized
the importance of education and
encouraged his children
to be independent people
who knew how to stand up
for themselves.
His son, David,
described his father as his
"best friend?' When coach-
ing his kids' sports teams,
he made an effort to take
care of the players who
were less skillful than their
peers.

Giving Back
Herb reminded his chil-
dren that, although they
were fortunate enough to
choose what they wanted to do with
their lives, they should always remem-
ber to contribute something back to
the world. He supported their endeav-
ors and gave advice without being
judgmental.
"When I think of my dad, the first
word that comes to mind is com-
mitment?' said one of his daughters,
Deborah Tyner. "He was committed
first and foremost to my mom and his
family. He is my inspiration for how
I live my life. I carry with me his val-
ues, and there will not be a day I won't
think of him. I love him more than
words can express?'
Herb's charitable spirit and com-
mitment to education were exempli-
fied when he established the Jean
and David Tyner Religious School
at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
Named in memory of Herb's parents,
it is the largest religious school in the
country.
He and his wife also established the
Suzanne and Herbert Tyner Center
for Cardiovascular Intervention at
William Beaumont Hospital in Royal
Oak. Herb also supported many other
causes, especially those that were
important to his children.
Herb welcomed his children's part-
ners with love and made them feel like
part of the family. His grandchildren

were his pride and joy; he took the
time to know each one, attending their
sporting events and special occasions
whenever possible.
"When I think of my dad, I think of
his mischievous smile and the glint in
his eye that would brighten anyone's
day?' said daughter Karen Rouff.

Businessman, Mentor
In business, he was hands-on, tak-
ing the time to know his employees
personally. He was honest and down-
to-earth, valuing each individual
regardless of status. He was a mentor
to many friends and colleagues and
was able to recognize when people
were going through hard times and
needed advice or support. He valued
loyalty above all, refusing to finalize
the sale of one of his entities until he
was assured every employee was taken
care of.
"He was the strong, quiet type
said his daughter Cynthia Dobbins.
"His soft-spoken words were always
straight to the point and meaningful.
His presence in the room could always
be felt?'
Herbert Tyner is survived by his
wife of 60 years, Suzanne Tyner;
daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah
Tyner and Rick Herman of Franklin,
Cynthia Dobbins of Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., and Karen and Douglas Rouff of
Bloomfield Hills; son and daughter-
in-law, David and Gael Tyner of
Bloomfield Hills; grandchildren,
Jacqueline Herman, Brandon Herman,
Jeremy Dobbins, Alana and Adam
Gerstein, Eric Rouff, Andrew Rouff,
Rebecca Tyner and Sarah Tyner;
sister, Paula (the late Henry) Siegel;
niece and nephew, Bruce and Sandy
Levison; business partner of 62 years,
Bernie Hartman.
Interment was at Clover Hill
Park Cemetery. Contributions may
be made to William Beaumont
Hospital, the Suzanne and Herbert
Tyner Center for Cardiovascular
Intervention, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road,
Royal Oak, MI 48073, foundation.
beaumont.edu ; Temple Israel, 5725
Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield,
MI 48323, www.temple-israel.org , or a
charity of your choice. Arrangements
by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

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