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soul
of blessed memory
DR. OREN TRAUB, 47,
of Seattle, Wash., and
Palm Springs, Calif.,
formerly of Farmington
Hills, died Feb. 1, 2019.
He was an accom-
plished and brilliant
physician, scientist and writer. He
graduated from North Farmington
High School and earned his under-
graduate degree from the University
of Michigan.
He obtained his M.D. from the
University of Washington Medical
School in conjunction with a Ph.D. in
pathology, biochemistry and molec-
ular biology. The James Haviland
Award, presented to one graduate for
outstanding clinical competence and
unusual promise as a leader of med-
icine, was bestowed upon him as he
graduated with top honors.
Dr. Traub was a caring and excep-
tional physician at the Swedish
Hospital in Seattle, treating critically
ill patients. He was the recipient of
scholarships, national research fel-
lowships, Young Investigator awards,
Doctor of the Year awards and awards
for Excellence in Research.
He was a phenomenal writer. He
founded Traub Medical, specializing
in authoring medical documents,
including the Merck manual and
research papers for physicians glob-
ally.
He lived life to the fullest filled with
joy. His family, friends, colleagues and
patients remember his dedication,
kindness, intellect, humor and com-
passion. He will be eternally missed.
Dr. Traub was the cherished son
of Amos and Tamar Traub; broth-
er of Donna Traub; husband of
Mark; adored uncle of Tali and Mia
Feingold. He is also survived by aunts,
uncles, cousins, plus devoted friends,
colleagues and patients.
Interment was in California. A
memorial service will occur Sunday,
March 31, 4:30 p.m., followed by
shivah at Adat Shalom Synagogue in
Farmington Hills. Contributions may
be made to Yad Ezra or Hillel Day
School.
MARIAN WOLFSON,
91, of Oak Park, died
March 11, 2019.
She is survived by
her children, Dr. Wayne
Wolfson and Jeffrey
Harris, and Andrea
Wolfson Hawkins and
Antony Hawkins; grandchildren, Dr.
Jason Hawkins and Zeina Ghoul,
Melissa Hawkins, Scott Hawkins, and
William and Mindi Levine.
Mrs. Wolfson was the beloved
wife of the late Wallace Wolfson; the
cherished mother of the late Monica
Levine; the loving sister of the late
Martin and the late Dorothy Simon,
and the late Harry and the late Sara
Simon; the devoted daughter of the
late Albert and the late Celia Simon.
The family would like to send heartfelt
thanks to the wonderful staff at Coville
Apartments.
Interment was at Beth Ahm
Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Jewish Senior Life, Coville Assisted
Living, 15100 W. 10 Mile Road, Oak
Park, MI 48237, jslmi.org/
residences/coville-apartments; or
Kindred Hospice, 25925 Telegraph
Road, Suite102, Southfield, MI 48033,
kindredhealthcare.com/locations/
hospice/southfield-mi-655.
Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel.
c. 1955