“When we are no longer able to change a situation —
we are challenged to change ourselves”

- Viktor Frankl

MELVIN SHAW, 82, of
Birmingham, died Dec.
14, 2018.
He was proud of
having been born in
Brooklyn, N.Y. He was
a renowned physicist,
caring psychologist, bon vivant, gour-
mand, lover of Yiddish humor and
music. A passionate humanitarian, he
loved life and will be lovingly remem-
bered.
Mr. Shaw is survived by his children,
Adam Shaw, Evan Shaw and Lianne
Paskel; grandchildren, Briahna Shaw,
Dustin Shaw, Avarose Shaw and Jesse
Shaw, Jackson and Harrison Shaw;
sister, Carolyn Jacoby. He was the lov-
ing partner for more than six years of
Marcia Klein.
He was the beloved husband of the
late Bernetta “Bunny” Miller Shaw; the
dear brother-in-law of the late John
Jacoby. He was predeceased by his for-
mer wife and mother of his children,
Carol Shaw.
Contributions may be made to
UTHealth John Ritter Research

Program (which Melvin was setting
up a foundation to assist his grandson
Dustin as he confronts this disease),
Attn: Dr. Hariyadarshi Pannu, ACTA2
Research, 6431 Fannin St., MSB
6-108, Houston, TX 77030, www.
johnritterresearchprogram.org/donate;
email: Hariyadarshi.Pannu@uth.tmc.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.

Specializing in Adult and
Adolescent Psychotherapy

To make an appointment call

Monica K. Goodwin, L.L.M.S.W.

Adult & Adolescent Psychotherapist
5777 West Maple Road, Suite 175
West Bloomfi eld, MI 48322
MKGoodwin24@gmail.com
P: (248) 932-4325 F: (248) 932-4326

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