OCTOBER 31 • 2019 | 55 Soul of blessed memory BERNICE “BUNNY” BEHRMANN, 88, of Huntington Woods, died Oct. 21, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Sherwin “Mickey” Behrmann; sons and daughters-in-law, Ivan Behrmann and Pamela Jackson, Steven and Sara Behrmann, Scott and Lisa Behrmann, and Michael and Naomi Behrmann; grandchildren, Brendan and Mariam Behrmann, Bridget Behrmann and Sylvain Petit, Sydney Behrmann, Jacob Behrmann, Erik Behrmann, Jenna and Brett Garber, Katie Behrmann, Mindy Behrmann and Tilly Behrmann; great- granddaughter, Millie Garber. Interment was at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Contributions may be to Leader Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308-5000, leaderdog. org. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel. VIVIAN H. SMARGON COLE, 77, of Southfield, died Oct. 18, 2019. She is survived by her sons and daughter- in-law, Benjamin Cole, and Matthew and Dana Cole; granddaughter, Ava Cole; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Mitchell and Janice Smargon, and Sam and Vicky Bean Smargon; many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Mrs. Cole was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Gerald Cole. Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, 1 p.m. at the Maas Chapel of Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301. Interment was held at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Miami, Fla. Contributions may be made to Jewish Family Service. Arrangements by Dorfman Chapel. CHARLES DAVIS, 70, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Oct. 7, 2019. He was born on Jan. 9, 1949, in New York City. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in June 1967. He then entered the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and received his bachelor of science in aerospace engineering in June 1971. Upon receiving an N.S.F traineeship for advanced study, he pursued his studies for the master of science in applied mechanics at the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Mr. Davis’ first employment was as a test engineer in the Structural Section, Ground Test Engineering, and Sikorsky Aircraft. After an economic downturn in the industry, Chuck relocated to Michigan and took a position with Ford Motor Company in 1977, working as an automotive mechanical engineer specializing in noise and vibration in transmissions. It was in Michigan that he met his future wife, Laura Weinberg. They met playing volleyball at Jewish singles- sponsored events at the Oak Park JCC. As the world suffered gas shortages and spiraling interest rates, Chuck moved from Ford Motor Company to a short run with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command and then moved to Muskegon to Cadillac Gage, where he worked on the Cadillac Gage Commando-Armored Personnel Carriers. In 1984, Chuck and his wife and son relocated to Baltimore, Md., where Chuck was employed by Martin Marietta as an aerospace engineer. He was proud of his contributions in developing the Aegis Cruise Missile Launching System and was present at the launching of the USS Antietam, a Ticonderoga- class guided missile cruiser. In 1990, Chuck and his family, Laura, son Benjamin and daughter Sarah, relocated to Huntsville, Ala. There Chuck took a position as an aerospace engineer for Sverdrup Corporation at Marshall Space Flight Center, working on projects for NASA, including a space furnace that was used in Space Station Freedom. In 1993, Chuck and his family relocated to Michigan and Chuck took a position with General Motors as a powertrain engineer. During his 23 years with GM, he helped develop the eight- and 10-speed transmissions and was a co-author on multiple patents for components on the clutch systems of the transmissions, He retired from GM in continued on page 56 “Same Location Over 80 Y ears” Monuments and Markers Bronze Markers Memorial Duplicating Cemetery Lettering & Cleaning www.MonumentCenterMichigan.com Monument Center Inc. 32906 Middlebelt Rd (at 14 Mile) (248) 855-0007 Please see our menu at www.johnnypomodoros.com DAIRY TRAY FRUIT TRAY MEAT TRAY Johnny Pomodoro’ s is your ONE STOP SHOP for all of your needs! CANDY & NUT TRAY MARTY'S COOKIES Delivery Available Shiva Trays, Deli Nosh Dairy and Deli Trays, Marty’ s Cookie Trays, Johnny’ s Signature Fruit & Veggie Trays CALL JOHNNY’S FOR TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL SHIVA TRAYS.